Jewelry

Kalani Hilliker, who impressed us with her grace and athleticism during her four seasons on Dance Moms, recently shared the story behind her brand new oval-cut diamond ring. The 23-year-old announced her engagement and showed off the…

Lucara Diamond Corp. has unearthed a grapefruit-size, 2,492-carat diamond at its famous Karowe Mine in Botswana. The diamond ranks #2 on the list of the largest rough diamonds ever found. The 1,758-carat Sewelô, which was recovered…

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you some of our all-time favorite songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we feature Journey’s romantic, Grammy-nominated anthem, “When You Love a Woman.”…

Gold hit another milestone last Friday when the value of a 400-troy-ounce bullion bar surpassed the $1 million mark for the first time in history. The feat was attained as the spot price of gold surged beyond $2,500 per ounce just…

It’s been 105 years since a 19-year-old Belgian PhD student at the University of London named Marcel Tolkowsky penned Diamond Design, a book that outlined the perfect mathematical formula for the “brilliant-cut” diamond. Tolkowsky’s…

Are you wondering whether you should buy a J-color diamond? This article will explore whether purchasing the J color is a good or bad idea. Read Benjamin Khordipour’s definitive article to learn everything you need to know…

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Aaron Watson pens an emotional tribute to his little girl in “Diamonds and Daughters.”…

Here’s our guide to learning what you must know about when shopping for Natural Saltwater Pearls. When we talk about pearls in regard to fine jewelry, we usually base the discussion around “natural versus cultured” pearls and not…

John Legend famously sang about his stunning wife Chrissy Teigen’s “perfect imperfections” in his 2013 hit, “All of Me.” In the world of gemstones, perfect imperfections can turn a nondescript clear stone into a vibrant masterpiece.…

The Mohs scale was developed in 1812 by Freidrich Mohs, a German mineralogist. It is one way to measure the hardness of minerals. In this article, we will explore the Gemstone Mohs Scale. Important Note: It is not a linear…

There is strong evidence that bronze forearm cuff bracelets were all the rage near Prague 3,600 years ago. An archeologist using a metal detector to survey a site in the town of Budyně nad Ohří, just 40km northwest of the…

The City of Love is certainly living up to its name as the marriage proposals just keep coming at the 2024 Summer Olympics. On Monday, American rower and gold medal winner Justin Best surprised his girlfriend of nine years, Lainey…

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you memorable throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we take a deep dive into the origins of one of the most famous — and controversial —…

Moissanite is something of an oddity as far as natural minerals go. It can be found in only a handful of places on Earth and is extremely rare. It is usually found where meteor strikes have occurred, even in very small…

August’s vibrant green birthstone, peridot, has the distinction of being one of only two gems that form in the Earth’s mantle. The other is diamond. While most other gems crystallize in the Earth’s crust, three to 18 miles…

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi couldn’t have felt more proud as he raised his country’s flag during the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris on Friday. Floating down the River Seine with 393 athletes from the Italian team, the…

With the Summer Olympics in Paris heating up, it’s time to take a closer look at what the coveted medals are actually made of and attempt to noodle out what they’d be worth if someone was silly enough to sell them for their melt…

Garry’s passion for improving diamond quality led to the creation of several important tools that are now used worldwide. The Ideal Scope, invented in 1985, and the ASET Scope, developed for grading fancy-shaped diamonds, are…

This week: Certified pre-owned Rolex prices vary wildly at authorized dealers. Seventy Indian diamond dealers shut offices in Hong Kong. And the story behind Simone Biles’ diamond-studded goat necklace.…

Summer is here, love is in the air, and wedding season has arrived. You found the one, you’ve decided to ask, and now you have to decide where to ask, how to ask, and most importantly, to pick out the ring for your perfect summer…

Loquet has expanded its charm collection with the launch of its new friendship charms. According to Loquet, these charms are designed to capture the “essence of friendships and fun in the sun”. The range features an 18k pale rose gold…

Twenty-four sapphire discs etched with 100 billion pixels of information illustrating the “very essence of humanity” will be sealed in a time capsule and delivered to the moon in 2027. The sapphire discs are designed to last millions…

July was on a fast track and zoomed right through, now August has arrived and we are off to the races. We love getting to see it and getting to revisit older posts. On Throwback Thursdays, we here at PriceScope celebrate the…

Her tiny jewelry shop’s viral popularity shows how powerful social media is, but Mia Gezik says the heart, mind, and muscle behind the success of Good Stock comes from her work experience and family…

Diamonds, we love to wear them, but how much do we know about these stunning gems? Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring or simply fascinated by these sparkling gems, understanding diamond colors and colored diamonds is…

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you stupendous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora perform a gorgeous acoustic version of “Diamond Ring,” a ballad they…

The marriage proposal is the most nerve-wracking and exciting moment in any man’s life. But what do you say? What do you not say? How long should it be? Should you wing it or not? Bejamin Khordipour (author, lecturer, and…

You might wonder, darlings, why we’re talking about the 2023 AGTA Spectrum Awards in summer of 2024? It’s a reasonable question, and I promise I have an answer. The American Gemstone Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum Awards are…

The Olympic Games’ official X (formerly Twitter) page pronounced Argentina’s star athletes Pablo Simonet and Pilar Campoy as the first couple to get engaged at the Olympic Village during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Simonet…

Milgrain is a popular design element in jewelry, but most people have no idea what it is. In this article, Benjamin Khordipour explains everything you need to know about milgrain, whether to add it to your jewelry and how to care…