But more headlines does not mean there are more blue diamonds out there—it means that more people have learned to appreciate them. “Now it seems like the average person I see comes in with more ...

Gems, minerals and fossils have always intrigued Phil Hathcock. Searching through dirt and mud and discovering little treasures has long been a favorite hobby. As part of a family business years ago, ...

Where it was found: It was long believed that the diamond was extracted from the Kollur Mine in Guntur, India. However, new evidence has revealed that it, along with other Golconda diamonds, may have ...

Gem mining can be a fun and educational family activity but doesn't require a trip to the mountains. Blue Diamond Gemstone Panning in West Cary near Highway 55 and U.S. 64 offers panning for all ages.

One of the most valuable blue diamonds to ever feature at an auction could sell for more than $48 million, according to Sotheby’s. Named “The De Beers Cullinan Blue,” it is the biggest vivid blue ...

GENEVA -- Sotheby's says a rare blue diamond has sold for a record 48.6 million Swiss francs or $48.5 million at a Geneva auction, including fees. The 12.03-carat "Blue Moon" Diamond is said to be ...

Sotheby’s and Christie’s will auction a strong collection of rare and important gemstones in New York just in time for the holidays, with both featuring a blue diamond ring as the top lot. On Dec. 4, ...

What will $50 million get you at auction? Last month, Sotheby’s sold Sandro Botticelli’s Man of Sorrows painting for $45.5 million, and today it announced it is offering another masterpiece that's ...

Sotheby's is auctioning off a rare gem that will fulfill one lucky bride’s need for something blue. “The Sky Blue Diamond” is an 8.01 carat stunner, which has been described as a “wonderfully clear ...

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An exceptionally large blue diamond sold Wednesday for 48.6 million Swiss francs ($48.5 million) — a new record price for any jewel at auction, Sotheby's said, culminating two Geneva auctions in which ...