Don’t let its dusty, artsy, downhome vibe fool you — Tucson in February plays host to the jewelry industry’s heaviest hitters. They come to this Arizona desert town to attend a confluence of gemstone ...

The sparkle of a diamond hides an extraordinary journey from the depths of the Earth, a voyage that science is only beginning ...

From holiday meals that invite friends to the dinner table to sentimental trinkets commemorating unforgettable travels, it’s what’s inside your house that makes it a home. And with your abode so ...

Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

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