Gemstones are treasured for their exquisite beauty, sentimental symbolism and—perhaps most importantly—their market value. These precious pieces of rare rock, once polished and cut, can be worth tens ...

A researcher looks set to transform the jewelry industry after becoming the first to grow – a ruby in a ring. Sofie Boons grew the gemstone from a “ruby seed” in situ – in a platinum ring. Sofie is a ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

"If you look at a top-quality, gem quality ruby versus the top quality of a diamond – let's say they're five carats each – the ruby is going to be much rarer and much more expensive than that ...

Gemstone Wearing Rules: Wearing gemstones is not just considered a fashion statement; many people associate it with their ...

Sotheby’s New York set two world records for gemstones today, one for a 55.22 carat Mozambique ruby known as the “Estrela de Fura 55.22” and one for a 10.57 carat fancy purplish-pink diamond referred ...

It's July, and if you have a birthday this month, the ruby is your birthstone. Rubies have been called the "king of gems," symbolizing strength, power and love. And they don't come cheap.You can buy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry. This article is more than 5 years old. A miner shows off the ...