NEW YORK – A ruby sold for a total of US$34.8 million (S$46 million) at Sotheby’s in New York on Thursday, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone. The 55.22-carat gemstone, named ...

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 ...

MAHENGE: EPANKO Village, Ulanga District in Morogoro Region, has solidified its reputation as a global center for precious ...

(TODAY SHOW)-- 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The term ‘gemstone’ can be thought of as a catch-all term for the many natural mineral and crystalline formations found within ...

It’s no secret that, in recent years, seasoned investors have been looking for alternatives to diversify their portfolio. In addition to investing in stocks, bonds and gold, investors have added more ...

The 55.22-carat Estrela de Fura is the most valuable ruby ever sold at auction - Copyright AFP TIMOTHY A. CLARY The 55.22-carat Estrela de Fura is the most valuable ...

"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 ...

The birthstone for July is ruby, whose vibrant red hue perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this sultry summer month, when days are long, hot, and intense. These rich red gemstones, known as "the ...