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 ...

The Ruby is known as the king of gemstones because of its deep red colour, rarity, high economic value, and strong historical ...

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 ...

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 ...

The 55.22-carat gemstone named Estrela de Fura was already the largest ruby ever to go under the hammer. It was cut from a 101-carat rough stone discovered in July last year at the Montepeuz ruby mine ...

Gemstones are one of nature's most beautiful mysteries. Each stone has a unique story, from the Diamond, which is often older ...

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 ...