A look at why the recent theft of some Qatari royal jewels in Venice was stupid.
Category: Ooh . . . Shiny!
Repost: The Russian Crown Jewels
The Romanov dynasty ruled Russia for over 300 years, from 1613 to 1917. It all ended in World War I and the revolution, and
Repost: How Emeralds Form
Ever wonder what the jeweler is looking for with that loupe? Here you go: And that brings us to this 2014 post on how emeralds
Guest Video: The Rarest Gemstones and Minerals
Not shown: A ruby. That’s a diamond in the National Gem Collection. We looked at birthstones last week, but there are even pricier minerals and
Repost: Where Does Platinum Come From?
That’s what platinum looks like under an ion microscope. Each of those bright spots is an atom. Now, how’s this for a science fiction premise:
Repost: In Search of the Blue Carbuncle
This Sherlock Holmes tale is an ideal Christmas story – Victorian London, a brisk walk on a snowy night, jewels, suspense, and the surprise twist:
