When someone says “gemstone,” diamonds and rubies probably pop into your head first. There’s no denying that they’re rockstars of the jewelry world. However, apart from them, there’s a whole lineup of ...

Diamonds have long been a symbol of wealth, power and prestige. Some of the most exquisite diamonds in history have fetched record-breaking prices at auction, often ending up in the hands of royals, ...

The Winston Red Diamond, an exquisite 2.33 carat Fancy red diamond - one of the finest in the world. Photo by Robert Weldon, courtesy of Ronald Winston. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural ...

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History acquired one of the world's rarest gemstones.Natural red diamonds are some of the rarest gems on Earth, and the Winston Red Diamond is exceptional ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., is a wonder for all ages where one can explore fossils, the ocean, ancient Egypt, a butterfly habitat and the internal workings ...

Laid out like an orchestra in a quiet gallery room, 40 colorful gems have one of the planet’s most distinguished conductors: a red diamond, 2.33 of the rarest carats in the world, shining like a ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History has acquired the 2.33-carat “Winston Red Diamond,” one of the world’s largest fancy red diamonds. It will be unveiled to the public on April 1 as ...