But it wasn’t until 1912, when the American National Retail Jeweler’s Association (now the Jewelers of America) met in Kansas ...

Once dismissed as ugly ducklings, flawed and unusual stones are increasingly being championed by high-end jewelers.

Pt. Rahul Kaushl shares the lesser-known Ayurvedic practice where gemstones, after purification, become Bhasma—a fine ash used internally to treat various ailments.

Opal is a gemstone of spectacular beauty and variety, enchanting connoisseurs and collectors with its kaleidoscopic play of colours. Revered as a symbol of good fortune and creativity, opal has ...