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US Maintains Bans on Myanmar jade and rubies importing 8 Aug 2013 | 08:27 pm
The Obama administration maintained the ban on imports of Myanmar jade and rubies, according to the official announcement on August 7, manifesting their aims to push the political and economic reforms...
U.S. Keeps Myanmar Sanctions in Place on Gemstones 5 Aug 2013 | 07:49 pm
Myanmar's Ministry of Mining says new gem mining permits in Mogoke, Mineshu and Nanyar Sate will be issued at a price of $1,167 per gem mining block. Meanwhile, permits for jade mine blocks that expir...
Scientists Believe Discovery Shows Viking Sailors Used 'Sunstones' to Navigate 5 Aug 2013 | 07:48 pm
Although it has long been recounted that Viking sailors made use of special "sunstones" to navigate their ships when clouds covered the skies, no evidence has ever been uncovered to suggest that they ...
Sotheby's Sells Gem-Set Magpie's Treasure Nest Clock in Hong Kong for $2.3 million 5 Aug 2013 | 07:45 pm
A standing clock made by luxury timepiece maker Patek Philippe and set with a huge multitude of gems was sold at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong for $2.3 million. Going by the name: the Magpie's Trea...
Precious opals in Australia may shed light on the origin of the surface of Mars 5 Aug 2013 | 07:35 pm
Could gemstones provide evidence of the origin of the geology of the Earth and of Mars? That may be the case, according to work by researchers in the United States and Australia. Opals and Mars Mean...
Lily Safra Jewel Auction to Benefit Charity 6 Apr 2012 | 07:45 am
A ruby and diamond Camellia brooch created for Lily Safra by renowned jeweler, JAR. Christie's Geneva announced that the Brazilian-born billionaire Lily Safra is selling her personal collection of je...
Lily Safra Jewel Auction to Benefit Charity 6 Apr 2012 | 12:45 am
A ruby and diamond Camellia brooch created for Lily Safra by renowned jeweler, JAR. Christie's Geneva announced that the Brazilian-born billionaire Lily Safra is selling her personal collection of je...
First Lady Michelle Obama Dazzles With Color at State Dinner 16 Mar 2012 | 06:28 am
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed British Prime Minister and his wife, David and Samantha Cameron to a state dinner at the White House on 14 March. The guest list included Washin...
Fabergé and Gemfields Create Fair Trade Emerald Necklace 16 Mar 2012 | 06:25 am
This exquisite Fabergé design features 79 emeralds, totaling 186.85 carats, with sugar-loaf cabochons and a single pear-shaped drop of 30.65 carats. It includes 1,991 round white diamonds, totaling 98...
First Lady Michelle Obama Dazzles With Color at State Dinner 16 Mar 2012 | 02:28 am
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed British Prime Minister and his wife, David and Samantha Cameron to a state dinner at the White House on 14 March. The guest list included Washin...
