People have loved gemstones since antiquity. The Romans thought diamonds came from falling stars, and the Greeks believed them to be heavenly tears. Since gems have been considered precious for ...

An exceptionally rare blue gem became one of the most expensive diamonds ... and flawless purity, this diamond is among the rarest to have been unearthed in modern history. Bleu Royal remained ...

The most expensive diamond ever sold per carat ... “Hard assets such as world-class diamonds have a history of performing well even in times of instability,” he said. “Some of the world ...

Also, check out the most expensive pieces of jewelry ... a member of the family that controlled De Beers. The Regent Diamond has a rich history dating back to the early 18th century.

NEW YORK -- The world's most expensive diamond and ruby have been sold in the same auction -- a first in auction history. A 55-carat ruby sold for nearly $35 million at Sotheby's Magnificent ...

In recent years, diamonds and rare gems have stolen ... Below, we round up some of the most iconic — and expensive — jewels ever to appear on fashion’s most watched carpet.