Obscure clumps of stone are turned into sparkling jewels that we treasure and pass down through our families. For most of us, ...

If anyone knew how to flaunt luxury, it was Emperor Shah Jahan—the man behind the Taj Mahal. His necklaces were next-level, and one of the most famous was a massive necklace adorned with diamonds, ...

Some of the jewels had not been seen in public for 200 years. The previous record for the most expensive pearl jewel was a necklace once owned by the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor. It was sold for $ ...