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	The lustrous gems, which are procured from the mouths of mollusks, make up some of the world’s most expensive jewelry. Pearls have been preferred by royalty (Marie Antoinette, Queen Mary and the Duchess of Windsor, to name a few) and movie stars alike: Elizabeth Taylor, known for her vast collection of jewels, owned the one of the rarest stones in the world until her death...

The World’s Priciest Pearls: Jewels Owned by Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth Taylor and More Stunning Sea Stones

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This will make you pick up a penny if you see it on the street.

Pennies From 2023 Are Worth $600 - Check Your Pockets

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	The star of the Bonhams New York Jewels auction on Thursday was a bit of a surprise.This 53-Year-Old Bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Could Fetch $200,000 at Auction




	The top lot ended up being a diamond ring featuring a 12.2-carat deep brownish pinkish orange stone with VS1 clarity. Estimated at just $400,000 to $600,000, the accessory pulled in a whopping $1.9 million. Overall, the sale made an impressive $8.8 million, and was sold 88 percent by lot and 99 percent by value.








	“We are privileged to have presented such a wonderful offering in the New York Jewels sale, led by the...

This Massive Diamond Ring Blew Past Estimates to Fetch $1.9 Million at Bonhams’s New York Jewels Auction

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Originally reaching nearly 500 feet in height, the Great Pyramid was the tallest human-made structure for more than 3,800 years.

Fact Check: Giza Pyramids Were Originally Coated in White Limestone and Capped in Gold?

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Gold jewellery, arrowheads and a bronze mirror dating back 2,000 years have been unearthed in southern Kazakhstan.Experts believe the bulk of the stunning treasure was made at the time of the Kangju state – a little-known political entity that ruled the region between the fifth century BC and the fourth century AD.A team from Kazakhstan's Ozbekali Zhanibekov University and local government archaeologists discovered the glittering haul in a burial mound in Turkistan's Ordabasinsky district.According to a translated statement, they confirmed that two other mounds on the same site had been looted in ancient times. Luckily for them, however, the thieves...

Archaeologists unearth stunning gold jewellery from mysterious ancient culture

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The ring that is worth thousands of dollars

How did this woman find a vintage 18-karat gold and diamond ring for $15 at a thrift store?

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Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show.

West Virginia couple charged with trafficking their adopted Black children to be used as ‘slaves,’ authorities allege

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A pocket watch that belonged to Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was returned to his New York home this week after it was stolen decades ago and later showed up at an auction, according to the FBI and the National Park Service.

A Florida auctioneer was about to sell an 1800s pocket watch. He learned it was a stolen piece of US presidential history

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

The King’s very own blue suede shoes have sold for the princely sum of £120,000 (around $152,000) at a British auction house.

Elvis Presley’s actual blue suede shoes sell for $150,000 in auction

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Scientists have found the oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form inside a 2,000-year-old ancient Roman funerary urn. Knewz.com has learned that chemical analysis has revealed that the ancient beverage is, more precisely, white wine. The two-millennia-old urn was first discovered back in 2019 during home renovations at a property in Carmona, Spain. A team […]

Scientists Discover 'Oldest Wine Ever' in Liquid Form in Untouched Roman Tomb

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Residents in parts of Maricopa County, Arizona – the state’s most populous and home to Phoenix, the state capital – have been asked to evacuate as the Boulder View Fire threatens structures.

More residents in parts of Arizona’s most populous county asked to evacuate as a wildfire threatens homes

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

The Colosseum and Pantheon may be among the most iconic buildings of Ancient Rome, but beyond the walls of Italy’s legendary capital, there lie countless treasures just waiting to be uncovered.Indeed, many of these lie buried, not underground but underwater. And now, archaeologists have discovered a vast Roman structure off the coast of tourist hotspot Puglia.A previous study, conducted in 2021, found a column made of cipollino marble (an elaborately-swirled white-green stone), in the waters off Campo di Mare, in the west of the country.This then led to the discovery of a submerged circular structure measuring 50 metres (around 165...

Extraordinary underwater structure discovered off the coast of Italy

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There's a new contender for the worst tipple handed down to us by history. In the ancient Roman necropolis of Carmo in what is now Spain, archaeologists have unearthed a jar of wine, still sealed, and still sloshing liquid after about 2,000 years. There's just one catch. The wine was...

Record Discovery: 'Last Drink' For Dead Roman Found Still Wet in Ancient Tomb

When Masoom Ali Shaikh arrived in Mumbai in 1974 as a young man from northern India, the patch of land where he set up shop was “just a creek with no proper road and garbage all around,” he said.

One of the world’s richest men wants to transform India’s biggest slum

Start turning the place you live into a home that you’ll never want to leave with these expert-recommended home decor pieces, all available on Amazon.

42 Amazon home decor pieces that look way pricier than they actually are

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

If you've ever visited the fossil gallery of a natural history museum—or its gift shop, for that matter—you've probably seen the armored body remains (or exoskeletons) of an extinct group of animals called trilobites. These ancient marine arthropods lived in the world's oceans from 521 million to 252 million years ago.

A 'trilobite Pompeii': Perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash

When you pick out the perfect engagement ring for your partner, it’s meant to be the ultimate symbol of love and commitment. It’s a shame, then, that so many natural diamonds, precious stones, and jewelry materials are born out of unethical, damaging practices. It mars the experience, in a way, especially during such a pivotal moment in your life and relationship. Shouldn’t the symbol of your love come from more virtuous origins? That’s precisely what believes and offers through its unwavering commitment to quality and ethical practices — not unlike your relationship.

For an unforgettable proposal, Blue Nile’s ethically-sourced diamonds are key

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Move over diamonds, these little-known gemstones are heating up

Previously overlooked, spinels and tourmalines are rocketing in desirability and value, as collectors look beyond diamonds, emeralds, rubies and...

Move over diamonds, these little-known gemstones are heating up

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