A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka. The owners, who wish to remain anonymous ...

‘Bear Down’: How a songwriter’s challenge became Chicago’s rallying cry Chicago's favorite fight song, "Bear Down," began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being a city's rallying cry. Dr. Ian ...

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Gem-quality opal poses special problems for the carver that are not encountered when working with low-quality material. Herein the author uses three examples to explore these differences and the ...