The Daily News aptly dubbed Gary Gaddist "The Lord of the Ring" after the New York City Parks Department worker searched through tons of garbage at the city landfill to rescue an artist's anniversary band that she accidentally deposited in a trash bi..

September's birthstone is sapphire, so today we present a little history about a famous sapphire that nearly lost its chance to shine. When the world's largest gem-quality star sapphire gem was found in 1938 by 12-year-old Roy Spencer in Queenslan..

Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you wonderful songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we have one of the most famous musical compositions in the history of cinema: "The Ecstasy of Gold" by Ennio Morricone..

Love was in the air at the Republican National Convention in Tampa yesterday as RNC production manager Bradley Thompson surprised his fiancée, Laura Bowman, with an elaborate marriage proposal on the convention stage. The proposal was captured by th..

Top spas around the world are touting the benefits of 24-karat gold facials that use real gold leaf to firm skin, reduce wrinkles and provide a golden glow. At the exclusive Four Seasons Spa in Florence, Italy, the 24K treatment is said to harness th..

All eyes will be on the Republican National Convention as it opens in Tampa today with a cast of GOP headliners, including presidential nominee Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan. Delegates, supporters and throngs of reporters from all over th..

A self-described "hopeless romantic" donned a formal shirt, vest and tie and headed to the highway with a handmade sign last Sunday to panhandle for donations so he could buy an engagement ring for the love of his life. Corey Fontenot had moved to..

Well, at least she has a good sense of humor... Actress Cybill Shepherd, who is best known for her starring roles as Jacy in The Last Picture Show and Maddie Hayes in Moonlighting, revealed on Access Hollywood Live that her boyfriend proposed to her ..

After a 6 month secret romance, Avril Lavigne is engaged to Nickelback band member Chad Kroeger. Chad proposed on August 8 with a 14 carat engagement ring - a pear-shaped diamond with half moons set in platinum. The couple is said to have met whil..

Lonrho Mining made news this week when it revealed a 131.5-carat white rough diamond recovered from a bulk sample at its Lulo concession in Angola. The impressive gem-quality diamond, which is the width of a softball, is the largest find since the co..