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Word of the day: OpalOpal meaning: Opal, a gemstone of hydrated silica, captivates with its shifting rainbow colors. This precious stone, used in jewelry, boast...
26 Feb, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
NASA confirms alien planet count hits 6,000, and the strangest worlds are still aheadNASA has confirmed the existence of 6,000 exoplanets. This milestone highlights the diversity of planetary systems. Scientists use transit ...
21 Sep, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
From bankruptcy to buried treasure: Pakistan's new gold rush (and missing bullets)Pakistan anticipates a significant economic boost from its untapped mineral wealth. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the discovery o...
26 Apr, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Woman thought her doorstop was a simple rock. Turns out it was worth over Rs 9 croresA Romanian woman unknowingly used a 3.5-kilogram chunk of rare amber as a doorstop for decades, unaware of its true value. After her passin...
02 Apr, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
Largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned shines, fetches $3.9 mnA Savoy royal tiara which everyone could try on via Instagram went for $1.6 mn.
12 May, 2021, 02.44 PM IST
Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of coloured gemsWelcome to the topsy-turvy world of coloured gems, where abundance can mean higher prices and scarcity makes spectacular stones untradeable.
18 Apr, 2015, 06.18 AM IST
Diamonds are still forever, but gems are catching upA flawless pigeon’s blood-red ruby or lustrous emerald is rarer than a large diamond of equal carat and quality.
16 Feb, 2013, 05.55 AM IST