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British officials have opted to keep the Koh-i-Noor, a 186-karat diamond that supposedly carries a curse so that "only god or a woman can wear it with impunity." The famous gem currently resides in the late Queen Mother's crown. More »
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The Smithsonian is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Hope Diamond's donation with a new setting. Harry Winston, who donated the the 45.52 carat stone, is designing three new settings: vote for your favorite online. [WWD] More »
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Meet Doris Payne. She is 77 years old, and for the last fifty years, she has been a jewel thief. She stole her first diamond at age 27, and she never used a gun. Instead, charm and wardrobe were her weapons. "I knew how to dress," says Ms. Payne. "I never did like ruffles and frills. I just like a simple-cut fine material that moves when I move." She would try on lots and lots of jewelry, then manage to pocket one piece. The items she stole? "They were not that great in number," she says. "They were great in value." Ms. Payne lifted a five-carat diamond ring from a Neiman Marcus in Denver and a $31,500 three-stone diamond ring with a platinum band from a Neiman Marcus in Palo Alto. When she was busted, on her booking sheet, she gave her occupation as "jewel thief." More »
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