A Rare Blue Diamond Breaks Records in Asia

An extraordinary 10.10-carat blue diamond broke records yesterday after selling for $31.8 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong. The rare gem—which holds the highest classification for colored diamonds called “fancy vivid”—is now the most expensive diamond to have sold in Asia. But behind the massive jewel’s glamorous sparkle hides a dubious history involving a foiled heist attempt, “stone burning,” and more. Head to …

MOAD Calls for Participants for Its Next Exhibition

Beginning 10 June and running through 31 July, The Museum of African Design in Johannesburg, South Africa will be exhibiting #ULTRACONTEMPORARY#EMERGENCYART#AFRICA, an ephemeral art show in which works are only shown on the same day they are created. The artworks will address an immediate or burning emergency as decided by each artist. Attending audience members will be able to debate with the artists following each …

Whoopi Goldberg’s New Cannabis-Infused Products

Just in time to celebrate the 20th, Whoopi Goldberg has partnered with weed industry vet Maya Elisabeth to launch a line of marijuana products meant for women. The cannabis-infused collection includes bath salts, tinctures, creams and chocolates inspired by, as Whoopi says, “my own experience from a lifetime of difficult periods and the fact that cannabis was literally the only thing that gave me relief.” …