Jamie Melham has gained the ride on Ciaron Maher's leading Blue Diamond fancy Cherish Me ahead of Saturday week's $2 million contest, after partnering the filly in a jumpout on Monday morning.

A 5.72-carat fancy intense blue diamond sold for more than $8.8 million, making it the top lot of a varied and successful Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction held Tuesday in New York.

Green circle, blue square, black diamond, and double black diamond—these ski run difficulty levels give skiers a rough idea of what to expect after they disembark the lift. Ski trail ratings ...