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For the Second Time This Month, TSA Reunites Panicked Traveler With Lost Diamond

by Howard Cohen on Jul 29 2021

We think it's fair to say that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is VERY good at finding loose diamonds. Last week, we recounted the story of how the TSA reunited distraught newlyweds with a diamond lost at a security checkpoint at JFK International Airport in New York City. Today, we tell the story of how... The post For the Second Time This Month, TSA Reunites Panicked Traveler With Lost Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Newly Engaged ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Scheana Shay Is Rockin’ a 12.74-Carat Morganite

by Howard Cohen on Jul 27 2021

Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay delighted her 1.3 million Instagram followers on Friday with a surprise announcement of her engagement to long-time boyfriend Brock Davies and a peek at her non-traditional engagement ring highlighted by a 12.74-carat pink morganite. In a post punctuated by a ring emoji, Shay wrote, “I SAID YES!!!!! We are engaged!!!... The post Newly Engaged ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Scheana Shay Is Rockin’ a 12.74-Carat Morganite appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Super Bowl Champ Tom Brady Just Received the ‘Most Incredible Ring That’s Ever Been Made’

by Howard Cohen on Jul 26 2021

Seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady couldn't be more impressed with his brand new Tampa Bay Buccaneers championship ring — a spectacular, commemorative piece featuring 319 diamonds and an innovative twist-off top. “They’re not so much rings, they’re more like trophies that you wear on your finger,” the age-defying quarterback said in a video posted... The post Super Bowl Champ Tom Brady Just Received the ‘Most Incredible Ring That’s Ever Been Made’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Shawn Colvin Finds Her Voice in 1989’s ‘Diamond in the Rough’

by Howard Cohen on Jul 23 2021

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Grammy Award-winning Shawn Colvin overcomes self-doubt and finds her voice in the 1989 autobiographical release, "Diamond in the Rough." Colvin uses jewelry and diamond imagery to describe an epiphany moment when she regained... The post Music Friday: Shawn Colvin Finds Her Voice in 1989’s ‘Diamond in the Rough’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Jewelers Love to Work With Beautiful Diamonds, Scientists Prefer Ugly Ones: Here’s Why

by Howard Cohen on Jul 22 2021

A gem-quality, flawless diamond is made from pure lattices of carbon. This elemental purity contributes to a diamond's unrivaled brilliance when set in fine jewelry, but offers little information about its age or origin. Imperfect diamonds, on the other hand, can harbor tiny pockets of complex fluids that reveal the history of how they evolved.... The post Jewelers Love to Work With Beautiful Diamonds, Scientists Prefer Ugly Ones: Here’s Why appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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TSA Officer Helps Reunite Honeymooners With Engagement Diamond Lost at JFK Airport

by Howard Cohen on Jul 21 2021

A long-delayed honeymoon to an exotic destination got off to a rocky start when a young couple lost their engagement diamond while going through security at JFK International Airport in New York City. The Queens, NY, couple was excited to finally take off on their tropical honeymoon to Guam — a trip that had to... The post TSA Officer Helps Reunite Honeymooners With Engagement Diamond Lost at JFK Airport appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Sade Sings About a Jewel Box Life, Diamond Nights and Ruby Lights

by Howard Cohen on Jul 16 2021

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you spectacular songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we feature the silky, soaring vocals of Grammy-award-winning Helen Folasade Adu, better known as Sade. In the original version of her 1984 hit, “Smooth Operator,” she employs all three Music Friday qualifiers to... The post Music Friday: Sade Sings About a Jewel Box Life, Diamond Nights and Ruby Lights appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Lucara Delivers Pink Bundle of ‘Joy’ From Famous Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana

by Howard Cohen on Jul 15 2021

The Botswana diamond mine that introduced the world to the 1,758-carat Sewelô (2019), the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona (2015), the 813-carat Constellation (2015) and other massive finds just unveiled a colorful, new arrival: the fancy pink, 62.7-carat "Boitumelo." Meaning "joy" in Setswana, Boitumelo was recovered from the South Lobe of Lucara's famous Karowe Diamond Mine.... The post Lucara Delivers Pink Bundle of ‘Joy’ From Famous Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Exceptional 39-Carat Blue Diamond From Iconic Cullinan Mine Sells for $1MM Per Carat

by Howard Cohen on Jul 14 2021

De Beers and Diacore just jointly acquired an exceptional 39.34-carat blue rough diamond sourced at South Africa's iconic Cullinan Mine for $40.1 million, or just over $1 million per carat. Discovered by Petra Diamonds in April and sold to the De Beers/Diacore partnership via a special tender on Monday, the extraordinarily rare stone has the... The post Exceptional 39-Carat Blue Diamond From Iconic Cullinan Mine Sells for $1MM Per Carat appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Alrosa Introduces 3D Nanomarking Technology to Secure Info About a Diamond’s Origins

by Howard Cohen on Jul 13 2021

Russian mining giant Alrosa has just introduced a non-invasive, three-dimensional laser marking technology that will provide detailed information about a diamond's origins. Unlike common laser inscriptions that are applied near the surface of a diamond, this new marking cannot be destroyed or polished off because the laser nanomark code is imprinted inside the crystal lattice... The post Alrosa Introduces 3D Nanomarking Technology to Secure Info About a Diamond’s Origins appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Seattle Adventurer Pops the Question From Summit of Mt. Everest, Setting U.S. Record

by Howard Cohen on Jul 12 2021

A Seattle adventurer now holds the American record for the world's "highest" marriage proposal — and we mean elevation. On the morning of May 23, Andrew Hughes reached the summit of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world at 29,032 feet. But instead of basking in his accomplishment of having climbed all Seven Summits... The post Seattle Adventurer Pops the Question From Summit of Mt. Everest, Setting U.S. Record appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Seattle Adventurer Pops the Question From Summit of Mt. Everest, Setting U.S. Record

by Howard Cohen on Jul 12 2021

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Music Friday: Gordon Lightfoot Sings, ‘She’s More Than Money, She’s 14-Karat Gold’

by Howard Cohen on Jul 09 2021

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, folk-rock legend Gordon Lightfoot sings “14 Karat Gold,” a song that uses a precious metal metaphor to express just how much he appreciates the love of his life. Repeated throughout the song is... The post Music Friday: Gordon Lightfoot Sings, ‘She’s More Than Money, She’s 14-Karat Gold’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Minnesota United’s Hassani Dotson Stuns His Girlfriend With an On-Field Proposal

by Howard Cohen on Jul 08 2021

Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson stunned his girlfriend, Petra Vuckovic, with a post-game proposal on the pitch at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, MN. Dotson and his teammates were walking off the field after a hard-fought 2-2 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday when the 24-year-old pro soccer player met Vuckovic at the... The post Minnesota United’s Hassani Dotson Stuns His Girlfriend With an On-Field Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Every Medal Awarded at Tokyo Olympics Will Be Made From 100% Recycled Materials

by Howard Cohen on Jul 07 2021

After a year's delay due to global health concerns, Tokyo’s 2020 Summer Olympics will finally take place from July 23 to August 8. The highly anticipated event, which retains the 2020 name for marketing and branding purposes, will bring together world-class athletes from 206 nations. Each of them will be competing for the coveted gold,... The post Every Medal Awarded at Tokyo Olympics Will Be Made From 100% Recycled Materials appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘AGT’ Judge Sofia Vergara’s Engagement Ring Played Starring Role in Last Week’s Episode

by Howard Cohen on Jul 06 2021

Sofia Vergara's impressive diamond engagement ring was the unexpected star of last Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent. During a segment featuring psychic Peter Antoniou, TV's highest paid actress was asked by the contestant to hand her ring over to fellow judge Simon Cowell, who would soon hide the ring within one of 1,000 identical... The post ‘AGT’ Judge Sofia Vergara’s Engagement Ring Played Starring Role in Last Week’s Episode appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘Late Show’ Bandleader Jon Batiste Compares Girlfriend’s Love to a Goldmine

by Howard Cohen on Jul 02 2021

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you uplifting songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Jon Batiste compares his girlfriend's love to a goldmine in his jubilant, jazzy 2021 anthem, "I Need You." In this tune he co-wrote with Autumn Rowe, we learn that Jon met the love... The post Music Friday: ‘Late Show’ Bandleader Jon Batiste Compares Girlfriend’s Love to a Goldmine appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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16-Carat ‘Star of Katandru’ Has Been Part of the National Gem Collection Since 2005

by Howard Cohen on Jul 01 2021

The award-winning “Star of Katandru” — a 16.21-carat Sri Lankan star ruby — has been part of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection since 2005. This unique example of July’s official birthstone displays a perfect star with six clean, symmetrical, unbroken legs. The rare gem was gifted to the Smithsonian by international gemstone merchant Jeffrey B.... The post 16-Carat ‘Star of Katandru’ Has Been Part of the National Gem Collection Since 2005 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Nike Adds Colorful ‘Bling’ to the Summer Release of Its Ever-Popular Air Force 1 Sneaker

by Howard Cohen on Jun 30 2021

Over the past 39 years, Nike’s ever-popular Air Force 1 sneaker has seen more than 1,700 color variations, but this summer the company is introducing a “Bling” version that features vibrant faux jewels interwoven into the left shoe’s laces. Affixed to the upper laces is an octagonal, faceted yellowish-green stone in a bezel setting. The... The post Nike Adds Colorful ‘Bling’ to the Summer Release of Its Ever-Popular Air Force 1 Sneaker appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Victoria’s Secret Model Taylor Hill Shows Off Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

by Howard Cohen on Jun 29 2021

Victoria’s Secret model Taylor Hill turned to Instagram on Saturday to announce to her 16.1 million followers that she was engaged to businessman Daniel Fryer. It was also the perfect opportunity to show off her new emerald-cut diamond engagement ring. Hill’s yellow-gold ring features a sizable center stone flanked by bezel-set triangular side stones. The... The post Victoria’s Secret Model Taylor Hill Shows Off Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.