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Discovery of 2.2-Carat Yellow Diamond Allows This Romantic to Fulfill His Dream

by Howard Cohen on May 27 2021
Since the 8th grade, Christian Liden of Poulsbo, WA, has dreamed of creating a special ring for his future wife with gemstones and gold he mined himself. With his recent discovery of a 2.2-carat yellow diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, AR, Liden is about to turn that dream into a reality.... The post Discovery of 2.2-Carat Yellow Diamond Allows This Romantic to Fulfill His Dream appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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End of an Era: Rio Tinto Previews Heroes From Final Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender

by Howard Cohen on May 26 2021
Rio Tinto just unveiled the “heroes” of its 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, the final collection of rare pink, red and blue gems from the now-shuttered Argyle mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia. During its 37 years of production, the mine famously produced between 90% and 95% of the world’s pink... The post End of an Era: Rio Tinto Previews Heroes From Final Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Yadier Molina Blasts Game-Winning Homer After Pausing to View Busch Stadium Proposal

by Howard Cohen on May 25 2021
For St. Louis Cardinals superfan Erica Pulley and her boyfriend, Jeremy Gregge, Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium was a dream come true. Not only was their surprise marriage proposal captured on the giant-sized video board in centerfield, but star catcher Yadier Molina was so taken by the romantic moment that he paused his at-bat during... The post Yadier Molina Blasts Game-Winning Homer After Pausing to View Busch Stadium Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink ‘Sakura Diamond’ Sets Two Records at Christie’s HK Auction

by Howard Cohen on May 24 2021
“The Sakura Diamond,” a 15.81-carat gem that takes its name from the Japanese word for cherry blossom, set two records at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Hong Kong on Sunday. The flawless, rectangular mixed-cut stone became the largest fancy vivid purple-pink diamond ever to appear at auction, and then went on to achieve a record... The post Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink ‘Sakura Diamond’ Sets Two Records at Christie’s HK Auction appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Dennis Yost and Classics IV Sing About a Ring in 1969’s ‘Traces’

by Howard Cohen on May 21 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we often feature throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. In late March 1969, Dennis Yost and Classics IV reached #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with “Traces,” a melancholy song about a man looking back on his life and longing for the... The post Music Friday: Dennis Yost and Classics IV Sing About a Ring in 1969’s ‘Traces’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Actress Kat Dennings Shows Off Her New Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

by Howard Cohen on May 20 2021
Actress Kat Dennings and her rocker boyfriend Andrew W.K. turned to Instagram last Thursday to tell the world — in very few words — that they were officially engaged. In a post that included closeups of the 2 Broke Girls star wearing her new three-stone engagement ring, the 34-year-old simply wrote, “Don’t mind if I... The post Actress Kat Dennings Shows Off Her New Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Reena Ahluwalia Paints Diamond Figure Wearing the Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ Crown

by Howard Cohen on May 19 2021
As a homage to humanity, designer/artist Reena Ahluwalia has painted her interpretation of the “Mouawad — Miss Universe Power of Unity” crown — an opulent headpiece that features 1,728 white diamonds and three golden canary diamonds originating from Botswana. The diamond painting was commissioned by Mouawad co-guardian Fred Mouawad. The piece will be auctioned, with... The post Reena Ahluwalia Paints Diamond Figure Wearing the Miss Universe ‘Power of Unity’ Crown appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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$6 Billion Investment Will Extend Lifespan of Richest Diamond Mine by 20 Years

by Howard Cohen on May 18 2021
Debswana Diamond Co. will be spending $6 billion on a massive project that will extend by 20 years the lifespan of Jwaneng, the world’s richest diamond mine. When the Botswana mine reaches full capacity in 2034, it will be generating 9 million carats per year. Since 1982, Jwaneng has been an open-pit mine, but the... The post $6 Billion Investment Will Extend Lifespan of Richest Diamond Mine by 20 Years appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘World’s Jewelry Box’ to Reopen at the American Museum of Natural History on June 12

by Howard Cohen on May 17 2021
Completely redesigned and reinstalled, the 11,000-square-foot Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City are set to reopen on June 12. The new Halls will feature more than 5,000 specimens sourced from 95 countries. Among the most notable specimens are the legendary 563-carat Star of India... The post ‘World’s Jewelry Box’ to Reopen at the American Museum of Natural History on June 12 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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19th Century Sapphire Crown Earns Loudest Applause at Christie’s Geneva Sale

by Howard Cohen on May 13 2021
On a night when the highly touted, 100.94-carat, D-flawless “Spectacle” diamond was supposed to be the star of Christie’s Geneva auction, it was a 19th century sapphire-and-diamond crown that earned the loudest applause. The crown once worn by Queen Maria II of Portugal (1819-1853) sparked a bidding war that yielded a final price of 1.77 million... The post 19th Century Sapphire Crown Earns Loudest Applause at Christie’s Geneva Sale appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Gem Diamonds Announces Back-to-Back Fabulous Finds at Its Lesotho Mine

by Howard Cohen on May 12 2021
Gem Diamonds, the mining company that operates the prolific Letšeng mine in Lesotho, is riding a wave of fabulous luck. On Tuesday, May 4, officials announced the discovery of a 254-carat Type II white gem, and then on Monday, May 10, topped that news with the unveiling of a 370-carat Type II stunner. Despite its... The post Gem Diamonds Announces Back-to-Back Fabulous Finds at Its Lesotho Mine appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Multi-Year Wear-Resistance Study Proves Platinum’s Superiority Over White Gold

by Howard Cohen on May 11 2021
A formal independent study has confirmed what jewelers have been telling their customers for generations: When it comes to wear resistance and gem-setting security, platinum outperforms white gold. This most recent phase of research represented the third in a series of platinum wear testing studies, spanning 2016 to 2020. Conducted by Forshungsinstitut Edelmetalle & Metallchemie... The post Multi-Year Wear-Resistance Study Proves Platinum’s Superiority Over White Gold appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Rebel Wilson Shows Off Ring Commemorating 10th Anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’

by Howard Cohen on May 10 2021
Actress Rebel Wilson recently showed off a cool “class ring” commemorating the 10th anniversary of Bridesmaids, the hilarious movie that earned a Golden Globe nomination, two Academy Award nominations and more than $288 million at the box office worldwide. A gift of director Paul Feig, the ring features a pinkish-purple cabochon center stone and a... The post Rebel Wilson Shows Off Ring Commemorating 10th Anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Savage Garden Opened Its Live Shows With ‘Tears of Pearls’

by Howard Cohen on May 07 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, our spotlights shines on Savage Garden, an Australian pop duo that loved to open its live shows with an over-the-top, dancing-in-the-aisles rendition of “Tears of Pearls.” Pearls are referenced throughout the song to... The post Music Friday: Savage Garden Opened Its Live Shows With ‘Tears of Pearls’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Tallulah Willis Shares Intimate Details of Her Asscher-Cut Diamond Ring

by Howard Cohen on May 06 2021
Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, turned to Instagram on Tuesday to announce her engagement to film director Dillon Buss and to show off a stunning Asscher-cut diamond on a bold, gold band. On Wednesday afternoon, she returned to her Instagram page to share a close-up of her ring and... The post Tallulah Willis Shares Intimate Details of Her Asscher-Cut Diamond Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Landfill Workers Go Above and Beyond to Rescue NC Woman’s Bridal Jewelry

by Howard Cohen on May 05 2021
A team of landfill workers in New Hanover County, NC, went above and beyond the call of duty to rescue an engagement ring and wedding band that had been accidentally put out with the trash. The green-vested team worked for hours sorting through layer upon layer of garbage bags until the right one was found... The post Landfill Workers Go Above and Beyond to Rescue NC Woman’s Bridal Jewelry appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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May’s Birthstone: 77 Emerald ‘Leaves’ Sprout From This Smithsonian Necklace

by Howard Cohen on May 04 2021
Seventy-seven perfectly matched cabochon-cut emerald “leaves” sprout from a diamond-studded golden branch in this stunning necklace from the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection. The piece boasts 350 carats of Colombian emeralds and provides one of the world’s most unique displays of May’s official birthstone. Designed in the mid-1960s by Julius Cohen, the piece was donated to... The post May’s Birthstone: 77 Emerald ‘Leaves’ Sprout From This Smithsonian Necklace appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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NRF: Record-Breaking 2021 Mother’s Day Sales Will Be Spurred by the Jewelry Category

by Howard Cohen on May 03 2021
Mother’s Day spending for jewelry items is expected to reach $6.1 billion in 2021, making it the fastest-growing and highest-volume gift-giving category, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). The jewelry spending number is up from $5.3 billion in 2020, an increase of just over 15%. Overall Mother’s Day spending... The post NRF: Record-Breaking 2021 Mother’s Day Sales Will Be Spurred by the Jewelry Category appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Rascal Flatts Reveals What Happens When You Play a Country Song ‘Backwards’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 30 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Rascal Flatts reveals what happens when you play a country song backwards. The fun 2006 ditty, appropriately titled “Backwards,” explains how playing a country song in reverse essentially gets you a free pass... The post Music Friday: Rascal Flatts Reveals What Happens When You Play a Country Song ‘Backwards’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Does Your Most Cherished Jewelry Require a Standalone Insurance Policy?

by Howard Cohen on Apr 29 2021
While 70% of consumers said their engagement ring was one of the most expensive things they owned, according to a new study from Jewelers Mutual Group, far too many will find that they are woefully underinsured if the ring becomes lost, stolen or damaged. That’s because jewelry-specific coverage is not always included in a typical... The post Does Your Most Cherished Jewelry Require a Standalone Insurance Policy? appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.