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LIRR Conductor Reunites Jeweler With $107K Worth of Engagement Ring Samples

by Howard Cohen on Apr 28 2021
Long Island Rail Road assistant conductor Jonathan Yellowday earned a commendation and 15 minutes of NYC-media-market fame for discovering — and quickly turning in — a ring case containing 36 diamond semi-mounts worth $107,000. A Manhattan Diamond District jeweler lost the rings while traveling home to Long Island on the Port Washington line. The valuable... The post LIRR Conductor Reunites Jeweler With $107K Worth of Engagement Ring Samples appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Christie’s Auction of 100-Plus-Carat, D-Flawless Diamond Promises to Be a ‘Spectacle’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 27 2021
On May 12, Christie’s Geneva will place on the auction block a 100.94-carat, D-flawless diamond that’s expected to yield between $12 million and $18 million. Aptly named “The Spectacle,” the featured lot of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction was cut from a 207.29-carat rough stone that measured 38.0 х 37.0 х 18.0 mm and displayed a... The post Christie’s Auction of 100-Plus-Carat, D-Flawless Diamond Promises to Be a ‘Spectacle’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2020 Stanley Cup Ring Sets a Jostens Record for Gem Weight

by Howard Cohen on Apr 26 2021
Set with 557 diamonds and 81 custom-cut blue sapphires, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2020 Stanley Cup Championship ring boasts a gem total weight of 25 carats, the most in Jostens’ history. Players and coaches finally received their highly anticipated 2020 rings on Friday night — 47 games into the 2021 season. Normally, the team would... The post Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2020 Stanley Cup Ring Sets a Jostens Record for Gem Weight appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Supergroup CSNY Has ‘Fiery Gems for You’ in 1970’s ‘Our House’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 23 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic hits with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we take a deep dive into the origin story behind “Our House,” a song written by Graham Nash and inspired by his then-girlfriend, singer Joni Mitchell, as they shared a home (with two... The post Music Friday: Supergroup CSNY Has ‘Fiery Gems for You’ in 1970’s ‘Our House’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘SNL’ Star Pete Davidson and ‘Bridgerton’ Actress Phoebe Dynevor Linked by ‘PD’ Pendants

by Howard Cohen on Apr 22 2021
Celebrity and style publications, from Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan to Teen Vogue, are convinced that the matching initial pendants worn by Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson and breakout Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor provide solid evidence that the couple is dating. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the “PD” initial pendant Davidson wore during his appearance April... The post ‘SNL’ Star Pete Davidson and ‘Bridgerton’ Actress Phoebe Dynevor Linked by ‘PD’ Pendants appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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High on an Irish Cliffside, This Couple Experiences a Proposal Like No Other

by Howard Cohen on Apr 21 2021
Buffeted by menacing winds high upon a cliffside in West Cork, Ireland, Blue Cassidy and his girlfriend, Maria Gilvanda, calmly played their roles as sweethearts enjoying a Champagne picnic at one of the most picturesque places on the planet. Gilvanda had been convinced by her boyfriend that they were participating in a tourism video. What... The post High on an Irish Cliffside, This Couple Experiences a Proposal Like No Other appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Actress Bella Thorne Surprises Fiancé Benjamin Mascolo With an Engagement Ring

by Howard Cohen on Apr 20 2021
Barely four weeks after accepting a 4-carat, pear-shaped diamond engagement ring from Italian singer Benjamin Mascolo, former Disney star Bella Thorne returned the sentiment by giving her new fiancé a diamond engagement ring of his own. Mascolo, 27, took to Instagram over the weekend to show off the diamond-studded, openwork gold ring, which he proudly... The post Actress Bella Thorne Surprises Fiancé Benjamin Mascolo With an Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Pink Diamond Horse Rears Up in Latest Release From The Perth Mint’s 3D ‘Jewelled’ Series

by Howard Cohen on Apr 19 2021
An 18-karat rose gold horse pavé-set with 169 pink and purplish-pink Argyle diamonds seems to rise from the face of The Perth Mint’s latest 3D “Jewelled” coin. Priced at $215,605 (AUD $279,000), The Jewelled Horse of 2021 represents the fourth in a series of highly collectible coins showcasing Asia’s revered mythical and mortal creatures. Across... The post Pink Diamond Horse Rears Up in Latest Release From The Perth Mint’s 3D ‘Jewelled’ Series appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘Judy’s Wearin’ His Ring’ in Lesley Gore’s 1963 Classic, ‘It’s My Party’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 16 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we shine our spotlight on Lesley Gore, who, as a 17-year-old in 1963, exploded onto the music scene with her #1 pop hit, “It’s My Party.” A heartbreaking account of a teenage girl... The post Music Friday: ‘Judy’s Wearin’ His Ring’ in Lesley Gore’s 1963 Classic, ‘It’s My Party’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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With Demand on the Rise, Russia Looks to Boost Alexandrite Production Fourfold

by Howard Cohen on Apr 15 2021
Alexandrite is one of the rarest and most expensive gemstones on the planet. During an average year, worldwide production is barely 40 kilograms (88 lbs) and 93% of that production can be traced to Brazil. Russia ranks a distant second in alexandrite production, but is looking to quadruple the output of the unique color-change gem... The post With Demand on the Rise, Russia Looks to Boost Alexandrite Production Fourfold appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Atlanta Man Pops the Question With Five Different Engagement Rings

by Howard Cohen on Apr 14 2021
In a marriage proposal that caught the attention of CBS This Morning anchor Gayle King and was picked up by People, Newsweek, Essence and iHeart Radio, groom-to-be William Hunn got down on one knee atop an Atlanta skyscraper to pop the question to Brittney Miller with not one, but five diamond engagement rings. As Miller... The post Atlanta Man Pops the Question With Five Different Engagement Rings appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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LA Dodgers’ 2020 World Series Ring Radiates With 232 Diamonds and 53 Sapphires

by Howard Cohen on Apr 12 2021
Radiating with 232 diamonds and 53 sapphires, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2020 World Series ring is a fitting tribute to a franchise celebrating its seventh world title. Coaches and players were presented with their rings on the field at Dodger Stadium prior to the team’s home opener on Friday. The total weight of all the... The post LA Dodgers’ 2020 World Series Ring Radiates With 232 Diamonds and 53 Sapphires appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: India.Arie Tells Young Women They Are ‘More Valuable Than a Diamond’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 09 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you sensational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today India.Arie delivers a message of inspiration and empowerment in her 2008 Grammy-nominated “Beautiful Flower.” In the song, she tells young women struggling with self-worth issues that they are beautiful, brilliant, powerful, resilient and... The post Music Friday: India.Arie Tells Young Women They Are ‘More Valuable Than a Diamond’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Scientists Emulate Meteorite Strike to Create Super-Strong Hexagonal Diamonds

by Howard Cohen on Apr 08 2021
By blasting a dime-sized graphite disk at a wall at 15,000 mph (24,100 km/h), scientists were able to emulate the high-energy impact that can turn carbon-based material into super-strong hexagonal diamonds — a variety of the gem that is stiffer and stronger than the diamonds in your jewelry box. That’s saying a lot, because the... The post Scientists Emulate Meteorite Strike to Create Super-Strong Hexagonal Diamonds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Emily Ratajkowski Commemorates Birth of Baby Boy With Two Gold Necklaces

by Howard Cohen on Apr 07 2021
Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski gave birth to her first child, Sylvester Apollo Bear, on March 8 and took to Instagram this past Sunday to show off two gold necklaces to commemorate the momentous event. In a post that was liked by more than 939,000 Instagrammers, the 29-year-old Ratajkowski modeled a fashionable “mama” nameplate flanked... The post Emily Ratajkowski Commemorates Birth of Baby Boy With Two Gold Necklaces appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Diamond Batteries Powered by Nuclear Waste Could Last 28,000 Years

by Howard Cohen on Apr 06 2021
A diamond battery that can last 28,000 years? Yup, it’s about to happen because the concept floated five years ago has evolved into a commercial product. Back in 2016, scientists from the University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute developed an ingenious means of pairing the unique characteristics of nuclear waste and microscopic diamonds to create a... The post Diamond Batteries Powered by Nuclear Waste Could Last 28,000 Years appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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140 Years Ago, a Violent Landslide Led to the Discovery of Kashmir Sapphires

by Howard Cohen on Apr 05 2021
Exactly 140 years ago, a dangerous landslide led to the discovery of the most beautiful and coveted sapphires known to man. High above the nearly inaccessible Himalayan village of Soomjam, the serendipitous event exposed a sheer wall pocked with cornflower blue corundum crystals — gems that would soon be known as Kashmir sapphires. At first,... The post 140 Years Ago, a Violent Landslide Led to the Discovery of Kashmir Sapphires appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Duo Promises Gifts of Jewelry in Sam Cooke’s ‘Bring It on Home to Me’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 02 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we feature classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we shine the spotlight on Marc Broussard and Jamie McLean singing Sam Cooke’s 1962 R&B hit “Bring It on Home to Me.” Honored as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500... The post Music Friday: Duo Promises Gifts of Jewelry in Sam Cooke’s ‘Bring It on Home to Me’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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April’s Birthstone: This Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Diamond Will Make History on May 23

by Howard Cohen on Apr 01 2021
In honor of April’s birthstone we offer you a sneak peek at the 15.81-carat internally flawless gem that will make history on May 23 as the largest fancy vivid purple-pink diamond ever to appear at auction. According to Christie’s, this diamond weighs almost one carat more than the previous record-holder. Named “The Sakura Diamond,” the cherry-blossom-colored... The post April’s Birthstone: This Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Diamond Will Make History on May 23 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Historic 1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin Sells for Record-Breaking $8.4 Million

by Howard Cohen on Mar 31 2021
The finest known 1822 Half Eagle gold coin set a new world record when an anonymous bidder snatched it up at a Las Vegas auction last Thursday for $8.4 million. “The 1822 Half Eagle is now the most valuable gold coin minted by the United States ever sold at auction. It’s also now the third-most... The post Historic 1822 Half Eagle Gold Coin Sells for Record-Breaking $8.4 Million appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.