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Mission to Mars: Opal May Provide Evidence of Life on the Red Planet

by Howard Cohen on Feb 24 2021
On Thursday, the Perseverance rover completed its seven-month, 293 million-mile journey to Mars and landed safely in the Jezero crater, which contains fields of opaline silica, better known as opal. NASA scientists purposely targeted the Jezero crater because it was a rich source of a mineral that was likely to preserve microbial or plant material.... The post Mission to Mars: Opal May Provide Evidence of Life on the Red Planet appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Mining Giant Alrosa Names 100-Carat ‘Natural Wonder’ After ‘Sputnik V’ Vaccine

by Howard Cohen on Feb 23 2021
Mining giant Alrosa recently named a gem-quality, 100.53-carat light yellow diamond after “Sputnik V,” the world’s first registered vaccine against COVID-19. The vaccine, which is said to be more than 90% effective, was registered in August 2020 and has already been administered to more than 2 million people worldwide. The Sputnik V vaccine had been... The post Mining Giant Alrosa Names 100-Carat ‘Natural Wonder’ After ‘Sputnik V’ Vaccine appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Grand Palais Provides Design Inspiration for Paris Hilton’s New Engagement Ring

by Howard Cohen on Feb 22 2021
Paris Hilton may have finally found her Prince Charming. Venture capitalist Carter Reum proposed to the heiress/entrepreneur over Valentine weekend with an emerald-cut diamond engagement ring fit for royalty. The ring design by jeweler Jean Dousset — the great-great-grandson of famed French jeweler Louis Cartier — takes its inspiration from the architectural elements of the... The post Grand Palais Provides Design Inspiration for Paris Hilton’s New Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Justin Bieber Dances Under the Diamonds in 2021’s ‘Anyone’

by Howard Cohen on Feb 19 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Justin Bieber tells his wife, Hailey, that she is the only one he’ll ever love in his 2021 hit, “Anyone.” In the very first verse, Bieber sets the romantic scene with references to... The post Music Friday: Justin Bieber Dances Under the Diamonds in 2021’s ‘Anyone’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Mining Company Names 157-Carat Diamond ‘Polaris’ to Honor Its Arctic Origins

by Howard Cohen on Feb 18 2021
The largest diamond ever recovered from the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories has been named “Polaris” to honor its Arctic origins. Polaris is the astrological name for the North Star, which is the outermost star in the handle of the Little Dipper. According to the mine’s co-owner, Mountain Province Diamonds, the gem-quality,... The post Mining Company Names 157-Carat Diamond ‘Polaris’ to Honor Its Arctic Origins appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Reimagined Gem Halls at American Museum of Natural History Set to Reopen This Spring

by Howard Cohen on Feb 17 2021
Fans of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City are anxiously awaiting the Spring 2021 reopening of the completely reimagined Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals. The 11,000-square-foot halls will feature some remarkable new attractions, including two amethyst geodes that are among the world’s largest on public display. Sourced... The post Reimagined Gem Halls at American Museum of Natural History Set to Reopen This Spring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Valentine Proposal: Medical Resident Pops the Question to Fellow Doc on ‘GMA’

by Howard Cohen on Feb 16 2021
As part of a special Valentine edition of Good Morning America, weekend hosts Whit Johnson, Dan Harris and Eva Pilgrim helped medical resident Steven Bean deliver a surprise marriage proposal to fellow doc Raaga Vemula. Not only was the proposal broadcast live, it was also shared in real time on the massive 3,685-square-foot ABC Supersign... The post Valentine Proposal: Medical Resident Pops the Question to Fellow Doc on ‘GMA’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Pink’s Fingers Are Bejeweled With Diamonds and Gold in 2004’s ‘Trouble’

by Howard Cohen on Feb 12 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you hit songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Pink demonstrates how women can be feminine and tough as nails at the same time in her 2004 release, “Trouble.” In the first verse, we learn that — despite being decked out in... The post Music Friday: Pink’s Fingers Are Bejeweled With Diamonds and Gold in 2004’s ‘Trouble’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Heather Rae Young Shows Off Her New-and-Improved Engagement Ring

by Howard Cohen on Feb 11 2021
This past August, the newly engaged Heather Rae Young told her Instagram followers that she was “absolutely obsessed” with the 8.08-carat emerald-cut diamond she received from fellow reality TV star Tarek El Moussa. “It’s perfect for me in every way!,” the Selling Sunset host exclaimed on Instagram. “Thank you Mr. El Moussa for making me... The post Heather Rae Young Shows Off Her New-and-Improved Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Martha Stewart’s French Bulldogs Wear Diamond Collars for Dog Treat Launch

by Howard Cohen on Feb 10 2021
The internet has been buzzing about Martha Stewart’s blinged-out French Bulldogs. Crème Brûlée and Bête Noire recently wore what appeared to be diamond collars to their owner’s online press conference to launch a new line of CBD-infused, soft-baked treats — for dogs. The high-profile queen of cooking and crafts is said to have a net... The post Martha Stewart’s French Bulldogs Wear Diamond Collars for Dog Treat Launch appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Tom Brady Hoists the Iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy for Unprecedented 7th Time

by Howard Cohen on Feb 09 2021
Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady got to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy overhead for an unprecedented seventh time after he led his Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an impressive 31-9 win over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. It was the quarterback’s 10th Super Bowl appearance in 21 NFL seasons. The Super Bowl... The post Tom Brady Hoists the Iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy for Unprecedented 7th Time appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Britt Nicole Tells Her Young Fans They’re Worth More Than ‘Gold’

by Howard Cohen on Feb 05 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you sensational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Christian pop artist Britt Nicole delivers an inspirational message about empowerment, tolerance, confidence and self-love in her 2012 mainstream hit, “Gold.” In the catchy chorus, Nicole compares her youthful fans to everyone’s favorite... The post Music Friday: Britt Nicole Tells Her Young Fans They’re Worth More Than ‘Gold’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Uruguayan Miners Score ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Amethyst Geode in Shape of Heart

by Howard Cohen on Feb 04 2021
High in the hills overlooking the Uruguayan city of Artigas, miners scored a “once-in-a-lifetime” geode containing amethyst crystals in the shape of a heart. When the miners split the 80kg (176 lb) rock, mirror-image amethyst hearts appeared on each side. Uruguay Minerals director Marcos Lorenzelli told The Jeweler Blog that the geode — which he... The post Uruguayan Miners Score ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Amethyst Geode in Shape of Heart appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Birthstone Feature: 96-Carat Amethyst Stands Out in This Piece From Nat’l Gem Collection

by Howard Cohen on Feb 03 2021
One of the world’s most outstanding examples of February’s birthstone is the 96-carat heart-shaped stunner at the center of the “Amethyst Heart Brooch,” an Edwardian-period piece that was donated to the Smithsonian in 1973 by philanthropist Miriam Hubbard Morris. Exhibiting a deep, rich purple color, the Brazilian-sourced amethyst is surrounded by diamonds in a mounting... The post Birthstone Feature: 96-Carat Amethyst Stands Out in This Piece From Nat’l Gem Collection appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Survey: It Takes 36 Hints Over 8 Months to Get Your Significant Other to Propose

by Howard Cohen on Feb 02 2021
A new study reveals that 54% of engaged Americans dropped hints to their partner in an effort to get them to propose. It’s pretty clear that the average suitor was slow on the uptake, according to the survey commissioned by De Beers and conducted by OnePoll. There was an average span of 7.57 months between... The post Survey: It Takes 36 Hints Over 8 Months to Get Your Significant Other to Propose appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Valentine Shoppers to Spend More on Jewelry Than Any Other Category, Reports NRF

by Howard Cohen on Feb 01 2021
For the fifth year in a row, Valentine shoppers will be spending more on jewelry than any other category, according to a survey just released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The NRF is estimating that jewelry gifts will account for $4.1 billion, or 18.8% of the overall Valentine’s Day... The post Valentine Shoppers to Spend More on Jewelry Than Any Other Category, Reports NRF appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘Independent Women’ Buy Their Own Diamonds, Asserts Destiny’s Child

by Howard Cohen on Jan 29 2021
Music Friday: ‘Independent Women’ Buy Their Own Diamonds, Asserts Destiny’s Child Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child sing about female empowerment and financial independence in their 2000 hit, “Independent Women Part 1,” from the movie... The post Music Friday: ‘Independent Women’ Buy Their Own Diamonds, Asserts Destiny’s Child appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Brilliant Start to 2021: Botswana’s Karowe Mine Yields Pair of 300+ Carat Diamonds

by Howard Cohen on Jan 28 2021
Signaling a brilliant start to 2021, Lucara Diamond Corp. just unveiled a pair of 300-plus-carat, top-quality white diamonds from its prolific Karowe Mine in Botswana. The 341-carat and 378-carat, unbroken, Type IIa gems are the 54th and 55th diamonds greater than 200 carats to be recovered from Karowe since 2015. (Type IIa diamonds are colorless... The post Brilliant Start to 2021: Botswana’s Karowe Mine Yields Pair of 300+ Carat Diamonds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Valentine’s Day 2021 Promises to Be a Romantic Sunday of Marriage Proposals

by Howard Cohen on Jan 27 2021
Great news! Valentine’s Day comes out on a Sunday this year, which makes it the perfect time to pop the question with the perfect ring. Millions of suitors will take advantage of their day off to execute the perfect surprise proposal. It may start off with a romantic outing — a return to the scene... The post Valentine’s Day 2021 Promises to Be a Romantic Sunday of Marriage Proposals appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Gold Rush’ Star Parker Schnabel Comes Face to Face With the ‘Welcome Stranger’

by Howard Cohen on Jan 26 2021
Gold Rush star Parker Schnabel can hardly believe his eyes when he comes face to face with an exact replica of the “Welcome Stranger,” the largest gold nugget ever found at 72kg (158.7 lbs). In the Season 4, Episode 2, installment of Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail, we find Schnabel half a world away from the... The post ‘Gold Rush’ Star Parker Schnabel Comes Face to Face With the ‘Welcome Stranger’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.