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Music Friday: Pink Shows Off Her ‘Gold Diamond Rings’ in 2001’s ‘Get the Party Started’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 23 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Pink shows off her style in the 2001 international blockbuster, “Get the Party Started.” In the first verse of her good-time, signature anthem, Pink gives a nod to her fashionable jewelry. She sings,... The post Music Friday: Pink Shows Off Her ‘Gold Diamond Rings’ in 2001’s ‘Get the Party Started’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Can Diamond Filtration Improve the Taste of the World’s Finest Vodka?

by Howard Cohen on Oct 22 2020
Back in 2007, actor Dan Aykroyd and artist John Alexander developed a unique vodka that was triple filtered through “Herkimer Diamonds.” The proprietary process for making Crystal Head vodka used layers of these stones to extract the impurities that conventional filters could not — delivering a clean, ultra-smooth vodka that was intended to be enjoyed... The post Can Diamond Filtration Improve the Taste of the World’s Finest Vodka? appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Bachelorette’ Clare Crawley Says Diamond Ring Is a Symbol of Self-Love

by Howard Cohen on Oct 21 2020
Bachelorette Clare Crawley sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted by the paparazzi wearing a diamond ring in her hometown of Sacramento, CA, this past week — only days after the airing of the Season 16 premiere. The intrigue surrounding Crawley’s journey to find true love shook the Bachelorette Nation in early August, when a... The post ‘Bachelorette’ Clare Crawley Says Diamond Ring Is a Symbol of Self-Love appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Three Years As a Doorstop, 17-Pound Nugget Sparked NC’s Gold Rush in 1802

by Howard Cohen on Oct 20 2020
Located in North Carolina’s Cabarrus County, the Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. It was 1799 when a young Conrad Reed scooped up an unusual yellow rock near his family’s farm at Little Meadow Creek. For three years, the glittery 17-pound oddity served as a... The post Three Years As a Doorstop, 17-Pound Nugget Sparked NC’s Gold Rush in 1802 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Queen Elizabeth II Wears Spectacular Sapphire Jewelry in New Portrait

by Howard Cohen on Oct 19 2020
Queen Elizabeth II is wearing a spectacular sapphire ensemble in an official portrait released by the Government of Canada. The 94-year-old monarch, who was separately proclaimed the Queen of Canada when she ascended to the British throne in 1953, is bedecked in a famous series of pieces called “The King George VI Victorian Suite.” Included... The post Queen Elizabeth II Wears Spectacular Sapphire Jewelry in New Portrait appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Young Bobbie Gentry Wears Faux Ruby Ring in ‘Chickasaw County Child’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 16 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Bobbie Gentry’s autobiographical “Chickasaw County Child” tells the story of the four-time Grammy winner’s unlikely rise to fame despite her hardscrabble upbringing in rural Mississippi. In the song, Gentry’s mom assures the young... The post Music Friday: Young Bobbie Gentry Wears Faux Ruby Ring in ‘Chickasaw County Child’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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NDC’s 2020 Holiday Trend Report: Diamond Gifts Will Celebrate Love and Hope

by Howard Cohen on Oct 15 2020
After a year of upheaval, holiday season 2020 will see a surge in demand for diamond gifts that symbolize hope, love and celebration, according to the Natural Diamond Council’s 2020 “Holiday Trend Report.” Compiled by the NDC’s Style Collective, an international team of fashion experts and influencers, the report spotlights four themes that will be... The post NDC’s 2020 Holiday Trend Report: Diamond Gifts Will Celebrate Love and Hope appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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14.83-Carat ‘Spirit of the Rose’ Diamond Could Yield $38MM at Sotheby’s Geneva

by Howard Cohen on Oct 14 2020
“The Spirit of the Rose” — a 14.83-carat fancy vivid purple-pink diamond that’s so special it has its own website — is expected to fetch up to $38 million when it hits the auction block at Sotheby’s Geneva on November 11. Sourced in 2017 at Alrosa’s Ebelyakh deposit in Yakutia, Russia, the oval-shaped sparkler was... The post 14.83-Carat ‘Spirit of the Rose’ Diamond Could Yield $38MM at Sotheby’s Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Next Stop on the Virtual Gem Gallery Tour Is the ‘Picasso Kunzite Necklace’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 13 2020
Highlighted by a 396.30-carat pleochroic kunzite, the “Picasso Kunzite Necklace“ is the next stop on our virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Pleochroism is an optical phenomenon in which a gemstone presents multiple colors when observed at different angles. The impressive cushion-cut kunzite... The post Next Stop on the Virtual Gem Gallery Tour Is the ‘Picasso Kunzite Necklace’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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UA Staffer Finds Missing Diamond at Top of 101,000-Seat Bryant-Denny Stadium

by Howard Cohen on Oct 12 2020
University of Alabama staffer Victoria Giattina defied all odds last week by locating a missing diamond in the cavernous confines of the 101,800-seat Bryant–Denny Stadium. Even more amazing is the fact that the assistant director of event management and external operations completed her impossible assignment in less than 30 minutes. The drama unfolded after last... The post UA Staffer Finds Missing Diamond at Top of 101,000-Seat Bryant-Denny Stadium appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: For 70 Years, Singers Have Told the Story of ‘Big Blue Diamonds’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 09 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, music legend Van Morrison serves up his 2006 interpretation of “Big Blue Diamonds,” a frequently covered song that was first released 70 years ago. Written by Earl J. “Kit” Carson, “Big Blue Diamonds”... The post Music Friday: For 70 Years, Singers Have Told the Story of ‘Big Blue Diamonds’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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October Birthstone Feature: ‘Yowah Nut Opal’ Is One of Nature’s Great Surprises

by Howard Cohen on Oct 08 2020
There’s an unusual nut from Queensland, Australia, that will never find its way into a candy bar or portable protein pack. That’s because the Yowah nut is actually a naturally forming concretion — an inedible ironstone nodule that looks very much like a nut. What’s even more fascinating about Yowah nuts is that when they’re... The post October Birthstone Feature: ‘Yowah Nut Opal’ Is One of Nature’s Great Surprises appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Julius Caesar ‘Assassination Coin’ Dating to 42 BC Could Be Worth Millions

by Howard Cohen on Oct 07 2020
A previously unrecorded example of an ancient “Ides of March” gold coin commemorating the assassination of Roman dictator Julius Caesar in 44 BC has been confirmed by rare coin authenticators in the United States and the United Kingdom. Only three are known to exist. One expert described the nickel-sized rarity as “a masterpiece of ancient... The post Julius Caesar ‘Assassination Coin’ Dating to 42 BC Could Be Worth Millions appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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For 2nd Time in 18 Months, Japanese Dad Honors Daughter With Flawless Diamond

by Howard Cohen on Oct 06 2020
Eighteen months ago, an unnamed Japanese private collector plunked down $13.7 million for a D-flawless, 88.22-carat oval diamond at Sotheby’s Hong Kong. He gifted it to his eldest daughter and named it “Manami Star” in her honor. Yesterday, it was deja vu all over again for the devoted dad, as his winning bid of $15.6... The post For 2nd Time in 18 Months, Japanese Dad Honors Daughter With Flawless Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Lorde Channels ‘Hunger Games’ Heroine in the Gem-Infused ‘Yellow Flicker Beat’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 02 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Lorde channels Hunger Games protagonist Katniss Everdeen in “Yellow Flicker Beat,” a dark jam that’s infused with references to gemstones and precious metals. In the first verse, Lorde sings, “I’m a princess cut... The post Music Friday: Lorde Channels ‘Hunger Games’ Heroine in the Gem-Infused ‘Yellow Flicker Beat’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Here’s Why Brazil’s Paraiba Tourmaline Has a Nearly Identical African Cousin

by Howard Cohen on Oct 01 2020
Paraiba tourmaline is the most prized variety of October’s birthstone. The vivid teal, turquoise and neon blue stones caused a sensation when they were first discovered in Brazil's tropical, coastal state of Paraiba in 1987. Worldwide demand sparked a mining frenzy and, within five years, the supply beneath "Paraiba Hill" was largely tapped out. With... The post Here’s Why Brazil’s Paraiba Tourmaline Has a Nearly Identical African Cousin appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Is It Possible to Set a Diamond Ablaze? These Scientists Deliver the Answer

by Howard Cohen on Sep 30 2020
Diamond sits alone atop the Mohs scale as the hardest naturally occurring material known to man. It is harder than a ruby, sapphire or emerald and has the ability to slice through steel like a hot knife through butter. The only substance that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Under normal circumstances, diamonds truly... The post Is It Possible to Set a Diamond Ablaze? These Scientists Deliver the Answer appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Model Jasmine Tookes Dishes About Her Romantic Adventure and 7-Carat Diamond Ring

by Howard Cohen on Sep 29 2020
Snapchat executive Juan David Borrero pulled out all the stops for his marriage proposal to Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes on September 21. The Ecuador-born Borrero’s romantic adventure covered three states and culminated with a drone-delivered 7-carat oval-shaped diamond engagement ring. This past Thursday, the supermodel’s 4.1 million Instagram followers got to see intimate shots... The post Model Jasmine Tookes Dishes About Her Romantic Adventure and 7-Carat Diamond Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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25 Years of Searching Yields 2nd-Largest Diamond in Arkansas Park’s History

by Howard Cohen on Sep 28 2020
In a shining example of how persistence pays off, Kevin Kinard scored a 9.07-carat diamond during a Labor Day visit to Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. The 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, Ark., had caught the diamond bug during a second-grade field trip to the park and had returned regularly ever... The post 25 Years of Searching Yields 2nd-Largest Diamond in Arkansas Park’s History appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Brokenhearted Sam Smith Cries Out, ‘My Diamonds Leave With You’

by Howard Cohen on Sep 25 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you brand new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, English singer-songwriter Sam Smith tries to wrap his mind around a bitter breakup in his sensational, new single, “Diamonds.” Throughout the song, Smith acknowledges that his ex-lover was using him for his... The post Music Friday: Brokenhearted Sam Smith Cries Out, ‘My Diamonds Leave With You’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.