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Baby Octopus Leads Divers to Lost Engagement Ring; Smartest Invertebrates Love Bling

on Apr 30 2020
A Canadian woman who lost her engagement ring while swimming in Howe Sound off Bowyer Island, British Columbia, is thanking a baby octopus for leading divers to the irreplaceable heirloom that had been in her fiancé’s family since the 1940s. As the world’s smartest invertebrates, octopuses have great memories, can carry out complex tasks and... The post Baby Octopus Leads Divers to Lost Engagement Ring; Smartest Invertebrates Love Bling appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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San Diego Musician Pops the Question With Ring That’s Seen Two Global Pandemics

on Apr 29 2020
The diamond ring that San Diego musician Scott Szikla used to propose to his neuroscientist girlfriend, Elena Blanco-Suarez, has seen two global pandemics — both COVID-19 and the Spanish flu that swept across the globe in 1918 and 1919. Szikla had planned to purchase an engagement ring at a local jeweler, but was stymied because... The post San Diego Musician Pops the Question With Ring That’s Seen Two Global Pandemics appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Dom Pedro’ Occupies Prime Spot Near the Hope Diamond; Hop on the Virtual Tour!

on Apr 28 2020
Occupying one of the most highly trafficked locations in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals in Washington, DC, is an obelisk-shaped aquamarine that is widely recognized as the masterwork of Bernd Munsteiner, an Idar-Oberstein-based gem cutter, who has been called “The Picasso of Gems” and “The Father of the Fantasy Cut.”... The post ‘Dom Pedro’ Occupies Prime Spot Near the Hope Diamond; Hop on the Virtual Tour! appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Pink Diamond Jennifer Lopez Got From Ben Affleck in 2002 Is Still Making Headlines

on Apr 27 2020
Back in 2002, Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez with a 6.1-carat radiant-cut fancy intense pink diamond. Even though the power couple — affectionally known as Bennifer — never tied the knot, the ring sparked a craze for colored diamonds. Now, 18 years and two engagements later, Lopez's pink stunner is still making headlines. The... The post Pink Diamond Jennifer Lopez Got From Ben Affleck in 2002 Is Still Making Headlines appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Timing & Ring Sizing

on Apr 24 2020
If you are in need of a diamond engagement ring ASAP… we’ve got your back. However, you will want to make sure to take the time to plan out specifically when you will need your ring in store; especially if you are aiming to create a custom design engagement ring. If you are planning to... The post Timing & Ring Sizing appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Trumpeter Herb Alpert Teams Up With Janet Jackson in 1987’s ‘Diamonds’

on Apr 24 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you memorable songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Back in 1987, legendary jazz trumpeter Herb Alpert reinvigorated his career and climbed back to the top of the charts by collaborating with a 21-year-old Janet Jackson on a song called “Diamonds.” Borrowing from... The post Music Friday: Trumpeter Herb Alpert Teams Up With Janet Jackson in 1987’s ‘Diamonds’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Here Are the Top Baby Girl Names Inspired by Precious Gemstones

on Apr 23 2020
The most popular baby girl names in the U.S. are Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella and Sophia, according to the Social Security Administration’s latest statistics. With traditional names all the rage, expectant parents may consider taking a closer look at the symbolic and beautiful baby names associated with precious stones. It was not unusual in the... The post Here Are the Top Baby Girl Names Inspired by Precious Gemstones appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Before The Engagement Ring Purchase

on Apr 22 2020
This may be amongst the largest purchases you’ve made thus far. Think about other big purchases you may or may have not made so far in your life. That Honda Civic or BMW in your garage? That condo or house with a white picket fence? You wouldn’t purchase a car or a house without taking... The post Before The Engagement Ring Purchase appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Gold-Infused Drug Inhibits Spread of Coronavirus, Say Georgia State Researchers

on Apr 22 2020
Auranofin, a gold-infused drug originally developed in 1985 and approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is effective at inhibiting the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to researchers at Georgia State University. In the preliminary study, human cells infected with the virus were treated with Auranofin, and within 48 hours of treatment, the amount... The post Gold-Infused Drug Inhibits Spread of Coronavirus, Say Georgia State Researchers appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Can’t Visit the National Gem Collection in DC? Here’s the Next Best Thing

on Apr 21 2020
More than six million people pass through the hallowed halls of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection in an average year. The collection dates back to 1884 and is the home to some of the world’s most famous gems. But, with all the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC, temporarily closed to support the effort to contain... The post Can’t Visit the National Gem Collection in DC? Here’s the Next Best Thing appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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World’s Top Diamond Producer, Alrosa, Doubles Spending to Battle COVID-19

on Apr 20 2020
Alrosa, the world’s leading diamond producer in terms of carats, has more than doubled its spending to counter the spread of COVID-19 in and around its mining and administrative sites in Yakutia and Moscow. Alrosa announced last week that its initial outlay of 147 million rubles ($1.99 million) has been elevated to 308 million rubles ($4.15... The post World’s Top Diamond Producer, Alrosa, Doubles Spending to Battle COVID-19 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Rob Thomas Tells a Story of Empathy and Love in 2009’s ‘Her Diamonds’

on Apr 17 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. In his 2009 hit, “Her Diamonds,” Rob Thomas reflects on his wife’s battle with a debilitating autoimmune disease. In this deeply personal song about empathy and love, Thomas uses the phrase “her diamonds” as... The post Music Friday: Rob Thomas Tells a Story of Empathy and Love in 2009’s ‘Her Diamonds’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Today’ Show Weatherman Al Roker Is Thrilled for Newly Engaged Daughter Courtney

on Apr 16 2020
Al Roker was thrilled to announce his daughter's engagement on Instagram this past Sunday. The venerable Today show weatherman shared three pics of his daughter, Courtney, posing with her new fiancé, Wesley Laga, and showing off what appears to be a princess-cut diamond in a square diamond halo setting. The post earned more than 62,000 Likes... The post ‘Today’ Show Weatherman Al Roker Is Thrilled for Newly Engaged Daughter Courtney appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Sanitation Crew Helps GA Woman Rescue 3-Stone Diamond Ring From County Landfill

on Apr 15 2020
Gainesville resident Joan Sheffield says that as soon as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lifts the state's shelter-in-place order, she will be hosting a luncheon for a sanitation crew that helped find her three-stone diamond wedding ring at the Hall County Landfill. Sheffield had worn the ring on her left hand for the past 34 years,... The post Sanitation Crew Helps GA Woman Rescue 3-Stone Diamond Ring From County Landfill appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Leading Diamond Company Donates $2.5MM to Fight Pandemic in Botswana and Namibia

on Apr 14 2020
As a 50/50 joint venture partner with both Botswana and Namibia in the recovery and sorting of rough diamonds, De Beers Group has regularly supported the communities that surround its mines. The Group has provided funds for improving schools, mentoring local business owners, boosting local economies and creating health programs. But, now, in the face... The post Leading Diamond Company Donates $2.5MM to Fight Pandemic in Botswana and Namibia appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Friends and Family Witness Quarantined Couple’s Marriage Proposal Via Google Hangouts

on Apr 13 2020
With an engagement ring "burning a hole" in his pocket, PJ Bruno delivered a marriage proposal to his longtime girlfriend, Jaz Zepatos, while the New York couple was quarantined at his parents' house in Delaware. What made the proposal extra special was that Bruno secretly invited family and friends to participate in realtime via Google... The post Friends and Family Witness Quarantined Couple’s Marriage Proposal Via Google Hangouts appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday Tribute: Bill Withers Explains Why Your Love is Like a Chunk of Gold

on Apr 10 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we pay tribute to the incomparable Bill Withers, the hardscrabble singer-songwriter-musician from Slab Fork, WV, who made an everlasting mark on popular culture with a string of classics, including “Ain’t No Sunshine” (1971),... The post Music Friday Tribute: Bill Withers Explains Why Your Love is Like a Chunk of Gold appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Before The Engagement Ring Purchase

on Apr 09 2020
This may be amongst the largest purchases you’ve made thus far. Think about other big purchases you may or may have not made so far in your life. That Honda Civic or BMW in your garage? That condo or house with a white picket fence? You wouldn’t purchase a car or a house without taking... The post Before The Engagement Ring Purchase appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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GIA’s ‘Gemkids’ Website Is Aimed at Youngsters Who Love Gems and Jewelry

on Apr 09 2020
Kids think gemstones and jewelry are cool. That's why the Gemological Institute of America has put together a great website called Gemkids®. Overflowing with colorful graphics and exciting gem photos, the site does a great job of taking gemological and historical concepts and synthesizing them into bitesize tidbits that are easy for your little ones... The post GIA’s ‘Gemkids’ Website Is Aimed at Youngsters Who Love Gems and Jewelry appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Philly Couple Takes Break From Quarantine to Get Engaged Atop the ‘Rocky’ Steps

on Apr 08 2020
A Philadelphia couple recently took a much-needed break from quarantine to visit one of their favorite places — the top of the Rocky Steps at the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Emily Weiss was shocked when her boyfriend, Elly Nemtsov, popped the question in the exact spot where Sylvester Stallone's beloved character raised... The post Philly Couple Takes Break From Quarantine to Get Engaged Atop the ‘Rocky’ Steps appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.