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Pizza Ring Empowers Aussie Woman to Pop the Question During Soccer Match

on Mar 11 2020
In early February, we announced that the Aussie division of Domino's was giving away a one-of-a-kind, pizza-slice engagement ring topped with bubbly diamond “cheese” and ruby “pepperoni.” This past Friday, the lucky winner got down on one knee and proposed to her boyfriend just after he scored a goal in the waning minutes of an... The post Pizza Ring Empowers Aussie Woman to Pop the Question During Soccer Match appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Royal Canadian Mint Launches World’s First Diamond-Shaped Collectible Coin

on Mar 10 2020
The Royal Canadian Mint has created an extravagant, three-dimensional diamond-shaped collectible coin adorned with an actual diamond. Crafted from three ounces of 99.99% pure silver, each 2020 $50 coin is punctuated by a 0.20-carat square-cut Forevermark© Black Label diamond sourced from Northern Ontario's Victor Mine. With a limited production of 700, the offering has already... The post Royal Canadian Mint Launches World’s First Diamond-Shaped Collectible Coin appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Hoping to Save His Relationship, Frankie Valli Points to a ‘Little Chip of Diamond’

on Mar 06 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we often bring you throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Frankie Valli makes a last-ditch attempt to save a failing relationship in his 1965 hit, “Let’s Hang On!”. As the song begins, we learn that Valli’s significant other is looking to “call... The post Music Friday: Hoping to Save His Relationship, Frankie Valli Points to a ‘Little Chip of Diamond’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Missouri Man Delivers Surprise Proposal to ‘Ellen’ Superfan With Help From the Host

on Mar 05 2020
A Missouri couple who admitted to doing things a little "backward" recently got engaged on the Ellen DeGeneres Show in front of a live studio audience and 4.2 million viewers at home. Rachel Anderson and Dane Wobbe had been surprised on December 16, 2019, when the popular host visited their living room in St. Charles,... The post Missouri Man Delivers Surprise Proposal to ‘Ellen’ Superfan With Help From the Host appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Here’s One More Reason for Proposal Procrastinators to Finally Put a Ring on It

on Mar 04 2020
Despite the best of intentions, many young suitors let the winter season slip away without proposing to the loves of their lives. They couldn’t gather enough courage on Christmas Day (the single most popular time of the year to pop the question) and missed a wonderful opportunity on New Year’s Eve. Then, Valentine’s Day came... The post Here’s One More Reason for Proposal Procrastinators to Finally Put a Ring on It appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Congratulations, March Babies! Your Official Birthstone Is Sea Blue Aquamarine

on Mar 03 2020
As the official birthstone for the month of March, aquamarine is the sea-blue variety of the mineral beryl, whose family members include the intense green emerald and the pink to orange-pink morganite. Aquamarine can range in color from rich blue to greenish-blue, with each variation dependent on trace amounts of iron in the gemstone’s chemical composition.... The post Congratulations, March Babies! Your Official Birthstone Is Sea Blue Aquamarine appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Stanford Scientists Transform Fossil Fuel Molecules Into Pure Diamond

on Mar 02 2020
A new study from Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory reveals how — with the right amount of pressure and a modest amount of heat — a substance found in crude oil and natural gas can be transformed into pure diamond. The findings were published February 21 in the journal Science Advances. “Starting with... The post Stanford Scientists Transform Fossil Fuel Molecules Into Pure Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Short Film Details How Diamond Revenues Empower the People of Botswana

on Feb 27 2020
In 1967, diamonds were discovered in the newly independent Republic of Botswana. At the time, the land-locked country in Southern Africa was the third-poorest on the continent, but the wealth and opportunity generated by its gleaming natural resource has propelled it into one of Africa's most successful economies. The key to that success is that... The post Short Film Details How Diamond Revenues Empower the People of Botswana appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Class Ring Lost in Maine 47 Years Ago Is Unearthed in Finland — 4,000 Miles Away

on Feb 26 2020
Forty-seven years ago, Debra McKenna lost her boyfriend's high school ring in the bathroom of a Portland, Maine, department store. Shawn's ring was adorned with an oval blue faceted stone and embellished with the tall mast symbol for Morse High School's athletic nickname — the Shipbuilders. Ironically, the ring was discovered in early February by... The post Class Ring Lost in Maine 47 Years Ago Is Unearthed in Finland — 4,000 Miles Away appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Alrosa Raises Profile in Color Market With Sale of 6-Carat Fancy Intense Pink-Purple Diamond

on Feb 25 2020
In a move that will surely raise its profile in the global market for polished colored diamonds, Russian mining giant Alrosa recently sold a 6.21-carat fancy intense pink-purple stunner to New York-based diamantaire Larry West. Already the world’s leading diamond producer in terms of sheer output, Alrosa is looking to become a major player in... The post Alrosa Raises Profile in Color Market With Sale of 6-Carat Fancy Intense Pink-Purple Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Couples Spent an Average of $5,900 on Engagement Rings in 2019, Reports The Knot

on Feb 24 2020
Couples spent an average of $5,900 on their engagement rings in 2019, according to The Knot's 13th Annual Real Weddings Study. That amount reflected a budget increase of about 4% compared to 2018. The engagement ring continues to be the second-highest-priced item on the list of all wedding expenses (the venue is #1). Overall, the... The post Couples Spent an Average of $5,900 on Engagement Rings in 2019, Reports The Knot appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Marty Raybon Tells the Story of a Young Couple’s ‘Cracker Jack Diamond’

on Feb 21 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country music artist Marty Raybon tells the story of how a trivial prize in a box of caramel corn became a powerful symbol of a couple's eternal love. In "Cracker Jack Diamond," Raybon... The post Music Friday: Marty Raybon Tells the Story of a Young Couple’s ‘Cracker Jack Diamond’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Icelandic Hotel Offers One Free Night to Ladies Who ‘Take the Lead’ on Leap Day

on Feb 20 2020
Ladies planning to pop the question on Leap Day, February 29, may want to check out this tempting offer from Iceland's Hotel Rangá, a luxury countryside resort about an hour's drive from the capital city of Reykjavik. The hotel — which delivers breathtaking views of the northern lights — is giving away a free one-night... The post Icelandic Hotel Offers One Free Night to Ladies Who ‘Take the Lead’ on Leap Day appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Soft Drink Giant Is Giving Away an Engagement Diamond Lab-Grown From Crystal Pepsi

on Feb 19 2020
The 1.53-carat diamond at the center of Pepsi's Engagement Ring Giveaway was formed in a lab with carbon derived from its short-lived spinoff, Crystal Pepsi. Soft-drink fans may remember that Pepsi tested the crystal clear version of its ubiquitous carbonated beverage in 1992, and then pulled the plug on the nationwide rollout a year later.... The post Soft Drink Giant Is Giving Away an Engagement Diamond Lab-Grown From Crystal Pepsi appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Air Force Pilot Launches Ring 17 Miles Into Space as Part of Stellar Marriage Proposal

on Feb 18 2020
A U.S. Air Force pilot attached an engagement ring to a weather balloon and sent it 17 miles into space as part of a spectacular surprise marriage proposal that included a wild hunt to retrieve the precious payload after it plummeted back to earth. Stuart Shippee, a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber pilot from the 393rd... The post Air Force Pilot Launches Ring 17 Miles Into Space as Part of Stellar Marriage Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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172-Carat Parallelogram-Shaped Amethyst With ‘Staircase Cut’ Resides at Smithsonian

on Feb 17 2020
One of the world’s most unusual examples of February’s birthstone is this 172.23-carat parallelogram-shaped amethyst that boasts a fancy "staircase cut" on the pavilion. (That's the slanted lower portion of the gem just below the girdle). Sourced at Hallelujah Junction, Nev., just 30 miles north of Reno, this impressive stone is the first from that... The post 172-Carat Parallelogram-Shaped Amethyst With ‘Staircase Cut’ Resides at Smithsonian appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Nissan Ad Boosts Exposure of ‘Gold,’ Andreya Triana’s 2015 Release

on Feb 14 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Andreya Triana’s 2015 release, “Gold,” gets a big boost when Nissan features the song in its commercial for the 2020 Versa. In this tune about learning to appreciate the simple things in life,... The post Music Friday: Nissan Ad Boosts Exposure of ‘Gold,’ Andreya Triana’s 2015 Release appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Black Diamonds Are the Toughest, Says Pop Diva Janet Jackson, and She’s Right

on Feb 13 2020
Black diamonds have been top of mind this week because Janet Jackson announced on Monday that both her newest studio album and upcoming world tour will be called "Black Diamond." Jackson explained the symbolism behind the gemstone reference on her Instagram page. "Black Diamonds are the toughest of all the diamonds, the hardest to cut,"... The post Black Diamonds Are the Toughest, Says Pop Diva Janet Jackson, and She’s Right appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Fancy Pink Diamonds Soar 116% in Value Over Past Decade, Says Research Group

on Feb 12 2020
Fancy pink diamonds soared 116% in value over the past decade, outpacing blues (81%) and yellows (21%), according to a report by the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), an Israel-based group that tracks diamond pricing data in the global trading centers of Hong Kong, New York and Tel Aviv. While the overall index for fancy-color... The post Fancy Pink Diamonds Soar 116% in Value Over Past Decade, Says Research Group appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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World’s Youngest Billionaire Kylie Jenner Mulls Her Next Profession: ‘Diamond Finder’

on Feb 11 2020
A number of celebrity websites have been revisiting a memorable 2011 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians — the one where a 14-year-old Kylie Jenner rescues her big sister Kim Kardashian West’s $75,000 diamond earring from the ocean floor in Bora Bora. Fans will remember how Kardashian West’s earring got jostled loose after her... The post World’s Youngest Billionaire Kylie Jenner Mulls Her Next Profession: ‘Diamond Finder’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.