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Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Hides Engagement Rings in Desserts ‘All the Time’

by Howard Cohen on Mar 29 2022
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay revealed in a recent episode of his Always Hungry podcast on iHeartRadio that excited patrons ask him to hide engagement rings in desserts "all the time." In a playful exchange with his 25-year-old co-host daughter, Sophie, the Beat Bobby Flay cooking star noted how his famous restaurants have served as the... The post Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Hides Engagement Rings in Desserts ‘All the Time’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Weighing 228 Carats, ‘The Rock’ Could Fetch Up to $30MM at Christie’s Geneva

by Howard Cohen on Mar 28 2022
Billed as the largest white diamond ever to appear for sale at auction, "The Rock" will be the top lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva on May 11. The 228.31-carat, pear-shaped gem — which was unveiled to the press at Christie's Dubai on Friday — carries a pre-auction estimate of $20 million to... The post Weighing 228 Carats, ‘The Rock’ Could Fetch Up to $30MM at Christie’s Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Bob Seger’s Sweetheart Is ‘Looking So Right in Her Diamonds and Frills’

by Howard Cohen on Mar 25 2022
Welcome once again to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. In the 1978 classic, “Hollywood Nights,” Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Seger tells the story of an unsophisticated Midwestern boy who moves to the West Coast and falls for a... The post Music Friday: Bob Seger’s Sweetheart Is ‘Looking So Right in Her Diamonds and Frills’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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The Royal Mint Employs New Method to Extract 99% of Gold From Electronic Waste

by Howard Cohen on Mar 24 2022
Utilizing a patented, transformative technology, The Royal Mint will be able to extract 99% of the precious metals contained within electronic waste – in seconds, at room temperature. The Canada-based company called Excir is credited with developing the innovative, ethical and sustainable way to separate gold and other precious metals from the circuit boards of... The post The Royal Mint Employs New Method to Extract 99% of Gold From Electronic Waste appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Houston Women Take Control of Their Relationships in ‘Marry Me Now’ Reality Series

by Howard Cohen on Mar 23 2022
OWN just premiered Marry Me Now, an unscripted reality series that follows eight Houston women who have run out of patience and refuse to wait any longer for their clueless partners to pop the question. Each week, love and life coach Rebecca Lynn Pope will guide one woman as she takes the reins in her... The post Houston Women Take Control of Their Relationships in ‘Marry Me Now’ Reality Series appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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World’s Most Advanced Diamond Recovery Vessel Gets to Work Off Coast of Namibia

by Howard Cohen on Mar 22 2022
The world's most advanced diamond recovery vessel, the Benguela Gem, was officially unveiled in Namibia on Friday. The 580-foot-long, custom-built vessel is capable of extracting 500,000 carats annually from the coastal waters off Namibia — boosting Debmarine Namibia’s annual diamond output by 45% and creating 160 high-skilled jobs for Namibians. Built at a cost of... The post World’s Most Advanced Diamond Recovery Vessel Gets to Work Off Coast of Namibia appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Ammolite Is About to Become the Official Gemstone of Alberta, Canada

by Howard Cohen on Mar 21 2022
The beautiful, iridescent ammolite is about to become the official gemstone of the Canadian province of Alberta. Found predominantly in southern Alberta, ammolite is uniquely associated with the province’s identity. Ammolite is formed from the fossilized shells of molluscs, known as ammonites, which lived in an inland sea east of the Rocky Mountains. After sinking... The post Ammolite Is About to Become the Official Gemstone of Alberta, Canada appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Peggy Lee Wants a ‘Ring, Ringa-Linga’ in ‘Baubles, Bangles & Beads’

by Howard Cohen on Mar 18 2022
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you wonderful tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today’s magic carpet ride down Memory Lane finds Peggy Lee singing “Baubles, Bangles & Beads” — a widely covered tune from 1954’s Tony Award-winning production of Kismet. The Broadway success of “Baubles, Bangles &... The post Music Friday: Peggy Lee Wants a ‘Ring, Ringa-Linga’ in ‘Baubles, Bangles & Beads’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Mercury’s Surface May Be Covered With 16 Quadrillion Tons of ‘Shock Diamonds’

by Howard Cohen on Mar 17 2022
Take a look at the surface of Mercury and you'll probably agree that this planet could use a round or two of dermabrasion. With no significant atmosphere to deflect asteroids and comets, the diminutive planet closest to the sun is completely pocked with craters and imperfections. On the bright side, however, any one of those... The post Mercury’s Surface May Be Covered With 16 Quadrillion Tons of ‘Shock Diamonds’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Lost Diamond Pops Out of Vacuum Cleaner at Panama City Beach Apparel Store

by Howard Cohen on Mar 16 2022
In an uncanny stroke of good fortune, a Panama City, FL, resident was reunited with her lost engagement diamond, thanks to the honesty of a Good Samaritan at a women's apparel store and a vacuum cleaner that happened to get clogged at the most opportune time. A few weeks ago, Haley Breitenbach was enjoying an... The post Lost Diamond Pops Out of Vacuum Cleaner at Panama City Beach Apparel Store appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Sale of Snickers ‘Hungriest Player of the Year’ Bling Benefits AZ Healthcare Workers

by Howard Cohen on Mar 15 2022
In February of 2021, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray donated his high-profile Snickers “Hungriest Player of the Year” necklace to the Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing. On Saturday, the necklace valued at $60,000+ yielded a mere $24,000 at Lelands' "Winter Classic 2022" auction. According to the Lelands website, the unique piece of football... The post Sale of Snickers ‘Hungriest Player of the Year’ Bling Benefits AZ Healthcare Workers appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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This 2-Carat Diamond Was Cooked Up in a Lab Using Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning

by Howard Cohen on Mar 14 2022
Hidden Valley celebrated National Ranch Day — March 10 — by unveiling a 2.01-carat round brilliant-cut diamond cooked up in a lab using Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning. To pull off this feat, the popular condiment company employed the expertise of geologist Dean VandenBiesen, who is also the Vice President of LifeGem, a company known for... The post This 2-Carat Diamond Was Cooked Up in a Lab Using Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Easton Corbin Makes Plans to Pick the Perfect Ring in ‘Marry That Girl’

by Howard Cohen on Mar 11 2022
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, country star Easton Corbin's brand new release tells the story of a young man who believes in love at first sight. While his mom and his best friend urge the lovestruck romantic to... The post Music Friday: Easton Corbin Makes Plans to Pick the Perfect Ring in ‘Marry That Girl’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Mark Your Calendar: The First Day of Spring Is Also National Proposal Day

by Howard Cohen on Mar 10 2022
If you missed last month's chance to pop the question on the most romantic day of the year, Valentine's Day, or on the once-in-a-lifetime true Twosday (2/22/22), there's another fine date around the corner — Sunday, March 20. Not only is that the first day of spring, it's also National Proposal Day. Conceived by John... The post Mark Your Calendar: The First Day of Spring Is Also National Proposal Day appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Birthstone Feature: 1,298-Carat Aquamarine Was Gifted to Eleanor Roosevelt in 1936

by Howard Cohen on Mar 08 2022
Did you know that one of the largest and most famous aquamarines of all time — a 1,298-carat wonder — was gifted to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt by Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas more than 85 years ago? This extraordinary example of March's official birthstone now resides in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum... The post Birthstone Feature: 1,298-Carat Aquamarine Was Gifted to Eleanor Roosevelt in 1936 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Jewelers Mutual to Give Away Milwaukee Bucks Super Fan Championship Ring

by Howard Cohen on Mar 07 2022
One lucky Milwaukee Bucks fan is going to win a limited-edition Super Fan championship ring hand set with 138 brilliant-cut white diamonds in 10-karat white and yellow gold. The Super Fan ring, above left, has the same general appearance as the official NBA championship ring, above right, that was awarded to the players and coaches... The post Jewelers Mutual to Give Away Milwaukee Bucks Super Fan Championship Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Buddy Melton’s ‘A Diamond Took My Place’ Tells Story of Forlorn Lover

by Howard Cohen on Mar 04 2022
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new music with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, bluegrass star Buddy Melton tells the story of a poor boy who proposes to the love of his life, only to find out she loves another, in his brand new release "A Diamond... The post Music Friday: Buddy Melton’s ‘A Diamond Took My Place’ Tells Story of Forlorn Lover appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Once a Week, Ordinary Folks Get to Search for One of the World’s Rarest Gems

by Howard Cohen on Mar 03 2022
Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco near the headwaters of the San Benito River, amateur treasure hunters pay $100 per ticket for the thrill of scouring the screening field at the Benitoite Mining Company for one of the world’s rarest gemstones — the beautiful bright blue benitoite. From 9am to 3pm on Saturdays, the... The post Once a Week, Ordinary Folks Get to Search for One of the World’s Rarest Gems appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Denver Reporter, Good Samaritan Team Up to Save Engagement Ring From Icy Doom

by Howard Cohen on Mar 02 2022
“No! You’re KIDDING ME!” Paulina Morales screamed, as she caught a glimpse of her cherished engagement ring during a Zoom call with Denver-based CBS reporter Spencer Wilson. The Texas bride-to-be had lost her ring in a Colorado snowbank early in February and feared that it was lost forever. But, thanks to the efforts of the... The post Denver Reporter, Good Samaritan Team Up to Save Engagement Ring From Icy Doom appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Weddings Make Strong Comeback in 2021; Boom Expected for 2022, Says The Knot

by Howard Cohen on Mar 01 2022
The Knot’s 2021 "Real Weddings Study" paints a picture of a wedding industry returning to normalcy after more than a year of COVID-related "minimonies" and micro weddings. The study also predicts a wedding boom for 2022. The average cost of a wedding in 2021 was $28,000 ($34,000 including the engagement ring), which represents a full... The post Weddings Make Strong Comeback in 2021; Boom Expected for 2022, Says The Knot appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.