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$24 Million Australian Opal Centre Starts to Take Shape at Lightning Ridge

by Howard Cohen on Mar 13 2019
A world-class facility dedicated to Australia's national gemstone is taking shape at the edge of the outback in New South Wales. The new Australian Opal Centre in Lightning Ridge — a two-story underground building designed by internationally renowned architects Glenn Murcutt and Wendy Lewin — will be filled with glittering treasures from the earth and... The post $24 Million Australian Opal Centre Starts to Take Shape at Lightning Ridge appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Auction Reminds Us: Elvis Presley Loved to Give Away Jewelry to Friends and Fans

by Howard Cohen on Mar 12 2019
Every time Elvis Presley's personal jewelry comes up for auction, we're reminded of the singer's legendary generosity. You see, for all the treasures Presley kept for himself, he gave away nearly as many, according to his personal jeweler. Presley famously wore gem-encrusted rings and pendants, and often gifted the jewelry to friends, colleagues and fans.... The post Auction Reminds Us: Elvis Presley Loved to Give Away Jewelry to Friends and Fans appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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A-Rod Proposes to J. Lo With Eye-Popping Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

by Howard Cohen on Mar 11 2019
Back in 2001, Jennifer Lopez famously sang, “My love don’t cost a thing,” but that didn’t stop boyfriend Alex Rodriguez from spending upwards of $5 million for an eye-popping emerald-cut diamond engagement ring. The couple proudly displayed a romantic hand-in-hand photo of the ring on their respective Instagram pages Saturday. The former New York Yankee... The post A-Rod Proposes to J. Lo With Eye-Popping Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Miami Gleams Like Aquamarine in Lana Del Rey’s ‘Salvatore’

by Howard Cohen on Mar 08 2019
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you dreamy songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey takes us on a flyover of Miami and describes the scene as aquamarine in her 2015 love song, “Salvatore.” Del Rey’s cinematic singing style is reminiscent of Frank... The post Music Friday: Miami Gleams Like Aquamarine in Lana Del Rey’s ‘Salvatore’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Debby Ryan Seeks Advice on How to Keep Her Engagement Ring Safe on the Set

by Howard Cohen on Mar 07 2019
Actress Debby Ryan recently had some fun with her Twitter followers as she sought advice on how to keep her new diamond engagement ring secure on the set of Insatiable as she begins filming the second season of the Netflix comedy. Ryan, 25, and Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun, 30, were engaged just before... The post Debby Ryan Seeks Advice on How to Keep Her Engagement Ring Safe on the Set appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Birthstone Feature: Munsteiner’s ‘Dom Pedro’ Is the World’s Largest Faceted Aquamarine

by Howard Cohen on Mar 06 2019
Weighing 10,363 carats, the "Dom Pedro" is the largest faceted aquamarine in the world and 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.” Standing nearly 14 inches tall, the obelisk-shaped Dom Pedro is, arguably, the most beautiful example of... The post Birthstone Feature: Munsteiner’s ‘Dom Pedro’ Is the World’s Largest Faceted Aquamarine appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Houston’s Museum of Natural Science Reveals Stunning 422-Carat Blue Sapphire

by Howard Cohen on Mar 05 2019
Hollywood’s glamour gals are not the only ones turning heads with their magnificent jewels. The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) just unveiled the stunning "Siren of Serendip," one of the world’s largest blue sapphires. Weighing in at an awe-inspiring 422.66 carats, this gorgeous deep blue gem was discovered almost a century ago on the... The post Houston’s Museum of Natural Science Reveals Stunning 422-Carat Blue Sapphire appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Drake’s New $400,000 iPhone X Case Is Set Edge to Edge in Blue Diamonds

by Howard Cohen on Feb 28 2019
Talk about opulence! Canadian rap star Drake recently commissioned a Beverly Hills jeweler to design an 18-karat white gold iPhone X case adorned from edge to edge with blue and white diamonds weighing a total of 80 carats. The $400,000 case is punctuated by a white gold, diamond-eyed symbol of Drake's record label, the OVO... The post Drake’s New $400,000 iPhone X Case Is Set Edge to Edge in Blue Diamonds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Couples Spending More Than Ever on Super-Personalized Weddings, Reports The Knot

by Howard Cohen on Feb 27 2019
The Knot’s 12th annual “Real Weddings Study” paints a picture of a new generation of couples who are willing to break with tired traditions and invest, instead, in super-personalized events infused with meaningful details. Their goal is for guests to leave the celebration saying, “That was so them.” The Knot reports that bridal couples are... The post Couples Spending More Than Ever on Super-Personalized Weddings, Reports The Knot appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Everybody’s Buzzing About the Yellow Diamond Lady Gaga Wore at the Oscars

by Howard Cohen on Feb 26 2019
Lady Gaga may have scored an Oscar for Best Original Song on Sunday night, but what had everybody buzzing was her red carpet reveal of "The Tiffany Diamond," one of the largest and finest fancy yellow diamonds in the world. The extraordinary 128.54-carat cushion-cut sparkler, which normally resides on the main floor of Tiffany’s Fifth... The post Everybody’s Buzzing About the Yellow Diamond Lady Gaga Wore at the Oscars appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘For Me, From Me’ Diamond Ad Campaign Debuts During E!’s Oscar Coverage

by Howard Cohen on Feb 25 2019
The Diamond Producers Association’s “For Me, From Me” ad campaign made its debut yesterday during E! News‘ highly rated coverage of the 91st Academy Awards. “For Me, From Me” is a campaign inspired by the ever-growing segment of the market represented by women who buy diamonds for themselves. The group now accounts for one-third of... The post ‘For Me, From Me’ Diamond Ad Campaign Debuts During E!’s Oscar Coverage appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Noncommittal Boyfriend Loses the Prettiest Jewel in Roxette’s ‘Happy Together’

by Howard Cohen on Feb 22 2019
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. In 1999’s “Happy Together,” Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle of the Swedish pop band Roxette tell the story of a young man whose fear of commitment derails his chance for a lifetime of happiness... The post Music Friday: Noncommittal Boyfriend Loses the Prettiest Jewel in Roxette’s ‘Happy Together’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Jewelry Store Selection: How to Choose the Best Jewelry Store in CT

by JM Kriz on Feb 21 2019
It doesn’t matter the sort of piece you’re looking for, how much you know about jewelry, or how much is in your budget. When you need to find the right jewelry for any occasion, the most important thing to know is where you should go to do your shopping. Don’t just settle for the nearest... The post Jewelry Store Selection: How to Choose the Best Jewelry Store in CT appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Perfect’ 88.22-Carat Oval Diamond to Headline Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction

by Howard Cohen on Feb 21 2019
Described by Sotheby's as "perfect according to every critical criterion," this 88.22-carat oval diamond will headline the auction house's Hong Kong Sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite on April 2. The D-Flawless diamond is expected to fetch between $11.2 million and $12.7 million, a value reflecting its extreme rarity. Sotheby's reports that only three oval... The post ‘Perfect’ 88.22-Carat Oval Diamond to Headline Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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As Alrosa Focuses More on Color, Miner Unveils Largest Pink Diamond in Its History

by Howard Cohen on Feb 20 2019
Already the world's biggest diamond producer in terms of sheer output, Russian mining company Alrosa is looking to become a major player in a segment of the industry now dominated by Rio Tinto and Anglo American's De Beers — gem-quality colored diamonds. Alrosa recently conducted a media preview in Moscow to showcase a portfolio of... The post As Alrosa Focuses More on Color, Miner Unveils Largest Pink Diamond in Its History appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Katy Perry’s New ‘Full Bloom’ Engagement Ring Complements Her Colorful Style

by Howard Cohen on Feb 19 2019
Pop star Katy Perry announced her Valentine's Day engagement to Lord of the Rings alum Orlando Bloom with an Instagram selfie showing off a ring with a deep pink center stone in a flower-shaped diamond cluster setting. Both Perry, 34, and Bloom, 44, featured the photo on their Instagram pages. Perry's was cleverly captioned "full... The post Katy Perry’s New ‘Full Bloom’ Engagement Ring Complements Her Colorful Style appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Crooner Dean Martin Buys a Wedding Ring in 1958’s ‘Buona Sera’

by Howard Cohen on Feb 15 2019
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, crooner Dean Martin makes a very special purchase at a Naples, Italy, jewelry shop in the 1958 classic, “Buona Sera.” In the song, Martin tells the story of two lovers enjoying a moonlit... The post Music Friday: Crooner Dean Martin Buys a Wedding Ring in 1958’s ‘Buona Sera’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Supergirl’ Melissa Benoist Reveals Her Oval-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring on Instagram

by Howard Cohen on Feb 14 2019
"Supergirl" actress Melissa Benoist announced her engagement to co-star Chris Wood and unveiled her brand new oval-shaped diamond engagement ring on her Instagram page Sunday. The intimate photo shows the romantic couple canoodling in front of a crackling fire, with Benoist beaming and her beau kissing her cheek. Of course, her engagement ring is front... The post ‘Supergirl’ Melissa Benoist Reveals Her Oval-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring on Instagram appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Dutch Tech Company Creates 133-Facet All-Diamond Ring to Mark Its 10th Anniversary

by Howard Cohen on Feb 13 2019
Looking to make a big splash for its 10th anniversary, Dutch Diamond Technologies (DD) took on the challenge of crafting an all-diamond ring from a 155-carat plate of lab-grown material. Dubbed “Project D,” the ring was polished using both laser cutting and traditional techniques. The end product boasts 133-facets and a total weight of 3.86 carats.... The post Dutch Tech Company Creates 133-Facet All-Diamond Ring to Mark Its 10th Anniversary appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Here’s the Largest Round Brilliant-Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ever Graded by GIA

by Howard Cohen on Feb 12 2019
Tipping the scales at 54.21 carats, the recently unveiled "Mouawad Dragon" is being billed as the largest round brilliant-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America. The luxury diamond house chose the name "Mouawad Dragon" because the vibrant color beaming from every facet of the diamond showcases the power, wisdom... The post Here’s the Largest Round Brilliant-Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ever Graded by GIA appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.