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Pinkish-Orange ‘Living Coral’ Is Named Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019

by Howard Cohen on Dec 10 2018

"Living Coral," a pinkish-orange hue that embraces us with warmth and embodies our desire for playful expression, has been named Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year. Among the gemstones exhibiting Pantone's vibrant, yet mellow, seaborne color are spinel, morganite, padparadscha sapphire and precious coral. Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone's executive director, said the Color Institute selected Living... The post Pinkish-Orange ‘Living Coral’ Is Named Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Jason Michael Carroll Pops the Question With a Half-Carat Diamond in ‘Numbers’

by Howard Cohen on Dec 07 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, country music artist Jason Michael Carroll proposes with a half-carat diamond ring in his 2011 release, “Numbers.” In the song, Carroll takes a comical look at how a dizzying array of numbers seem... The post Music Friday: Jason Michael Carroll Pops the Question With a Half-Carat Diamond in ‘Numbers’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Gemstones Star in New Board Game Featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

by Howard Cohen on Dec 06 2018

Players press their luck as they go mining for seven types of gemstones in a brand new board game featuring Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In December 1937, the animated musical fantasy premiered to great fanfare at the majestic Carthay Circle Theatre in Hollywood. Today, a whole new generation is embracing the... The post Gemstones Star in New Board Game Featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Birthstone Feature: 540 Carats of Persian Turquoise Shine in the Empress Marie-Louise Diadem

by Howard Cohen on Dec 05 2018

In honor of turquoise — one of the three official birthstones for December — we shine our spotlight on the Empress Marie-Louise Diadem, a gift from French Emperor Napoleon I to his second wife on the occasion of their marriage in 1810. The spectacular piece, which now resides in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., features... The post Birthstone Feature: 540 Carats of Persian Turquoise Shine in the Empress Marie-Louise Diadem appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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NYPD Reunites British Couple With Engagement Ring Lost in Times Square Utility Grate

by Howard Cohen on Dec 04 2018

The NYPD used the power of the Twittersphere to reunite a British couple with the engagement ring they accidentally dropped through a utility grate in Times Square on Friday night. Earlier in the evening, John Drennen had proposed to Daniella Anthony in Central Park. Apparently, the ring was too small, so the new bride-to-be was... The post NYPD Reunites British Couple With Engagement Ring Lost in Times Square Utility Grate appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Rams’ Powerhouse Aaron Donald Celebrates Big Contract With ‘AD/99’ Diamond Pendant

by Howard Cohen on Dec 03 2018

Dominating defensive tackle Aaron Donald of the 11-1 Los Angeles Rams signed a record-breaking $135 million deal in August and rewarded himself with a custom "AD/99" diamond pendant hanging from a 14-karat gold Miami Cuban-link chain — a chain that weighs more than 1.5 pounds. The 6'1'' 280-pound frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year is... The post Rams’ Powerhouse Aaron Donald Celebrates Big Contract With ‘AD/99’ Diamond Pendant appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Gwen Stefani Forgets to Mention One Little Thing, a Ring, in ‘Santa Baby’

by Howard Cohen on Nov 30 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you festive songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we celebrate the start of the holiday season with Gwen Stefani's contemporary take on Eartha Kitt's 1953 classic, "Santa Baby." A song that echoes the sentiments of 1949's “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best... The post Music Friday: Gwen Stefani Forgets to Mention One Little Thing, a Ring, in ‘Santa Baby’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Welcome to ‘Engagement Season’ When Nearly 40% of All Marriage Proposals Take Place

by Howard Cohen on Nov 29 2018

Welcome to "engagement season," the magical time between Thanksgiving Day and Valentine's Day when nearly 40% of all marriage proposals take place. According to WeddingWire's 2018 Newlywed Report, Christmas Day is the most popular day of the year to pop the question, followed by Valentine’s Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day and New Year's Eve.... The post Welcome to ‘Engagement Season’ When Nearly 40% of All Marriage Proposals Take Place appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Supermodel Josephine Skriver Shares Pics of Northern Lights Proposal and Gorgeous Ring

by Howard Cohen on Nov 28 2018

Barely two weeks removed from her high-profile appearance at the Victoria's Secret fashion show in New York, supermodel Josephine Skriver got engaged to her singer-songwriter boyfriend Alexander DeLeon on a frozen lake under the northern lights of Finland. Skriver and her new fiancé, who goes by the stage name Bohnes, turned to Instagram to share... The post Supermodel Josephine Skriver Shares Pics of Northern Lights Proposal and Gorgeous Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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PA ‘Picker’ Pays Pennies for Antique Ring Box and Finds Diamond Treasure Hidden Inside

by Howard Cohen on Nov 27 2018

Lauren Smith, a self-described "picker," was following a hunch when she scooped up an antique ring box for pennies at a Goodwill outlet in Reading, Pa. At first glance, the box that was stamped with the name of a jeweler/optometrist in nearby Allentown seemed to be empty. But, when she got home, Smith carefully pried... The post PA ‘Picker’ Pays Pennies for Antique Ring Box and Finds Diamond Treasure Hidden Inside appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Singer Toni Braxton Pleas for the Return of ‘Bonnie,’ Her 10-Carat Canary Diamond Ring

by Howard Cohen on Nov 26 2018

Singer Toni Braxton is hoping that one of her 2.8 million Instagram followers knows the whereabouts of "Bonnie," the Grammy-award winner's $5 million, 10-carat canary yellow diamond engagement ring. Bonnie was lost last week on a cross-country Delta flight from JFK in New York to LAX in Los Angeles. The 51-year-old singer had packed the... The post Singer Toni Braxton Pleas for the Return of ‘Bonnie,’ Her 10-Carat Canary Diamond Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Barbara Sinatra’s 20.6-Carat Engagement Ring Tops ‘Lady Blue Eyes’ Collection at Sotheby’s

by Howard Cohen on Nov 21 2018

The 20.6-carat emerald-cut diamond ring that Frank Sinatra famously presented to fourth wife, Barbara, in a glass of champagne is the top jewelry item in a series of upcoming Sotheby's auctions focusing on the treasures gathered by the couple during their 22-year marriage. The legendary singer had met Barbara in the early 1960s, but they... The post Barbara Sinatra’s 20.6-Carat Engagement Ring Tops ‘Lady Blue Eyes’ Collection at Sotheby’s appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree’s New Crown Jewel Sparkles With 3 Million Swarovski Crystals

by Howard Cohen on Nov 20 2018

For the first time since 2004, the world-famous Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has a new crown jewel. Designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, the 900-pound tree topper measures 9 foot 4 inches in diameter and features 70 rays covered with three million Swarovski crystals. On Wednesday, a massive crane raised the Swarovski Star to... The post Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree’s New Crown Jewel Sparkles With 3 Million Swarovski Crystals appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Marie Antoinette’s Natural Pearl Pendant Crushes Auction Record As It Sells for $36.1 Million

by Howard Cohen on Nov 19 2018

A natural pearl pendant that was once owned by Queen Marie Antoinette and smuggled out of France just before her arrest in 1791 fetched $36.1 million at Sotheby's Geneva last week. Aggressive bidding elevated the price to more than 18 times the pre-sale high estimate and demolished the previous record for the highest price ever... The post Marie Antoinette’s Natural Pearl Pendant Crushes Auction Record As It Sells for $36.1 Million appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Vince Gill Proposes With a Pretty Diamond Ring in ‘Like My Daddy Did’

by Howard Cohen on Nov 16 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you romantic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, 21-time Grammy winner Vince Gill buys a pretty diamond ring and proposes to the girl of his dreams in his 2016 release, “Like My Daddy Did.” He sings, “I found a little girl... The post Music Friday: Vince Gill Proposes With a Pretty Diamond Ring in ‘Like My Daddy Did’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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18.96-Carat ‘Pink Legacy’ Sells for $50.3 Million, Sets Auction Record at Christie’s Geneva

by Howard Cohen on Nov 15 2018

In the lead-up to yesterday's highly anticipated auction of the "Pink Legacy," Christie's Rahul Kadakia had gone out on a limb and said the 18.96-carat fancy vivid pink diamond was "as good as it gets." “To find a diamond of this size with this color is pretty much unreal,” said the International Head of Jewellery... The post 18.96-Carat ‘Pink Legacy’ Sells for $50.3 Million, Sets Auction Record at Christie’s Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Miners Seek Coveted ‘AO’ Status for Colombian Emeralds, Claim They’re Geographically Unique

by Howard Cohen on Nov 14 2018

Colombian miners are seeking to gain coveted "AO" status for their emeralds, widely considered to be the finest in the world. "AO" is shorthand for "appellation of origin," which is a designation given to products that possess unique characteristics associated with their geographic location. One of the most notable products with "AO" status is Parma... The post Miners Seek Coveted ‘AO’ Status for Colombian Emeralds, Claim They’re Geographically Unique appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Graff Unveils First 67 Diamonds Cut From the 1,109-Carat Lesedi La Rona

by Howard Cohen on Nov 13 2018

Sixty-seven diamonds ranging from just under 1 carat to more than 100 carats will be known forever as the legacy of Lesedi La Rona, the 1,109-carat gem-quality rough diamond that was discovered at the Lucara Karowe mine in Botswana in 2015. When billionaire diamantaire Laurence Graff purchased the rough stone for $53 million in 2017,... The post Graff Unveils First 67 Diamonds Cut From the 1,109-Carat Lesedi La Rona appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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All-Diamond Ring Crafted From a Single Rough Gem May Fetch $250,000 at Benefit Auction

by Howard Cohen on Nov 12 2018

An all-diamond ring custom crafted from a single rough gem is expected to fetch up to $250,000 when Sotheby's offers it for sale December 5 at the third (RED) Auction in Miami. Proceeds from the sale will support HIV/AIDS programs in Africa. Conceived by Sir Jony Ive, Apple’s Chief Design Officer, and renowned industrial designer... The post All-Diamond Ring Crafted From a Single Rough Gem May Fetch $250,000 at Benefit Auction appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Tommy and Janey Visit a Jeweler in ‘Don’t Love Make a Diamond Shine’

by Howard Cohen on Nov 09 2018

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 Tracy Byrd tells the story of Tommy and Janey’s life-changing trip to a jewelry store in 1997’s “Don’t Love Make a Diamond Shine.” In the very first verse, we are... The post Music Friday: Tommy and Janey Visit a Jeweler in ‘Don’t Love Make a Diamond Shine’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.