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Dance Superstar tWitch Helps ‘Ellen’ Fan With Flash Mob Surprise Marriage Proposal

by Howard Cohen on Jun 06 2018

Dance superstar Stephen “tWitch” Boss helped choreograph an elaborate flash mob marriage proposal that Austin natives Patrick Barker and Johanna Alvarado will never forget. Barker had met tWitch on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where the former So You Think You Can Dance alum has become the resident DJ. The break dance and hip-hop specialist just... The post Dance Superstar tWitch Helps ‘Ellen’ Fan With Flash Mob Surprise Marriage Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Celebrating June’s Official Birthstone With Hollywood’s Most Legendary Pearl – La Peregrina

by Howard Cohen on Jun 05 2018

The precious pearl — adored by the world since the ancients — is June’s official birthstone. Today we’re featuring one of the most celebrated natural pearls, La Peregrina, whose history is steeped in both legend and lore. Meaning “pilgrim,” La Peregrina was considered a treasure for Spain, and has been called the largest, finest example... The post Celebrating June’s Official Birthstone With Hollywood’s Most Legendary Pearl – La Peregrina appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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This Blinged-Out $1.9 Million Harley-Davidson Is the Most Expensive Motorcycle in the World

by Howard Cohen on May 31 2018

Luxury Swiss watch and jewelry brand Bucherer has teamed up with Harley-Davidson customizer Bündnerbike to create the blingiest, most expensive motorcycle in the world. The $1.9 million "Blue Edition" Harley-Davidson is adorned with 360 diamonds, including a 5.4-carat diamond ring displayed under an armored glass compartment built into one side of the tank. Located under... The post This Blinged-Out $1.9 Million Harley-Davidson Is the Most Expensive Motorcycle in the World appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Unmanned Sub Positively IDs 300-Year-Old Spanish Wreck Laden With $17B in Gold and Emeralds

by Howard Cohen on May 30 2018

Utilizing an unmanned submersible vehicle at a depth of 600 meters, researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) positively ID'd the San José — a 62-gun, three-masted Spanish galleon that has been called the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks." The ill-fated ship had been en route to Spain in 1708 laden with a cargo of... The post Unmanned Sub Positively IDs 300-Year-Old Spanish Wreck Laden With $17B in Gold and Emeralds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Once Owned by Catherine the Great, ‘The Sleeping Lion’ Pearl Hits Auction Block This Week

by Howard Cohen on May 29 2018

Once owned by Catherine the Great, the world's largest known freshwater blister pearl is expected to fetch more than $600,000 when it hits the auction block in The Netherlands this Thursday. Dubbed "The Sleeping Lion" due to its unusual shape, the extraordinary quarter-pound natural pearl is more than 2.7 inches long and was likely formed... The post Once Owned by Catherine the Great, ‘The Sleeping Lion’ Pearl Hits Auction Block This Week appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: The Rolling Stones Release Kaleidoscopic Lyric Video of 1967’s ‘Ruby Tuesday’

by Howard Cohen on May 25 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we present The Rolling Stones’ newly released, kaleidoscopic lyric video of their 1967 smash hit, “Ruby Tuesday.” The video premiered on Tuesday, of course, to promote the group’s 2018 European tour, which kicks... The post Music Friday: The Rolling Stones Release Kaleidoscopic Lyric Video of 1967’s ‘Ruby Tuesday’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Dancer Cheryl Burke Reveals Sentimental Story Behind Her Dazzling New Engagement Ring

by Howard Cohen on May 24 2018

Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke got engaged to Boy Meets World alum Matthew Lawrence in early May, but took to her Instagram just last week to reveal the sweet and sentimental elements that make her double halo diamond engagement ring truly unique. “While, obviously, I absolutely love the look of my engagement ring... The post Dancer Cheryl Burke Reveals Sentimental Story Behind Her Dazzling New Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Floyd Mayweather Gives Daughter 18-Carat Canary Diamond Ring for Her 18th Birthday

by Howard Cohen on May 23 2018

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather — a man with a well-documented passion for fine jewelry and one of the wealthiest athletes in the world — gave his daughter Iyanna an 18-carat canary diamond ring for her 18th birthday. The platinum ring, which was designed by New York's Pristine Jewelers, features a modified radiant-cut yellow center stone... The post Floyd Mayweather Gives Daughter 18-Carat Canary Diamond Ring for Her 18th Birthday appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Ceremonial First Pitch Lands Wide Left, But Miami Marlins Marriage Proposal Hits the Mark

by Howard Cohen on May 22 2018

Marlyn Sanchez is well known at Marlins Park in Miami because she’s frequently called on to sing the national anthem. So, when her boyfriend, Ralph Cabrera, arranged for her to throw out the first pitch before Wednesday’s contest between the Marlins and the Dodgers, Sanchez didn’t have a clue that he had plotted the perfect... The post Ceremonial First Pitch Lands Wide Left, But Miami Marlins Marriage Proposal Hits the Mark appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Royal Wedding Report: All Eyes Were on Meghan Markle’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara

by Howard Cohen on May 21 2018

An estimated 3 billion people worldwide tuned in Saturday to see American Meghan Markle tie the knot with Prince Harry of Wales, and much of the buzz about the romantic royal nuptials was focused squarely upon the bride’s diamond tiara. Holding Markle’s veil in place was the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara — a stunning... The post Royal Wedding Report: All Eyes Were on Meghan Markle’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Marina Diamandis Wants a Proposal and a ‘Big Diamond Ring’ in 2012’s ‘Primadonna’

by Howard Cohen on May 18 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you exciting songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, better known as Marina and the Diamonds, stays true to her name in the 2012 international hit, “Primadonna.” In this song about a self-absorbed diva who “wants the world,” the... The post Music Friday: Marina Diamandis Wants a Proposal and a ‘Big Diamond Ring’ in 2012’s ‘Primadonna’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Police Officer Scours Beach During Wee Hours to Find Engagement Ring… and Succeeds

by Howard Cohen on May 17 2018

A Galveston, Texas, police officer went above and beyond the call of duty Saturday evening to help a young woman who lost her engagement ring at the beach. Not only did he drive nearly 100 miles to retrieve his own metal detector to assist in the search, but went back to the site in the... The post Police Officer Scours Beach During Wee Hours to Find Engagement Ring… and Succeeds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Blue Diamond Owned 300 Years Ago by the Queen of Spain Fetches $6.7MM at Sotheby’s Geneva

by Howard Cohen on May 16 2018

A 6.16-carat blue diamond owned more than 300 years ago by Elisabeth Farnese, Queen of Spain, fetched $6.7 million at Sotheby's Geneva yesterday. The winning bid crushed the auction house's pre-sale high estimate by more than $1.7 million. The historic "Farnese Blue" was originally presented in 1715 as a wedding gift to the Spanish Queen... The post Blue Diamond Owned 300 Years Ago by the Queen of Spain Fetches $6.7MM at Sotheby’s Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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50.47-Carat Diamond Ring Is Tomorrow’s Top Lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva

by Howard Cohen on May 15 2018

A 50.47-carat cushion brilliant-cut diamond ring is expected to be the top lot at Christie's Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva tomorrow. The D-color, VVS1-clarity diamond is set in a platinum ring designed by Harry Winston and carries a pre-sale estimate of $5 million to $7 million. Christie's is saving the best for last. Bidding for the... The post 50.47-Carat Diamond Ring Is Tomorrow’s Top Lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Class Ring Lost in Missouri Cave 57 Years Ago Finds Its Way Back to Stunned Owner

by Howard Cohen on May 14 2018

Archaeologists at the Smallin Civil War Cave in Ozark, Mo., recently recovered a 1960 class ring that had been lost for 57 years and returned it to its stunned owner. Workers had demolished an old wooden platform at the popular historic site and were planning to replace it with a new concrete one. With the... The post Class Ring Lost in Missouri Cave 57 Years Ago Finds Its Way Back to Stunned Owner appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘This Ring Is a Symbol of My Love,’ Sings Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers

by Howard Cohen on May 11 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you romantic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers sings about the symbolism of bridal jewelry in the group’s release, “Brazilian Wedding Song (Setembro).” Written by Brazilian composers Ivan Lins and Gilson Peranzzetta, “Brazilian Wedding Song... The post Music Friday: ‘This Ring Is a Symbol of My Love,’ Sings Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Fura Gems Breathes New Life Into 400-Year-Old Coscuez Mine, Reveals ‘ARE Emerald’

by Howard Cohen on May 10 2018

Fura Gems is breathing new life into the 400-year-old Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia, and its initial sampling has yielded 850 carats of high-quality gemstones, including an exceptional 25.97-carat rough gem named the “ARE Emerald.” The ARE gemstone is “rare and exceptional” given its size, color, saturation and clarity, according to the Toronto-based mining company,... The post Fura Gems Breathes New Life Into 400-Year-Old Coscuez Mine, Reveals ‘ARE Emerald’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Rising Star Andrew Benintendi Assists Red Sox Fan With Surprise Marriage Proposal

by Howard Cohen on May 09 2018

Rising star Andrew Benintendi of the Boston Red Sox had a memorable day at the ballpark on Saturday. Not only did he go 3-for-5 with a triple and double in the Red Sox’s 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers, but he also earned an assist with a very romantic pre-game marriage proposal. During batting practice... The post Rising Star Andrew Benintendi Assists Red Sox Fan With Surprise Marriage Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Coke Bottle-Shaped Handbag Adorned With 9,888 Diamonds Sets Guinness World Record

by Howard Cohen on May 08 2018

A Coca-Cola bottle-shaped handbag adorned with 9,888 natural diamonds recently earned a Guinness World Record for Swiss luxury brand Coronet. Guinness officials affirmed at the recent Baselworld trade fair that the unique piece is the official title holder in the category “Most Diamonds Set on a Handbag.” The fanciful Coca-Cola bottle/purse is rendered with 8,543 black... The post Coke Bottle-Shaped Handbag Adorned With 9,888 Diamonds Sets Guinness World Record appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Diamonds Rain on the Diamond as Slugger Yoenis Cespedes Snaps His Chain Legging Out a Double

by Howard Cohen on May 07 2018

A surreal scene played out in New York City last week as diamonds literally rained on the diamond at Citi Field. Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes snapped his diamond chain while legging out a bloop double in the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. As Cespedes slid into second base, one of his... The post Diamonds Rain on the Diamond as Slugger Yoenis Cespedes Snaps His Chain Legging Out a Double appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.