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Music Friday: Brett Eldredge Meets a ‘Diamond’ and Wants to Explore Her Secrets in ‘The Long Way’

by Howard Cohen on May 04 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in title or lyrics. In his 2017 release, “The Long Way,” country star Brett Eldredge meets the girl of his dreams — his diamond — and wants to get to know her better by exploring her history and hometown.... The post Music Friday: Brett Eldredge Meets a ‘Diamond’ and Wants to Explore Her Secrets in ‘The Long Way’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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NRF Survey: Jewelry to Top All Mother’s Day Gift Categories; Spending to Hit $4.6 Billion

by Howard Cohen on May 03 2018

Consumers plan to spend $4.6 billion on jewelry-related items this Mother’s Day, making it the most popular gift-giving category, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). More than a third (34%) of respondents said they will be buying jewelry for their moms this year. Interestingly, the $4.6 billion that will... The post NRF Survey: Jewelry to Top All Mother’s Day Gift Categories; Spending to Hit $4.6 Billion appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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858-Carat Uncut ‘Gachala Emerald’ Is One of the Finest Examples of May’s Birthstone

by Howard Cohen on May 02 2018

Weighing 858 carats and displaying a superb vivid green color, the uncut “Gachala Emerald” is one of the world’s finest examples of May’s official birthstone. The hexagonal crystal was found at the Vega de San Juan mine in Gachala, Colombia, in 1967, and sold to famous New York jeweler Harry Winston, who chose to keep... The post 858-Carat Uncut ‘Gachala Emerald’ Is One of the Finest Examples of May’s Birthstone appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Experts’ Dismissed It As a Fake, But This 1854 Gold Rush Coin Is Actually Worth Millions

by Howard Cohen on May 01 2018

A New England man recently received the stunning news that his 1854-S Half Eagle coin is not a counterfeit, as “experts” had told him, and is likely worth millions. It was authenticated as only the fourth known example of the $5 denomination coin struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1854 during the California Gold... The post ‘Experts’ Dismissed It As a Fake, But This 1854 Gold Rush Coin Is Actually Worth Millions appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Lea Michele Shows Off 4-Carat Radiant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring on Instagram

by Howard Cohen on Apr 30 2018

Glee star Lea Michele announced the news of her engagement to boyfriend Zandy Reich this past weekend with an Instagram post of her wearing a stunning 4-carat, halo-style diamond ring. Michele’s five million Instagram followers got the first peek at the elongated radiant-cut diamond via a Saturday post that was captioned, “Yes,” and punctuated with... The post Lea Michele Shows Off 4-Carat Radiant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring on Instagram appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Chris Isaak’s Promising New Relationship Hits a Speed Bump in ‘Notice the Ring’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 27 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, rocker Chris Isaak’s promising new relationship hits a speed bump in his 2002 release, “Notice the Ring.” In this song, Isaak’s character is having a great time getting to know a woman he... The post Music Friday: Chris Isaak’s Promising New Relationship Hits a Speed Bump in ‘Notice the Ring’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Bride-to-Be Sells Her Engagement Ring to Make Ends Meet; Buyer Gives It Right Back

by Howard Cohen on Apr 26 2018

A New Zealand bride-to-be who was forced to sell her engagement ring in order to make ends meet has been overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness and generosity of a stranger. The buyer — who happens to be a wedding officiant — gave it right back. Angelique Bankhart had fallen on hard times and was devastated by... The post Bride-to-Be Sells Her Engagement Ring to Make Ends Meet; Buyer Gives It Right Back appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Nearly Identical Fancy Intense Blue Diamonds Set Auction Records One Day Apart

by Howard Cohen on Apr 25 2018

A 3.47-carat fancy intense blue diamond set an auction record last Wednesday at Sotheby’s New York when it sold for $6.66 million. The per-carat price of $1.92 million was the highest ever paid for a diamond of that color grade, breaking a record set only one day earlier at Christie’s New York. That short-lived record... The post Nearly Identical Fancy Intense Blue Diamonds Set Auction Records One Day Apart appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Diamond-Speckled Space Rocks Hold Compelling Evidence of ‘Lost Planet,’ Say Scientists

by Howard Cohen on Apr 24 2018

The diamond-speckled space rocks that exploded over northern Sudan and littered the Nubian desert in 2008 may hold evidence of a "lost planet," according to Swiss scientists. Philippe Gillet, a planetary scientist at the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, and his team believe that the diamonds present in the meteorite fragments hold compelling... The post Diamond-Speckled Space Rocks Hold Compelling Evidence of ‘Lost Planet,’ Say Scientists appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Women From Coast to Coast Break Out Their Pearls to Honor Former First Lady Barbara Bush

by Howard Cohen on Apr 23 2018

Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 92, was rarely seen in public without her signature pearl necklace. Whether she was posing for an official White House portrait or helping her husband throw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros baseball game, pearls were always an essential... The post Women From Coast to Coast Break Out Their Pearls to Honor Former First Lady Barbara Bush appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Mark Collie’s Girlfriend Wants ‘Something With a Ring to It’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 20 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Mark Collie’s 1990 ditty, “Something With a Ring to It,” tells the story of a guy who’s been getting the cold shoulder from his girlfriend. She’s got “diamonds in her eyes”... The post Music Friday: Mark Collie’s Girlfriend Wants ‘Something With a Ring to It’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Genuine Ruby Slippers Scored by Teen Contest Winner in 1940 Are on Sale for $6 Million

by Howard Cohen on Apr 19 2018

A pair of genuine Wizard of Oz ruby slippers scored by a Tennessee teenager 78 years ago for picking the 10 best movies of 1939 went on sale this week for a whopping $6 million. The iconic slippers, which were worn by Judy Garland during the filming of the beloved musical, have been called “the... The post Genuine Ruby Slippers Scored by Teen Contest Winner in 1940 Are on Sale for $6 Million appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Massive Stones Keep Coming: Botswana’s Prolific Karowe Mine Yields 472-Carat Diamond

by Howard Cohen on Apr 18 2018

Lucara Diamond Corp. is continuing to recover massive diamonds at its Karowe Mine in Botswana. The latest find is a 472-carat “top light brown” gem that rates as the third-largest ever discovered at the prolific mine. Karowe has assembled an impressive track record for producing the world’s largest fine diamonds. The 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona... The post Massive Stones Keep Coming: Botswana’s Prolific Karowe Mine Yields 472-Carat Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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N.H. Granny Gives Up Her Own Engagement Ring So Young Waiter Can Propose to His Girlfriend

by Howard Cohen on Apr 17 2018

A New Hampshire granny has earned internet stardom after generously gifting her own diamond engagement ring to a young waiter so he could propose to his girlfriend. “It was just the right thing to do,” Concord native Sharon Heinemann told local TV station WMUR. “I just did it, you know. He loved her, and he... The post N.H. Granny Gives Up Her Own Engagement Ring So Young Waiter Can Propose to His Girlfriend appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Yale’s Peabody Museum Showcases Stunning, Rarely Seen Formations of California Gold

by Howard Cohen on Apr 16 2018

One of the world’s finest collections of California gold made its debut Saturday at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, Conn. The exhibition features 23 natural formations of gold, some of which resemble leaves, coral and skeletons. “The Mockingbird” measures 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.0 inches and features skeletal octahedral gold... The post Yale’s Peabody Museum Showcases Stunning, Rarely Seen Formations of California Gold appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘Star Search’ Junior Champ Tiffany Evans Sings, ‘I’ll Rock Your Promise Ring’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 13 2018

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, a 14-year-old Tiffany Evans sings about a very special piece of jewelry in her 2007 debut single, “Promise Ring.” In the song, the former Star Search Grand Champion in the Junior Singer Division... The post Music Friday: ‘Star Search’ Junior Champ Tiffany Evans Sings, ‘I’ll Rock Your Promise Ring’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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N.C.-Sourced Star Rubies Could Yield a Giant Windfall for Family of Humble Rockhound

by Howard Cohen on Apr 12 2018

The Mountain Star Ruby Collection, a grouping of four museum-quality gemstones discovered near Asheville, N.C., by self-described rockhound Jarvis Wayne Messer, is being offered for sale by Guernsey’s in New York City. The four star rubies weigh a total of 342 carats and display six-ray asterism. The auction house will be receiving sealed bids through... The post N.C.-Sourced Star Rubies Could Yield a Giant Windfall for Family of Humble Rockhound appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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More Deep-Earth Discoveries Locked Inside a Diamond — a ‘Tiny Indestructible Spaceship’

by Howard Cohen on Apr 11 2018

A series of groundbreaking discoveries have the science community singing the praises of diamonds — especially the ones with inclusions. One physicist compared the precious gemstone, which can ferry material to the surface from hundreds of miles beneath the Earth’s crust, to a “tiny indestructible spaceship.” A few weeks ago, we reported on a never-before-seen... The post More Deep-Earth Discoveries Locked Inside a Diamond — a ‘Tiny Indestructible Spaceship’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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After 51 Years, Maasai Tribesman Who Discovered Tanzanite Finally Reaps a Financial Reward

by Howard Cohen on Apr 10 2018

Back in 1967, a Maasai tribesman named Jumanne Ngoma happened upon a cluster of intense blue-violet crystals in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. At first glance, they appeared to be sapphires, but it was later revealed that the stones were a never-before-seen variation of zoisite. The stunning mineral soon caught the attention of... The post After 51 Years, Maasai Tribesman Who Discovered Tanzanite Finally Reaps a Financial Reward appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Elaborate World Series Rings Use Gemstones to Tell the Story of Astros’ First-Ever Championship

by Howard Cohen on Apr 09 2018

The Houston Astros' 2017 World Series rings tell the story of the franchise's first-ever championship using 225 colorless diamonds, nine orange sapphires and 16 blue sapphires set in 14-karat white and yellow gold. Each ring weighs 90 grams and glitters with 10.40 carats of genuine gemstones. Players, coaches and team management received their new bling... The post Elaborate World Series Rings Use Gemstones to Tell the Story of Astros’ First-Ever Championship appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.