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Scientists at Univ. of Michigan Marvel at the Nanoscale Precision of a Natural Pearl

by Howard Cohen on Oct 28 2021
A University of Michigan-led team of scientists have uncovered for the first time how mollusks build ultra-durable natural pearls with a level of symmetry that outstrips everything else in the natural world. “We humans, with all our access to technology, can’t make something with a nanoscale architecture as intricate as a pearl,” said Robert Hovden, U-M... The post Scientists at Univ. of Michigan Marvel at the Nanoscale Precision of a Natural Pearl appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Braves Slugger Joc Pederson and His Signature Pearls Head to the 2021 World Series

by Howard Cohen on Oct 27 2021
Atlanta Braves fans are hoping that slugger Joc Pederson’s pearls will help carry the team to its first World Series title since 1995. Back on September 29, the Braves 6’1’ 220 lb outfielder stepped up to the plate against the Philadelphia Phillies sporting a strand of white cultured pearls around his neck. His surprising fashion... The post Braves Slugger Joc Pederson and His Signature Pearls Head to the 2021 World Series appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Marks Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Wins With Record-Breaking Ring

by Howard Cohen on Oct 26 2021
The Tampa Bay Lightning's players, coaching staff and owners celebrated their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in a private ceremony on Thursday with massive championship rings set with 338 diamonds and 52 genuine sapphires — for a total gem carat weight of 31.67 carats. These are the largest championship rings — carat-wise — in the history of... The post Tampa Bay Lightning Marks Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Wins With Record-Breaking Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Dua Lipa Is Feeling ‘Diamond Rich’ in Her ’80s-Inspired Hit, ‘Physical’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 22 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you outstanding songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, red-hot recording artist Dua Lipa channels the synth-pop sound of the 1980s with her 2020 international dance hit, "Physical." In this song inspired by Olivia Newton-John's 1981 classic of the same name, Lipa... The post Music Friday: Dua Lipa Is Feeling ‘Diamond Rich’ in Her ’80s-Inspired Hit, ‘Physical’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Milwaukee Bucks’ 2020-2021 NBA Championship Ring Doubles as a Pendant

by Howard Cohen on Oct 21 2021
The Milwaukee Bucks received their truly innovative 2020-2021 NBA championship ring/pendants during a special on-court ceremony before their season opener Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Designed by Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills, the convertible jewelry — which features more than 400 diamonds — addresses the dilemma of today's... The post Milwaukee Bucks’ 2020-2021 NBA Championship Ring Doubles as a Pendant appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Purple-Pink Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring Tops All Lots at Christie’s Geneva Sale

by Howard Cohen on Oct 20 2021
Carrying a pre-sale high estimate of $10.8 million, a 6.75-carat fancy vivid purple-pink heart-shaped diamond set in a platinum ring with yellow gold prongs has the honor of being the top lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva on November 9. The gorgeous ring is one of five diamond lots with high estimates surpassing... The post Purple-Pink Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring Tops All Lots at Christie’s Geneva Sale appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Reality Star Kourtney Kardashian’s Oval Diamond Engagement Ring May Be Worth $1MM

by Howard Cohen on Oct 19 2021
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker surprised reality star Kourtney Kardashian with a massive, oval-cut diamond engagement ring on Sunday. The proposal took place within a heart of red roses at the beachfront Rosewood Miramar Hotel in Montecito, CA. Based on photos of the ring that began flooding Instagram on Monday, the oval diamond could be as... The post Reality Star Kourtney Kardashian’s Oval Diamond Engagement Ring May Be Worth $1MM appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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93-Carat Black Diamond Makes Debut at London’s Natural History Museum

by Howard Cohen on Oct 18 2021
A rare 93-carat natural black diamond — one of the largest in the world — recently made its debut at the Natural History Museum in London. The limited engagement will run for 12 months. The “Anastacia Diamond” was cut from a rough gem weighing just over 300 carats, which likely originated from Brazil. The rough... The post 93-Carat Black Diamond Makes Debut at London’s Natural History Museum appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Eddie Murphy Buys His Girlfriend Diamond Rings in 1985’s ‘Party All the Time’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 15 2021
Eddie Murphy’s movies have earned more than $6 billion at the box office, but did you know that the actor-comedian-writer-producer also came thisclose to topping the Billboard music charts in 1985 with his hit song, “Party All the Time”? The synth-pop ditty penned by Rick James is about a heartbroken lover who is clueless about... The post Music Friday: Eddie Murphy Buys His Girlfriend Diamond Rings in 1985’s ‘Party All the Time’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Red Beryl: A Gem ‘Rarer Than Diamond and More Valuable Than Gold’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 14 2021
"What gemstone is found in Utah that is rarer than diamond and more valuable than gold?" That was the compelling headline penned in 2002 by the Utah Geological Survey to introduce its readers to red beryl, a little known gemstone found primarily in the state's Wah Wah Mountains. Discovered in 1904 by Maynard Bixby, this... The post Red Beryl: A Gem ‘Rarer Than Diamond and More Valuable Than Gold’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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355 Colorful Gems Imitate Embroidered Fabric in Fabergé Brooch From 1913

by Howard Cohen on Oct 13 2021
A colorful array of 355 gemstones imitate embroidered fabric in a Fabergé brooch that will be auctioned by Christie's London on November 29. The auction house set the presale high estimate at $122,000. Christie's noted that the "incredibly delicate and rare brooch is one of the most imaginative and recognizable designs produced by Fabergé." Peter... The post 355 Colorful Gems Imitate Embroidered Fabric in Fabergé Brooch From 1913 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Smithsonian’s ‘Steamboat’ Tourmaline Is an Amazing Example of October’s Birthstone

by Howard Cohen on Oct 12 2021
Hailing from San Diego County, CA, and standing 11 inches tall is “The Steamboat” tourmaline — a truly amazing example of October's birthstone. The specimen’s two parallel crystals — which resemble steamboat stacks — display a range of vibrant colors that start at vivid reddish-pink at the bottom and transition to a bright bluish-green at... The post Smithsonian’s ‘Steamboat’ Tourmaline Is an Amazing Example of October’s Birthstone appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Olympic Tennis Star Monica Puig Shows Off Engagement Ring on Instagram

by Howard Cohen on Oct 11 2021
Monica Puig, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist in women's tennis, has a lot to smile about despite having to bow out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to multiple surgeries. The Puerto Rican athlete announced with a series of Instagram photos that she got engaged over the weekend to fellow athlete Nathan Rakitt. The jagged... The post Olympic Tennis Star Monica Puig Shows Off Engagement Ring on Instagram appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Victoria Justice Expresses Empowerment in Her Debut Single, ‘Gold’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 08 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today former Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice expresses female empowerment in her 2013 debut single, “Gold.” In the song, a girl is trying to tell a long-time buddy that she’d like to be more than... The post Music Friday: Victoria Justice Expresses Empowerment in Her Debut Single, ‘Gold’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Diamond Riches May Be Hiding in the Seabed Off the Coast of Greenland

by Howard Cohen on Oct 07 2021
Are diamond riches hiding in the seabed just off Greenland's southwest coast? Mining giant De Beers wants to know. Multiple news agencies have confirmed that De Beers commissioned a survey to measure the viability of off-shore diamond mining near the town of Maniitsoq. De Beers would capture those diamonds using the same ship-based processing technology... The post Diamond Riches May Be Hiding in the Seabed Off the Coast of Greenland appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Danish Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon 1,500-Year-Old Gold Treasures

by Howard Cohen on Oct 06 2021
A novice treasure hunter using his metal detector for the first time recently stumbled upon one of the largest, richest and most beautiful hoards of gold artifacts in Danish history. Ole Ginnerup Schytz was looking for a place to try out his new metal detector, so he asked an old classmate if he could explore... The post Danish Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon 1,500-Year-Old Gold Treasures appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Birthstone of the Month: This Black Opal From Nevada Weighs 2,585 Carats

by Howard Cohen on Oct 05 2021
A gift from engineer and philanthropist John A. Roebling II to the Smithsonian in 1926, this 2,585-carat opal specimen is an extraordinary example of October's official birthstone. More than 95% of the world’s gem-quality opals originate in Australia and the finest black opals are commonly sourced at Lightning Ridge — an Aussie mining area that... The post Birthstone of the Month: This Black Opal From Nevada Weighs 2,585 Carats appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Retiree Finds 4.38-Carat Yellow Diamond at Arkansas Park Within 1 Hour of Searching

by Howard Cohen on Oct 04 2021
It took retiree Noreen Wredberg less than one hour to score the largest diamond of the year at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. The Granite Bay, CA, native spotted the 4.38-carat yellow diamond sitting on top of the ground in a plowed field that is actually the eroded surface of an extinct, diamond-bearing... The post Retiree Finds 4.38-Carat Yellow Diamond at Arkansas Park Within 1 Hour of Searching appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Giant-Sized Emerald Stars in Eddy Grant’s 1984 Hit, ‘Romancing the Stone’

by Howard Cohen on Oct 01 2021
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today we feature Eddy Grant’s 1984 hit, “Romancing the Stone,” which he wrote as the title song of what would become the international blockbuster movie starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and a giant-sized emerald... The post Music Friday: Giant-Sized Emerald Stars in Eddy Grant’s 1984 Hit, ‘Romancing the Stone’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Marie Antoinette’s Diamond Bracelets to Hit the Auction Block at Christie’s Geneva

by Howard Cohen on Sep 30 2021
With a revolution raging in France in March 1791, Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI prepared for their escape. The queen spent an evening carefully wrapping her most precious jewels in cotton and then packed them neatly into a wooden chest. The diamond, ruby and pearl treasures were secretly shipped to Vienna in the... The post Marie Antoinette’s Diamond Bracelets to Hit the Auction Block at Christie’s Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.