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Sotheby’s NY to Deliver Pre-Holiday Treat to Fancy-Colored Diamond Lovers

on Nov 25 2020
Ultra-rare fancy-colored diamonds in vivid shades of pink, blue, orange and red will headline Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on December 9. All eyes will be focused on Lot 75, a colorful ring set with a rectangular mixed-cut 5.03-carat fancy vivid pink diamond flanked by two cut-cornered triangular fancy intense blue diamonds weighing... The post Sotheby’s NY to Deliver Pre-Holiday Treat to Fancy-Colored Diamond Lovers appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Couples Spending Less on Weddings and Honeymoons, More on Engagement Rings

on Nov 24 2020
While couples are spending less on elaborate weddings and honeymoons due to the pandemic, they are spending more than ever on the perfect diamond engagement ring — often upgrading in color, cut and clarity, rather than size. That was the key finding from the De Beers Group’s latest Diamond Insight “Flash” Report, which has been... The post Couples Spending Less on Weddings and Honeymoons, More on Engagement Rings appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Under Pressure: Scientists Defy Nature by Making Diamonds at Room Temperature

on Nov 23 2020
Imagine 640 African elephants balancing on the tip of a ballet shoe. That was the amount of pressure scientists needed to transform carbon into diamonds — at room temperature. The scientists defied nature by taking heat out of the equation of how diamonds are formed. “Natural diamonds are usually formed over billions of years, about... The post Under Pressure: Scientists Defy Nature by Making Diamonds at Room Temperature appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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875-Carat Imperial Topaz Crystal Is a Golden-Orange Example of November’s Birthstone

on Nov 19 2020
The golden-orange Imperial Topaz is the most highly prized variety of November’s birthstone. Originally mined exclusively in Russia’s Ural Mountains during the 19th century, the intense orange crystals were so valuable that they earned the designation Imperial Topaz to honor the Russian czar. What’s more, only royals were allowed to own it. Flash forward to... The post 875-Carat Imperial Topaz Crystal Is a Golden-Orange Example of November’s Birthstone appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Welcome to ‘Engagement Season,’ the Most Romantic Time of the Year

on Nov 18 2020
If the trending continues, Holiday Season 2020 promises to be the most romantic ever. Welcome to “engagement season,” that special time of the year when more than 40% of all marriage proposals take place. It officially starts next week on Thanksgiving Day and stretches through Valentine’s Day. WeddingWire’s 2020 Newlywed Report reveals a significant spike... The post Welcome to ‘Engagement Season,’ the Most Romantic Time of the Year appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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CA Man Uses Wire Hanger to Fish Engagement Ring From Backyard Waste Pipe

on Nov 17 2020
Using a wire hanger and a snake cam, Stockton, CA, resident Danny Gutierrez deftly fished his wife’s engagement ring from the “plumbing cleanout” pipe in their backyard. The successful rescue mission took place three weeks after the ring — wrapped in a tissue — was accidentally flushed down the toilet. The family was so determined... The post CA Man Uses Wire Hanger to Fish Engagement Ring From Backyard Waste Pipe appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Botswana’s Prolific Karowe Mine Delivers 998-Carat, Gem-Quality Diamond

on Nov 16 2020
Lucara’s Karowe mine in Botswana has delivered another head-turning rough diamond — a 998-carat stunner that ranks as the fourth-largest gem-quality diamond ever recovered. Other famous Botswana-sourced diamonds include the #2-ranked 1,758-carat Sewelô (2019), the #3 ranked 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona (2015) and the #9-ranked 812-carat Constellation (2015). Despite being nearly the width of a... The post Botswana’s Prolific Karowe Mine Delivers 998-Carat, Gem-Quality Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Nat King Cole’s Love Is As ‘Warm As the Ruby’ and As ‘Pure As the Pearl’

on Nov 13 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we often unearth wonderful, but sadly forgotten, songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we present the immortal Nat King Cole singing “The Ruby and the Pearl,” the theme song to the 1952 film, Thunder in the East. In this ballad written by Jay... The post Music Friday: Nat King Cole’s Love Is As ‘Warm As the Ruby’ and As ‘Pure As the Pearl’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Highly Touted ‘Spirit of the Rose’ Diamond Sells for $26.6MM at Sotheby’s Geneva

on Nov 12 2020
“The Spirit of the Rose” set an auction record when an anonymous phone bidder secured the 14.83-carat, fancy vivid purple-pink diamond with an offer of 21 million Swiss francs at Sotheby’s Geneva yesterday. With the buyer’s premium added, the final price totaled 24.4 million Swiss francs ($26.6 million), or about $1.8 million per carat. The... The post Highly Touted ‘Spirit of the Rose’ Diamond Sells for $26.6MM at Sotheby’s Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Anthony Anderson Shows Off His Hollywood Walk of Fame Ring on ‘Ellen Show’

on Nov 11 2020
An ecstatic Anthony Anderson showed off his Hollywood Walk of Fame diamond ring during an interview with guest host Sarah Silverman on Monday’s installment of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The Black-ish actor told Silverman that George Lopez and Cedric the Entertainer surprised him with the supersized, championship-style ring after his Walk of Fame Star was unveiled in... The post Anthony Anderson Shows Off His Hollywood Walk of Fame Ring on ‘Ellen Show’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Argyle Mine’s 37-Year Odyssey Started With a Few Pink Diamonds Atop an Anthill

on Nov 10 2020
Back in 1979, the diamond industry was changed forever when the first Argyle Pinks were discovered atop an anthill in the Kimberley wilderness of Western Australia. You see, while excavating underground passages, ants famously bring unwanted obstacles to the surface. In this case, their painstaking work signaled that the anthill sat above a pipe of... The post Argyle Mine’s 37-Year Odyssey Started With a Few Pink Diamonds Atop an Anthill appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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VIPs Get an Opportunity to Customize a Piece of 549-Carat Rough Diamond

on Nov 09 2020
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is taking the concept of bespoke opulence to a whole new level. By securing the rights to represent Lucara’s 549-carat “Sethunya” diamond, the retailer can offer its discriminating clients a unique opportunity to design the gem of their dreams, down to the exact shape and carat weight. “In this way, the... The post VIPs Get an Opportunity to Customize a Piece of 549-Carat Rough Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: If That ‘Mockingbird’ Won’t Sing, He’ll Buy Carly Simon a Diamond Ring

on Nov 06 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fabulous songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Carly Simon and then-husband James Taylor perform their hit, “Mockingbird,” in a rare live performance at NYC’s Madison Square Garden in 1979. In the catchy song that is actually based on the lullaby... The post Music Friday: If That ‘Mockingbird’ Won’t Sing, He’ll Buy Carly Simon a Diamond Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Fayetteville Man Scores 4.49-Carat Canary Yellow Diamond at Arkansas Park

on Nov 05 2020
At first glance, the shiny yellow stone that emerged from Steven McCool’s 11th — and last — bucket of the day at Crater of Diamonds State Park seemed to be a well-worn piece of amber-colored glass. But then it quickly dawned on the Fayetteville, AR, native that the jelly-bean-size curiosity was something very special. “As... The post Fayetteville Man Scores 4.49-Carat Canary Yellow Diamond at Arkansas Park appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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November’s Fiery Birthstone Takes Center Stage in ‘Jolie Citrine Necklace’

on Nov 04 2020
Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s crust, and in its pure state it is colorless. But when trace amounts of iron (about 40 parts per million) mix into quartz’s chemical makeup, extraordinary things happen. The colorless silicon dioxide emerges as citrine in a gorgeous array of fall colors, from the... The post November’s Fiery Birthstone Takes Center Stage in ‘Jolie Citrine Necklace’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Rio Tinto’s ‘Specials’ Tender Showcases 74.48-Carat ‘Diavik Helios’ Diamond

on Nov 03 2020
The “Diavik Helios,” a 74.48-carat fancy yellow diamond named after the mythical Greek God of the Sun, headlines Rio Tinto’s forthcoming “Specials” Tender — a selection of the largest and finest rough diamonds from the company’s mines in Canada and Australia. The 2020 Specials Tender is especially significant because it is the last one that... The post Rio Tinto’s ‘Specials’ Tender Showcases 74.48-Carat ‘Diavik Helios’ Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Ultra-Rare Julius Caesar ‘Assassination Coin’ Sells for Record-Setting $4.2 Million

on Nov 02 2020
An ultra-rare “Ides of March” gold coin commemorating the assassination of Roman dictator Julius Caesar in 44 BC broke an auction record Thursday when it fetched $4.2 million at London-based Roma Numismatics Limited. The selling price, which includes a buyer’s premium, was more than six times the pre-auction estimate of $650,000. The impressive performance of... The post Ultra-Rare Julius Caesar ‘Assassination Coin’ Sells for Record-Setting $4.2 Million appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Adele Turns Sorrow Into Treasured Gold in Her Mega-Hit, ‘Rolling in the Deep’

on Oct 30 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, British sensation Adele “turns her sorrow into treasured gold” in one of the most popular tunes of all time, the 2010 international mega-hit, “Rolling in the Deep.” The official music video has been... The post Music Friday: Adele Turns Sorrow Into Treasured Gold in Her Mega-Hit, ‘Rolling in the Deep’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Blake Shelton Pops the Question to Gwen Stefani With Huge Diamond Ring

on Oct 29 2020
Back in 2016, Gwen Stefani musically declared her love for boyfriend and country star Blake Shelton by comparing him to a sapphire in her sweetly smitten confessional, “Rare.” She sang, “You’re a sapphire, you’re a rolling stone / You’re a sparkle in a deep black hole / You’re like moon shine, when the curtains close... The post Blake Shelton Pops the Question to Gwen Stefani With Huge Diamond Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Indian Jeweler Captures Guinness Record With Flower Ring Featuring 7,801 Diamonds

on Oct 28 2020
By the slimmest of margins, the 7,801-diamond “Divine” ring recently captured a Guinness World Record for the most diamonds set in a single ring, overtaking the 7,777-diamond “Lotus Temple Ring,” which held the honor for 14 months. Officially called “The Divine – 7801 Brahma Vajra Kamalam,” the ring conceived by India-based jeweler Kotti Srikanth was... The post Indian Jeweler Captures Guinness Record With Flower Ring Featuring 7,801 Diamonds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.