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12-Carat Blue Diamond Headlines Christie’s First Live Auction Since Outbreak

on Jun 01 2020
A marquise-cut, 12.11-carat, fancy intense blue diamond will be headlining Christie's first live auction since the COVID-19 outbreak. The internally flawless diamond is expected to fetch between $8.3 million and $12.2 million at Christie's Hong Kong on July 10, with previews running from July 4-7. Flanked by two side stones and set on a diamond... The post 12-Carat Blue Diamond Headlines Christie’s First Live Auction Since Outbreak appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Katy Perry’s 2010 Ballad Urges Young Women to Shine Like a ‘Pearl’

on May 29 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, pop star Katy Perry encourages young women to aspire to greatness in her 2010 ballad, “Pearl.” On her YouTube channel, Perry explained that “Pearl” is a song she wrote for anyone who’s been... The post Music Friday: Katy Perry’s 2010 Ballad Urges Young Women to Shine Like a ‘Pearl’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Shuttered SF Greek Restaurant Opens Its Doors to Host Surprise Marriage Proposal

on May 28 2020
A San Francisco-based Greek restaurant chain, which had closed each of its eateries in strict adherence to the city's shelter-in-place order, made a special exception recently and opened one of its stores so a long-time regular could surprise his girlfriend with a proposal in the exact spot where their first date took place five years... The post Shuttered SF Greek Restaurant Opens Its Doors to Host Surprise Marriage Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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The Dream Continues: Popular Crater of Diamonds Park Reopens in Murfreesboro

on May 27 2020
Reservations were limited and visitors needed to bring their own tools, but the good news is that Arkansas' field of dreams — the Crater of Diamonds State Park — reopened on Friday, May 22, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. The 37½-acre search field in Murfreesboro is actually the eroded surface of an... The post The Dream Continues: Popular Crater of Diamonds Park Reopens in Murfreesboro appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Nationals’ 2019 World Series Rings Feature 257 Gemstones and One Baby Shark

on May 26 2020
The Washington Nationals unveiled the design of their 2019 World Series rings during a video presentation on Sunday night. Featuring 257 gemstones weighing a total of 23.20 carats, the 14-karat white and yellow gold rings document the team's unlikely road to the championship after starting the season with a 19-31 record. The team had been... The post Nationals’ 2019 World Series Rings Feature 257 Gemstones and One Baby Shark appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Boyz II Men Sing About the ‘Diamond Eyes’ of a Long-Lost Love

on May 22 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you wonderful tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Philadelphia R&B legends Boyz II Men sing about a long-lost love in their 2014 release, “Diamond Eyes.” In this power ballad about a man longing to be reunited with the dream girl of... The post Music Friday: Boyz II Men Sing About the ‘Diamond Eyes’ of a Long-Lost Love appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Next Stop on the Smithsonian Gem Gallery Tour: An Amazing Topaz Exhibit

on May 21 2020
Be prepared to be blown away by the next stop on our virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection. Featured today is an amazing topaz exhibit featuring four stones ranging in size from 12,555 carats to 251,744 carats. Previous stops on the tour have included the Logan Sapphire, the Dom Pedro aquamarine and the... The post Next Stop on the Smithsonian Gem Gallery Tour: An Amazing Topaz Exhibit appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Here’s How a 28.86-Carat Diamond Made History and Changed the Market

on May 20 2020
The 28.86-carat D-color diamond that is slated to headline an online auction in June has been named by Christie's as one of the "10 Jewels That Made History — and Changed the Market." The emerald-cut gem, which is estimated to fetch between $1 million and $2 million at Christie's Jewels Online sale, June 16-30, joined... The post Here’s How a 28.86-Carat Diamond Made History and Changed the Market appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Bejeweled Dragons Could Earn the Title of the World’s Largest Pieces of Jewelry

on May 19 2020
Mounted high above the lobby of the six-star Imperial Palace Saipan are two bejeweled dragons fighting over a flaming pearl. The installation spans more than 60 meters, weighs 40 tons and sparkles with 2.5 million Swarovski crystals. Czech design firm Lasvit is hoping that its massive undertaking will be recognized by Guinness World Records as... The post Bejeweled Dragons Could Earn the Title of the World’s Largest Pieces of Jewelry appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Hyatt Regency Seattle Assists With 21-Story-Tall, Sky-High Marriage Proposal

on May 18 2020
Even though the Hyatt Regency Seattle had to suspend its normal operations due to COVID-19 health concerns, the brand new 45-story hotel at 8th & Howell has been lighting up the sky with love. Each evening for the past six weeks, the 500-foot-tall, 1260-room landmark — the largest hotel in the city — has been... The post Hyatt Regency Seattle Assists With 21-Story-Tall, Sky-High Marriage Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Thompson Square Duo Shares Love Story in ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’

on May 15 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you chart-topping songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country music duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square fall in love, get engaged and tie the knot in their semi-autobiographical 2010 hit, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.” As the... The post Music Friday: Thompson Square Duo Shares Love Story in ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Angola’s Prolific Lulo Mine Yields 171-Carat, Gem-Quality White Diamond

on May 14 2020
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 171-carat, gem-quality, white stone at its Lulo alluvial mine in Angola, the same mine that produced the famous 404-carat “4 de Fevereiro” diamond in 2016. That unusual thumb-shaped stone, which nearly ended up as road filler at the mining plant, was eventually cut into a 163-carat emerald-cut stunner that... The post Angola’s Prolific Lulo Mine Yields 171-Carat, Gem-Quality White Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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John Krasinski and Cast of ‘The Office’ Rejoice at Fans’ Virtual Wedding

on May 13 2020
In a video that was posted Sunday and has already topped 8.8 million views, The Office star John Krasinski officiated the Zoom marriage ceremony of Maryland superfans, whose proposal mimicked a scene from the popular TV show. As a surprise bonus, Krasinski invited the cast of The Office to dance at their virtual wedding. For... The post John Krasinski and Cast of ‘The Office’ Rejoice at Fans’ Virtual Wedding appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Omaha Nurses Overcome Stress and Exhaustion to Prove Love Conquers All

on May 12 2020
Halfway through a grueling 12-hour overnight shift at Omaha’s Methodist Hospital, registered nurse Jason Heimes popped the question to certified nursing assistant Ashley Jensen in the hospital's break room. Heimes works directly with COVID-19 patients in the North Tower's Progressive Care Unit and Jensen is assigned to the Short Stay Unit on the South Tower’s... The post Omaha Nurses Overcome Stress and Exhaustion to Prove Love Conquers All appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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423-Carat ‘Logan Sapphire’ Is the Next Stop on Our Virtual Gem Gallery Tour

on May 11 2020
Our multi-part virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection continues today with a closeup look at the 422.99-carat “Logan Sapphire." It's not only the heaviest mounted gem in the storied collection, but also boasts a provenance that links one of America’s most prominent families with Indian royalty. Set in a silver-and-gold brooch and framed... The post 423-Carat ‘Logan Sapphire’ Is the Next Stop on Our Virtual Gem Gallery Tour appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Chris Lane Sings About His Real-Life Proposal in ‘Big, Big Plans’

on May 08 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you romantic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country singer Chris Lane shares his real-life proposal to reality TV star Lauren Bushnell in 2019’s “Big, Big Plans.” In a music video viewed on YouTube more than 10.5 million times, Lane’s fans... The post Music Friday: Chris Lane Sings About His Real-Life Proposal in ‘Big, Big Plans’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Short Film Describes How Gemfields Brings Emeralds From Darkness to Light

on May 07 2020
Gemfields has just released "Emeralds," the second of four short films that offer a glimpse into the miner's world of colored gemstones. While the first installment from two weeks ago emphasized the miner's commitment to responsible sourcing, the newest video shines the spotlight on the most valuable member of the beryl family and the official... The post Short Film Describes How Gemfields Brings Emeralds From Darkness to Light appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Survey: Jewelry Tops All Mother’s Day Gift Categories; Spending Climbs to $5.27B

on May 06 2020
Lucky moms will be showered with jewelry gifts at an unprecedented level this Sunday, Mother's Day. Despite uncertain times, spending on jewelry items is expected to reach $5.27 billion, making it the highest-volume gift-giving category by far, according to an annual Mother's Day survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Jewelry spending is up from... The post Survey: Jewelry Tops All Mother’s Day Gift Categories; Spending Climbs to $5.27B appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Mummy of Bejeweled Teenage Girl Found in 3,500-Year-Old Tomb Near Luxor

on May 05 2020
A team of Spanish and Egyptian archaeologists recently discovered the mummy of a bejeweled teenage girl in a 3,500-year-old tomb near Luxor, Egypt. The fashionable young lady was found wearing two earrings in one ear, two rings and four necklaces tied together with a glazed ceramic, or “faience,” clip. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism... The post Mummy of Bejeweled Teenage Girl Found in 3,500-Year-Old Tomb Near Luxor appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Birthstone Feature: ‘Trapiche’ Emerald Remains a Gemological Curiosity

on May 04 2020
Resembling a wheel with six spokes, “trapiche” emeralds may be the most unique variety of May’s birthstone. Found primarily in the black shales of Colombia’s western “emerald zone,” these gemological curiosities display alternating rays of vivid emerald green and deep black. Trapiche emeralds were first described by Émile Bertrand in 1879 in a meeting at... The post Birthstone Feature: ‘Trapiche’ Emerald Remains a Gemological Curiosity appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.