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Music Friday: Joan Baez Recounts a Call From Bob Dylan in 1975’s ‘Diamonds & Rust’

on Feb 07 2020

Welcome to Music Friday when we feature classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, folk music legend Joan Baez recounts an unexpected phone call from former lover Bob Dylan in her hauntingly beautiful 1975 ballad, “Diamonds & Rust.” Baez and Dylan had been in a relationship 10 years... The post Music Friday: Joan Baez Recounts a Call From Bob Dylan in 1975’s ‘Diamonds & Rust’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Get Your Rings Ready for Valentine’s Day, the 2nd-Most-Popular Time to Pop the Question

on Feb 06 2020

Suitors from coast to coast are breathlessly anticipating Valentine’s Day, the calendar’s second-most-popular time to pop the question. Only Christmas Day sees more proposals, according to WeddingWire’s “Newlywed Report.” Valentine’s Day marks the end of “engagement season,” that magical time of the year — from the late November to mid-February — when nearly 40% of... The post Get Your Rings Ready for Valentine’s Day, the 2nd-Most-Popular Time to Pop the Question appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Domino’s Is Giving Away a Pizza-Slice Engagement Ring Topped With Diamonds and Rubies

on Feb 05 2020

Pizza lovers looking to pop the question this Valentine's Day have an opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind, pizza-slice engagement ring topped with bubbly diamond "cheese" and ruby "pepperoni." Via its Twitter page, Domino's Australia made this punny announcement on Monday: "Does someone have a 'pizza' your heart? We're giving one lucky pizza lover the chance... The post Domino’s Is Giving Away a Pizza-Slice Engagement Ring Topped With Diamonds and Rubies appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Valentine’s Day Jewelry Purchases Expected to Surge 48.7% in 2020, Says NRF Survey

on Feb 04 2020

Upbeat consumers are expected to set a record for Valentine's Day spending this year, with jewelry-related purchases surging an astonishing 48.7%, according to a survey just released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Overall Valentine's Day gift volume is expected to total $27.4 billion, up 32% from last year’s record... The post Valentine’s Day Jewelry Purchases Expected to Surge 48.7% in 2020, Says NRF Survey appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Original Concept for the NFL’s Vince Lombardi Trophy Was Sketched on a Napkin in 1966

on Feb 03 2020

When Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes raised the Vince Lombardi Trophy above his head after last night’s 31-20 defeat of the San Francisco 49ers in Miami, he was celebrating with a 6.7-pound sterling silver icon whose unique shape was sketched on the back of a cocktail napkin by Tiffany & Co. design chief Oscar... The post Original Concept for the NFL’s Vince Lombardi Trophy Was Sketched on a Napkin in 1966 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Kylie Minogue ‘Shines On and On and On’ in 2007’s ‘White Diamond’

on Jan 31 2020

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Aussie star Kylie Minogue rescues her lover from darkness and despair in the 2007 ballad “White Diamond.” Minogue is empowered by the symbolic characteristics of a diamond — brilliance, strength, timelessness, faithfulness, purity... The post Music Friday: Kylie Minogue ‘Shines On and On and On’ in 2007’s ‘White Diamond’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Can Your Favorite Gemstone Scratch the Screen of an iPhone 11? You Betcha

on Jan 30 2020

While the screen of a new iPhone 11 does a fine job resisting scratches from keys, coins and even razor blades, it would hardly stand up to a challenge from most of the gems in your jewelry box. The reason is that the glass of the iPhone 11 has a rating of 6 on the... The post Can Your Favorite Gemstone Scratch the Screen of an iPhone 11? You Betcha appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Newly Released Gold Coin Is So Small It Comes With Magnifying Lenses and a Light

on Jan 29 2020

Reflecting its efforts to push boundaries, stretch the limits of technology and achieve something unique, Swissmint issued a gold coin so small that neither image on the minted sides can be discerned with the naked eye. Naturally, Swissmint has that covered by providing magnifying lenses and a light with every purchase. Billed as the smallest... The post Newly Released Gold Coin Is So Small It Comes With Magnifying Lenses and a Light appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Swarovski Introduces Fun, Candy-Colored Collection of Lab-Grown Diamonds

on Jan 28 2020

In a black velvet booth at the Ritz in Paris, Swarovski unveiled a fun and colorful collection of lab-grown diamonds, each with a fashionable name related to its hue. These included Gothic Cognac (deep orange), Cubist Sky (sky blue), Androgyny Flamingo (bright pink) and Heavy Metal Cherry (deep red). The 125-year-old Austria-based company, which is... The post Swarovski Introduces Fun, Candy-Colored Collection of Lab-Grown Diamonds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Mumford & Sons’ Frontman Paints His Spirit Gold in 2012’s ‘I Will Wait’

on Jan 24 2020

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you blockbuster songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Mumford & Sons’ frontman Marcus Mumford paints his spirit gold in the Grammy-nominated 2012 hit, “I Will Wait.” Mumford told MTV News that the song was written on the road and reflective of... The post Music Friday: Mumford & Sons’ Frontman Paints His Spirit Gold in 2012’s ‘I Will Wait’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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One of These Teams Will Finally See Some New Super Bowl Bling After Long Drought

on Jan 23 2020

When Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs match up against Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on February 2 in Miami, the teams will be vying for championship bling their franchises haven't seen in a combined 75 years. It was exactly 50 years ago when Len Dawson led the... The post One of These Teams Will Finally See Some New Super Bowl Bling After Long Drought appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘The Jewelled Tiger’ Is Immortalized in Pink Diamonds on The Perth Mint’s 3D Coin

on Jan 22 2020

Crafted in 18-karat rose gold and pavé set with 3 carats of extraordinarily rare Argyle pink diamonds, "The Jewelled Tiger" strikes a menacing pose on the face of The Perth Mint's 2020 limited-edition 3D coin. Priced at $177,275 (AUD $259,000), The Jeweled Tiger represents the third in a series of highly collectible coins showcasing Asia’s... The post ‘The Jewelled Tiger’ Is Immortalized in Pink Diamonds on The Perth Mint’s 3D Coin appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Israeli Archaeologists Unearth Potter’s ‘Piggy Bank’ Filled With 1,200-Year-Old Gold Coins

on Jan 21 2020

Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority have unearthed a clay juglet filled with seven gold coins dating back 1,200 years. The find was made near an ancient pottery studio in the city of Yavne, which was well known for its commercial production of ceramic storage jars, pots and bowls. The archaeologists believe the juglet —... The post Israeli Archaeologists Unearth Potter’s ‘Piggy Bank’ Filled With 1,200-Year-Old Gold Coins appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Louis Vuitton Buys Historic 1,758-Carat ‘Sewelô’ Diamond From Lucara Diamond Corp.

on Jan 20 2020

French luxury brand Louis Vuitton has purchased the historic 1,758-carat Sewelô diamond from Lucara in a deal that allows the mining company to retain a 50% interest in the individual polished diamonds that result from the cutting of the massive stone. The amount of Louis Vuitton's upfront payment was not disclosed. Sewelô, which means “rare... The post Louis Vuitton Buys Historic 1,758-Carat ‘Sewelô’ Diamond From Lucara Diamond Corp. appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Billie Marten Loves When You Give Her Things, Especially Wedding Rings

on Jan 17 2020

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you wonderful songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, British songstress Billie Marten delivers her enchanting acoustic cover of “The Book of Love.” In the song, Marten explains how love is unnecessarily complicated and frequently irrational. In fact, if someone could write... The post Music Friday: Billie Marten Loves When You Give Her Things, Especially Wedding Rings appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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St. Louis Blues Mascot Earns First-Ever Stanley ‘Pup’ Championship Collar

on Jan 16 2020

Barclay, the adorable four-legged mascot of the St. Louis Blues, recently received a Stanley "Pup" Championship collar — complete with the team's famous Blue Note logo rendered in sapphires and karat gold. A spokesperson for Purina claimed Barclay is the first dog to ever receive championship jewelry. Blues executive and Hall of Famer Brett Hull... The post St. Louis Blues Mascot Earns First-Ever Stanley ‘Pup’ Championship Collar appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Role Reversal: Will Single Ladies Propose to Their Guys on Leap Day, Feb. 29?

on Jan 15 2020

For more than 1,500 years, February 29 has been reserved for single ladies who have waited far too long for their guys to pop the question. Leap Day, which hits the calendar every four years, is a time when traditional roles are reversed and women are encouraged to pop the question. Leap Day marriage proposals... The post Role Reversal: Will Single Ladies Propose to Their Guys on Leap Day, Feb. 29? appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Swiss Researchers Invent Lightweight 18-Karat Gold That’s Mixed With Plastic

on Jan 14 2020

Swiss researchers just unveiled a new type of 18-karat gold that's made from 75% gold and 25% plastic, yielding super-lightweight, malleable material that weighs just 1/10th to 1/5th as much as the traditional alloy. The team at ETH Zurich claims that the new lightweight alloy has the exact same lustrous qualities of traditional 18-karat gold,... The post Swiss Researchers Invent Lightweight 18-Karat Gold That’s Mixed With Plastic appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Fairytale Proposal: Animated Couple Star as the Prince and Princess in ‘Sleeping Beauty’

on Jan 13 2020

A romantic Massachusetts man worked with an illustrator for six months to pull off an epic, fairytale marriage proposal that has gone viral on social media. In filmmaker Lee Loechler's ambitious plan, animated versions of he and his girlfriend, Sthuthi David, would take starring roles in her favorite movie, Sleeping Beauty. During the pivotal scene,... The post Fairytale Proposal: Animated Couple Star as the Prince and Princess in ‘Sleeping Beauty’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Tim McGraw Sings About a Breakup in ‘Diamond Rings and Old Barstools’

on Jan 10 2020

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Tim McGraw sings about a breakup in his 2015 hit, “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools.” This emotional ballad tells the story of former lovers who agree to go their separate ways... The post Music Friday: Tim McGraw Sings About a Breakup in ‘Diamond Rings and Old Barstools’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.