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Diamond That Survived the Holocaust and Two World Wars Is Rescued in Manhattan

on Jan 09 2020

A New York newlywed said she was horrified when an heirloom diamond fell out of her engagement ring and disappeared into the underbelly of a newsstand refrigeration unit on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Danielle Gelfand's 1-carat diamond had been in her family for more than 100 years. “I went to grab a bottle of water. I... The post Diamond That Survived the Holocaust and Two World Wars Is Rescued in Manhattan appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Tsavorite’s Name Honors the Kenya-Tanzania Border Region Where It Was Discovered

on Jan 08 2020

Tsavo National Park on the border of Kenya and Tanzania is home to lions, black rhinos, cape buffaloes, elephants and leopards. The more mountainous western section of the park is also the singular source of a gorgeous variety of green garnet called tsavorite. Best known as January's official birthstone, garnet comes in a wide array... The post Tsavorite’s Name Honors the Kenya-Tanzania Border Region Where It Was Discovered appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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20.69-Carat ‘Firebird’ Is Latest Fancy Yellow Diamond to Pass Through House of Graff

on Jan 07 2020

Alrosa’s 20.69-carat “Firebird” is the latest fancy yellow diamond to pass through the House of Graff, the London-based luxury jewelry firm run by billionaire Laurence Graff. Over the course of his career, the 81-year-old Graff has been associated with some of the world’s largest and most valuable yellow diamonds. Graff and Alrosa did not disclose... The post 20.69-Carat ‘Firebird’ Is Latest Fancy Yellow Diamond to Pass Through House of Graff appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Actor Wilmer Valderrama Proposes to Model Amanda Pacheco With Pear-Shaped Diamond

on Jan 06 2020

Actor Wilmer Valderrama rang in the New Year by proposing to model Amanda Pacheco with a 4-carat pear-shaped diamond ring. Valderrama announced the engagement with a picture-postcard-worthy addition to his Instagram page, which boasts 1.7 million followers. Set on the coast of La Jolla, Calif., the photo captures the exact moment when the That ’70s... The post Actor Wilmer Valderrama Proposes to Model Amanda Pacheco With Pear-Shaped Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Jason Derulo Borrows Iconic Ad Slogan for His New Release, ‘Diamonds’

on Jan 03 2020

Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you hot, new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. In Jason Derulo’s brand new release, “Diamonds,” the singer lavishes praise on his girlfriend with a borrowed phrase from what Ad Age magazine called the best advertising slogan of the 20th century. Penned... The post Music Friday: Jason Derulo Borrows Iconic Ad Slogan for His New Release, ‘Diamonds’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Year in Review: These Are the Rough Diamonds That Rocked Our World in 2019

on Dec 31 2019

Welcome to our year-end review of the rough diamonds that rocked our world in 2019. Each is unique in its own way and has a fascinating story to tell… Diamond in a Diamond. Revealed to the world via a social media post, Alrosa’s “diamond in a diamond” is a head-scratching, natural phenomenon that rates #1... The post Year in Review: These Are the Rough Diamonds That Rocked Our World in 2019 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Engraved Jewelry Dating Back 3,500 Years Unlocks Secrets About Life in Ancient Greece

on Dec 30 2019

Archaeologists with the University of Cincinnati have unearthed two Bronze Age tombs containing a trove of engraved jewelry that help tell the story of life along the Mediterranean 3,500 years ago. The two beehive-shaped tombs are located in Pylos, Greece, just a stone’s throw from the grave of the “Griffin Warrior,” a powerful Greek figure... The post Engraved Jewelry Dating Back 3,500 Years Unlocks Secrets About Life in Ancient Greece appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Marilyn Monroe Is All About the Bling in ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’

on Dec 27 2019

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Marilyn Monroe lights up the silver screen with her iconic 1953 performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” from the hit movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Playing the gold-digging Lorelei Lee, Monroe sings,... The post Music Friday: Marilyn Monroe Is All About the Bling in ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Let’s Revisit the Wonderful, Over-the-Top Championship Rings of 2019

on Dec 24 2019

Sports fans and jewelry lovers will certainly remember 2019 as the year of wonderful, over-the-top championship rings. It was a year the New England Patriots celebrated their sixth Super Bowl victory, the Boston Red Sox commemorated a franchise-record 108 wins, the Toronto Raptors brought the Larry O’Brien trophy to Canada for the first time, the... The post Let’s Revisit the Wonderful, Over-the-Top Championship Rings of 2019 appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Car Detailer Spots Engagement Ring in Dusty Bucket of His Commercial Vacuum

on Dec 23 2019

A Frisco, Texas, woman was miraculously reunited with her missing engagement ring after a car detailing specialist spotted it in the dusty bucket of his Shop-Vac®. Gregory Weatherford, the owner of Mr. G's Mobile Car Wash and Detailing, makes a living by restoring showroom freshness to dirty and grimy autos. This often entails vacuuming the... The post Car Detailer Spots Engagement Ring in Dusty Bucket of His Commercial Vacuum appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees Pops the Question in the Christmas Hit, ‘This Gift’

on Dec 20 2019

Welcome to a special holiday edition of Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, 98 Degrees frontman Nick Lachey is ready to pop the question in the 1999 Christmas hit, “This Gift.” In the chorus of the song, we learn that the... The post Music Friday: Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees Pops the Question in the Christmas Hit, ‘This Gift’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Reality Star Robyn Dixon Dishes on Her ‘Non-Traditional’ Morganite Engagement Ring

on Dec 19 2019

In announcing her re-engagement to former basketball pro Juan Dixon, Real Housewives of Potomac star Robyn Dixon explained why the couple opted for a pink morganite engagement ring. "An untraditional relationship calls for a non-traditional ring!" Robyn exclaimed in an Instagram post seen Monday by her 316,000 followers. She went on to describe how she... The post Reality Star Robyn Dixon Dishes on Her ‘Non-Traditional’ Morganite Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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World-Class Gem of a Museum Opens Its Doors for the First Time in Bethel, Maine

on Dec 18 2019

Nestled in the picture-postcard town of Bethel, Maine (pop. 2,689) is a world-class museum and education facility featuring 40,000 gems and minerals, 6,000 meteorites, a library of 10,000 volumes and nearly two dozen interactive exhibits. The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (MMGM) opened its doors to the public for the first time last Thursday. Comprising... The post World-Class Gem of a Museum Opens Its Doors for the First Time in Bethel, Maine appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Warren Buffett Tried to Convince Bill Gates to Buy a $370 Million Engagement Ring

on Dec 17 2019

Back in 1993, billionaire Warren Buffett tried to convince fellow billionaire Bill Gates to spend $370 million on an engagement ring, according to author Glen Arnold in his newly released book, The Deals of Warren Buffett Volume 2: The Making of a Billionaire. According to Arnold’s account, Gates and his future wife, Melinda, were visiting... The post Warren Buffett Tried to Convince Bill Gates to Buy a $370 Million Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Spanish Hotel’s $15MM Gem-Adorned Christmas Tree Is the Most Expensive in the World

on Dec 16 2019

Dripping with gem-adorned ornaments, the Christmas tree in the lobby of the ultra-chic Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Marbella, Spain, is the most expensive in the world. The tree was created by British haute couture designer Debbie Wingham and is valued at a staggering $15 million. According to published reports, the show-stopping tree boasts a number... The post Spanish Hotel’s $15MM Gem-Adorned Christmas Tree Is the Most Expensive in the World appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Toby Keith’s Wife Won’t Settle for Anything Less Than a ‘Christmas Rock’

on Dec 13 2019

Welcome to a special holiday edition of Music Friday. Today, a cash-strapped Toby Keith reluctantly agrees to visit his local jeweler in the comical 1995 release, “Christmas Rock.” In the song, we learn that Keith’s wife has been spending a lot of time looking at jewelry catalogs. She knows what she wants for Christmas, and... The post Music Friday: Toby Keith’s Wife Won’t Settle for Anything Less Than a ‘Christmas Rock’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Diamond Empowerment Fund Adopts ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Slogan As New Name

on Dec 12 2019

For more than 12 years, the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has helped diamond communities around the world to become strong, stable, prosperous and socially empowered. On December 5, the program announced that its familiar tagline — "Diamonds Do Good" — will now be used as the business name of the organization. According to an official... The post Diamond Empowerment Fund Adopts ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Slogan As New Name appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Here’s Why Actress Emma Stone’s Pearl Engagement Ring Is So Unconventional

on Dec 11 2019

When actress Emma Stone and her new fiancé, SNL writer Dave McCary, announced their engagement this past Wednesday with dual Instagram posts, Stone's adorning fan base had a hard time figuring out what she was wearing on the ring finger of her left hand. Was it a diamond? Might it be… a pearl? The Instagram... The post Here’s Why Actress Emma Stone’s Pearl Engagement Ring Is So Unconventional appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Wild Lights’ Display at the Detroit Zoo Is an Awesome Place to Pop the Question

on Dec 10 2019

What could possibly be more romantic than the breathtaking "Wild Lights" holiday display at the Detroit Zoo, where more than five million twinkling LED lights brighten the evening sky and illuminate buildings, trees and 280 sculptures, most of which are in the shape of animals? Now in its seventh year, "Wild Lights" has become a popular... The post ‘Wild Lights’ Display at the Detroit Zoo Is an Awesome Place to Pop the Question appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Solid and Dependable ‘Classic Blue’ Is Named Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year

on Dec 09 2019

Suggestive of the sky at dusk, "Classic Blue" has been named Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year. Consumers looking to match their jewelry wardrobes to Pantone’s calm, confident, enduring shade of blue will likely consider sapphire, blue topaz, lapis lazuli and kyanite. "We are living in a time that requires trust and faith," said Leatrice... The post Solid and Dependable ‘Classic Blue’ Is Named Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.