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Music Friday: Duawne Starling Pens and Performs His Own Wedding Song, ‘With This Ring’

on Sep 28 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you inspirational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, contemporary Christian artist Duawne Starling sings his wedding vows in the 2001 release, “With This Ring.” In the first verse, Starling describes the wedding band as a “circle of trust” and a symbol... The post Music Friday: Duawne Starling Pens and Performs His Own Wedding Song, ‘With This Ring’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Christie’s Exec Says the Color of the 18.96-Carat ‘Pink Legacy’ Diamond ‘Is As Good As It Gets’

on Sep 27 2018
In terms of its saturation and intensity, the color of "The Pink Legacy" is "as good as it gets in a colored diamond," according to the Christie's exec who will be overseeing its sale in Geneva on November 13. The auction house is expecting the 18.96-carat, fancy vivid pink diamond to fetch up to $50... The post Christie’s Exec Says the Color of the 18.96-Carat ‘Pink Legacy’ Diamond ‘Is As Good As It Gets’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ Reality Stars Confirm Engagement With Selfie of 2.5-Carat Diamond Ring

on Sep 26 2018
Bravo’s Summer House reality stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula confirmed their engagement on Instagram with a selfie of her gorgeous new ring. Cooke recently popped the question with a 2.5-carat diamond set on a yellow gold, split-shank band. Cooke told Bravotv.com that the diamond is cushion cut. Based on the photo, above, we’re pretty... The post Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ Reality Stars Confirm Engagement With Selfie of 2.5-Carat Diamond Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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What Would You Do If You Saw an Engagement Ring Being Swiped at a Nail Salon?

on Sep 25 2018
In a recent episode of ABC's What Would You Do?, correspondent John Quinones and his team explored how average individuals might react if they witnessed a diamond engagement ring being swiped by a patron at a local nail salon. Would they intervene or mind their own business? For its test, What Would You Do? designed... The post What Would You Do If You Saw an Engagement Ring Being Swiped at a Nail Salon? appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Vibrant Red ‘Whitney Flame Topaz’ Joins the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection

on Sep 24 2018
An extraordinarily rare 48.86-carat vibrant red topaz is the newest member of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection. The teardrop-shaped gem, which was acquired for the museum by philanthropist Coralyn Wright Whitney, made its debut this past Thursday at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Dubbed the "Whitney Flame Topaz," the gem is... The post Vibrant Red ‘Whitney Flame Topaz’ Joins the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Lauv Wears This Bracelet to Preserve the Memories of a Love That Got Away

on Sep 21 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fresh songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, 24-year-old Lauv wears a special piece of jewelry to preserve the memories of a love that got away in his 2018 release, “Bracelet.” In the intensely personal song that draws on his experiences... The post Music Friday: Lauv Wears This Bracelet to Preserve the Memories of a Love That Got Away appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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5-Carat Fancy Vivid Blue ‘Ai’ (Love) Diamond Could Fetch $15 Million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong

on Sep 20 2018
A 5-carat fancy vivid blue diamond named "Ai" — the Chinese word for love — will be flirting with a world record when it hits the auction block at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite event in Hong Kong on October 3. The auction house is estimating that the richly colored step-cut gem will sell in... The post 5-Carat Fancy Vivid Blue ‘Ai’ (Love) Diamond Could Fetch $15 Million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Emmy Winner Proposes During Live Broadcast With a Ring ‘More Valuable Than The Hope Diamond’

on Sep 19 2018
To director Glenn Weiss, the simple gold wedding band his dad placed on his mom’s finger 67 years ago is “more valuable than The Hope Diamond” — a fact that grew ever more significant when the Emmy winner proposed to his girlfriend Jan Svendsen on stage while accepting his award for “Outstanding Directing for a... The post Emmy Winner Proposes During Live Broadcast With a Ring ‘More Valuable Than The Hope Diamond’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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33-Carat Diamond and Platinum Tiara With Ties to Spanish Royalty Comes to Auction at Bonhams

on Sep 18 2018
On Wednesday of next week, a very rare and cleverly crafted platinum tiara with ties to Spanish royalty will be offered for sale at Bonhams, London. Reflecting the refined aesthetics of the Belle Époque period — the "beautiful era" of relative peace and prosperity prior to World War I — this 33.5-carat diamond tiara was... The post 33-Carat Diamond and Platinum Tiara With Ties to Spanish Royalty Comes to Auction at Bonhams appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Jason Mraz Hopes You Win ‘Prizes Shining Like Diamonds’ in ‘Have It All’

on Sep 14 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you uplifting songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz delivers a message of love, hope and infinite possibilities in his 2018 release, “Have It All.” Inspired by a spiritual encounter with a Buddhist monk while visiting Myanmar in 2012,... The post Music Friday: Jason Mraz Hopes You Win ‘Prizes Shining Like Diamonds’ in ‘Have It All’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Aussie Nickel Miner Hits Golden Mother Lode, Including Two Huge Rocks Worth $5 Million

on Sep 13 2018
Until last week, RNC Minerals had been running a ho-hum nickel operation at the Beta Hunt Mine in southwestern Australia. But, when a gold vein was discovered about 1,600 feet underground, the miner decided to do some deeper blasting — and the results were spectacular. From a single cut, the miner extracted 9,250 ounces of... The post Aussie Nickel Miner Hits Golden Mother Lode, Including Two Huge Rocks Worth $5 Million appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Empowering Colors, Joyful Hues Dominate Spring/Summer 2019 Palette: Pantone

on Sep 12 2018
Empowering colors and joyful hues dominate Pantone’s Fashion Color Trend Report for the Spring/Summer of 2019. According to the Pantone Color Institute’s experts, this new palette of 12 standout colors is illuminating the runways of NY Fashion Week, which runs through Saturday in Manhattan. Fiesta / Jester Red / Turmeric / Living Coral The 12... The post Empowering Colors, Joyful Hues Dominate Spring/Summer 2019 Palette: Pantone appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Largest Purplish-Pink Diamond Ever Graded by GIA Headlines Alrosa’s ‘True Colour’ Auction

on Sep 11 2018
The largest fancy deep purplish-pink diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America will headline Alrosa's first-ever "True Colour" auction of colored polished diamonds. The 11.06-carat, cushion-cut gem is one of 250 colorful diamonds that Alrosa will display at the Hong Kong Gem & Jewelry Fair, which opens on Wednesday. The Russian mining company... The post Largest Purplish-Pink Diamond Ever Graded by GIA Headlines Alrosa’s ‘True Colour’ Auction appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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$1.7 Million ‘Discovery’ Coin Pays Tribute to Early Prospectors of Aussie Gold and Diamonds

on Sep 10 2018
Inspired by the "holey dollar," Australia's first official currency, The Perth Mint recently unveiled a $1.7 million collector coin that pays tribute to early prospectors of the nation’s most treasured natural riches — gold and pink diamonds. The Discovery coin weighs 2,000 grams (4.41 pounds) and has an unusual design reminiscent of a donut and... The post $1.7 Million ‘Discovery’ Coin Pays Tribute to Early Prospectors of Aussie Gold and Diamonds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Gwen Stefani Compares Boyfriend Blake Shelton to a Sapphire in ‘Rare’

on Sep 07 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fresh songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Gwen Stefani compares boyfriend and country star Blake Shelton to a sapphire in her 2016 release, “Rare.” In this song penned by Stefani and three collaborators, the former No Doubt singer uses the... The post Music Friday: Gwen Stefani Compares Boyfriend Blake Shelton to a Sapphire in ‘Rare’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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FBI Recovers Stolen Ruby Slippers; Smithsonian’s Mismatched Pair Finds Its Mates

on Sep 06 2018
FBI agents announced Tuesday that they had recovered the pair of Ruby Slippers snatched 13 years ago from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minn. Considered one of the most iconic pieces of Hollywood memorabilia, the Ruby Slippers were made famous by the child star in her role as Dorothy in the 1939 MGM... The post FBI Recovers Stolen Ruby Slippers; Smithsonian’s Mismatched Pair Finds Its Mates appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Prehistoric Amber Lovers Traded the Gem Through a Vast Mediterranean Network, Scientists Claim

on Sep 05 2018
An international team of researchers has uncovered archaeological evidence suggesting that precious amber — the golden-colored translucent gemstone formed from fossilized tree resin — was prized by our prehistoric ancestors and traded throughout the Mediterranean region. Researchers used a sophisticated technique known as infrared spectroscopy to analyze amber jewelry and other amber ornaments found at... The post Prehistoric Amber Lovers Traded the Gem Through a Vast Mediterranean Network, Scientists Claim appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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330-Carat ‘Star of Asia’ Sapphire Is a Phenomenal Example of September’s Official Birthstone

on Sep 04 2018
Today we shine our spotlight on the 330-carat “Star of Asia,” one of the world’s finest star sapphires and a stunning representation of September’s official birthstone. Originating from the historic Mogok mines of Burma (now Myanmar), the blue-violet sapphire is said to have belonged to India’s Maharajah of Jodhpur and eventually obtained by famed mineral... The post 330-Carat ‘Star of Asia’ Sapphire Is a Phenomenal Example of September’s Official Birthstone appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘Diamonds Are Invincible’ Mega-Mix Celebrates Michael Jackson’s 60th Birthday

on Aug 31 2018
Michael Jackson fans from around the world celebrated what would have been the King of Pop's 60th birthday on Wednesday by bopping to a mega-mix of his greatest hits weaved together by super-producer Mark Ronson. In honor of Jackson's "diamond" birthday, the five-minute audio track was titled "Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds Are Invincible."... The post Music Friday: ‘Diamonds Are Invincible’ Mega-Mix Celebrates Michael Jackson’s 60th Birthday appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Smithsonian’s ‘Good as Gold’ Exhibit Explores How Senegalese Women Embrace Concept of ‘Sañse’

on Aug 30 2018
Spectacular gold jewelry from the West African nation of Senegal will be the focus of a brand new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art, in Washington, D.C. “Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women” will explore the history of Senegal’s gold, from past to present, as well as the beauty and complexity of... The post Smithsonian’s ‘Good as Gold’ Exhibit Explores How Senegalese Women Embrace Concept of ‘Sañse’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.