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Music Friday: The Rolling Stones Release Kaleidoscopic Lyric Video of 1967’s ‘Ruby Tuesday’

on May 25 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we present The Rolling Stones’ newly released, kaleidoscopic lyric video of their 1967 smash hit, “Ruby Tuesday.” The video premiered on Tuesday, of course, to promote the group’s 2018 European tour, which kicks... The post Music Friday: The Rolling Stones Release Kaleidoscopic Lyric Video of 1967’s ‘Ruby Tuesday’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Dancer Cheryl Burke Reveals Sentimental Story Behind Her Dazzling New Engagement Ring

on May 24 2018
Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke got engaged to Boy Meets World alum Matthew Lawrence in early May, but took to her Instagram just last week to reveal the sweet and sentimental elements that make her double halo diamond engagement ring truly unique. “While, obviously, I absolutely love the look of my engagement ring... The post Dancer Cheryl Burke Reveals Sentimental Story Behind Her Dazzling New Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Floyd Mayweather Gives Daughter 18-Carat Canary Diamond Ring for Her 18th Birthday

on May 23 2018
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather — a man with a well-documented passion for fine jewelry and one of the wealthiest athletes in the world — gave his daughter Iyanna an 18-carat canary diamond ring for her 18th birthday. The platinum ring, which was designed by New York's Pristine Jewelers, features a modified radiant-cut yellow center stone... The post Floyd Mayweather Gives Daughter 18-Carat Canary Diamond Ring for Her 18th Birthday appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Ceremonial First Pitch Lands Wide Left, But Miami Marlins Marriage Proposal Hits the Mark

on May 22 2018
Marlyn Sanchez is well known at Marlins Park in Miami because she’s frequently called on to sing the national anthem. So, when her boyfriend, Ralph Cabrera, arranged for her to throw out the first pitch before Wednesday’s contest between the Marlins and the Dodgers, Sanchez didn’t have a clue that he had plotted the perfect... The post Ceremonial First Pitch Lands Wide Left, But Miami Marlins Marriage Proposal Hits the Mark appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Royal Wedding Report: All Eyes Were on Meghan Markle’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara

on May 21 2018
An estimated 3 billion people worldwide tuned in Saturday to see American Meghan Markle tie the knot with Prince Harry of Wales, and much of the buzz about the romantic royal nuptials was focused squarely upon the bride’s diamond tiara. Holding Markle’s veil in place was the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara — a stunning... The post Royal Wedding Report: All Eyes Were on Meghan Markle’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Marina Diamandis Wants a Proposal and a ‘Big Diamond Ring’ in 2012’s ‘Primadonna’

on May 18 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you exciting songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, better known as Marina and the Diamonds, stays true to her name in the 2012 international hit, “Primadonna.” In this song about a self-absorbed diva who “wants the world,” the... The post Music Friday: Marina Diamandis Wants a Proposal and a ‘Big Diamond Ring’ in 2012’s ‘Primadonna’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Police Officer Scours Beach During Wee Hours to Find Engagement Ring… and Succeeds

on May 17 2018
A Galveston, Texas, police officer went above and beyond the call of duty Saturday evening to help a young woman who lost her engagement ring at the beach. Not only did he drive nearly 100 miles to retrieve his own metal detector to assist in the search, but went back to the site in the... The post Police Officer Scours Beach During Wee Hours to Find Engagement Ring… and Succeeds appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Blue Diamond Owned 300 Years Ago by the Queen of Spain Fetches $6.7MM at Sotheby’s Geneva

on May 16 2018
A 6.16-carat blue diamond owned more than 300 years ago by Elisabeth Farnese, Queen of Spain, fetched $6.7 million at Sotheby's Geneva yesterday. The winning bid crushed the auction house's pre-sale high estimate by more than $1.7 million. The historic "Farnese Blue" was originally presented in 1715 as a wedding gift to the Spanish Queen... The post Blue Diamond Owned 300 Years Ago by the Queen of Spain Fetches $6.7MM at Sotheby’s Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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50.47-Carat Diamond Ring Is Tomorrow’s Top Lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva

on May 15 2018
A 50.47-carat cushion brilliant-cut diamond ring is expected to be the top lot at Christie's Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva tomorrow. The D-color, VVS1-clarity diamond is set in a platinum ring designed by Harry Winston and carries a pre-sale estimate of $5 million to $7 million. Christie's is saving the best for last. Bidding for the... The post 50.47-Carat Diamond Ring Is Tomorrow’s Top Lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Class Ring Lost in Missouri Cave 57 Years Ago Finds Its Way Back to Stunned Owner

on May 14 2018
Archaeologists at the Smallin Civil War Cave in Ozark, Mo., recently recovered a 1960 class ring that had been lost for 57 years and returned it to its stunned owner. Workers had demolished an old wooden platform at the popular historic site and were planning to replace it with a new concrete one. With the... The post Class Ring Lost in Missouri Cave 57 Years Ago Finds Its Way Back to Stunned Owner appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘This Ring Is a Symbol of My Love,’ Sings Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers

on May 11 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you romantic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers sings about the symbolism of bridal jewelry in the group’s release, “Brazilian Wedding Song (Setembro).” Written by Brazilian composers Ivan Lins and Gilson Peranzzetta, “Brazilian Wedding Song... The post Music Friday: ‘This Ring Is a Symbol of My Love,’ Sings Ron Isley of The Isley Brothers appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Fura Gems Breathes New Life Into 400-Year-Old Coscuez Mine, Reveals ‘ARE Emerald’

on May 10 2018
Fura Gems is breathing new life into the 400-year-old Coscuez emerald mine in Colombia, and its initial sampling has yielded 850 carats of high-quality gemstones, including an exceptional 25.97-carat rough gem named the “ARE Emerald.” The ARE gemstone is “rare and exceptional” given its size, color, saturation and clarity, according to the Toronto-based mining company,... The post Fura Gems Breathes New Life Into 400-Year-Old Coscuez Mine, Reveals ‘ARE Emerald’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Rising Star Andrew Benintendi Assists Red Sox Fan With Surprise Marriage Proposal

on May 09 2018
Rising star Andrew Benintendi of the Boston Red Sox had a memorable day at the ballpark on Saturday. Not only did he go 3-for-5 with a triple and double in the Red Sox’s 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers, but he also earned an assist with a very romantic pre-game marriage proposal. During batting practice... The post Rising Star Andrew Benintendi Assists Red Sox Fan With Surprise Marriage Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Coke Bottle-Shaped Handbag Adorned With 9,888 Diamonds Sets Guinness World Record

on May 08 2018
A Coca-Cola bottle-shaped handbag adorned with 9,888 natural diamonds recently earned a Guinness World Record for Swiss luxury brand Coronet. Guinness officials affirmed at the recent Baselworld trade fair that the unique piece is the official title holder in the category “Most Diamonds Set on a Handbag.” The fanciful Coca-Cola bottle/purse is rendered with 8,543 black... The post Coke Bottle-Shaped Handbag Adorned With 9,888 Diamonds Sets Guinness World Record appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Diamonds Rain on the Diamond as Slugger Yoenis Cespedes Snaps His Chain Legging Out a Double

on May 07 2018
A surreal scene played out in New York City last week as diamonds literally rained on the diamond at Citi Field. Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes snapped his diamond chain while legging out a bloop double in the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. As Cespedes slid into second base, one of his... The post Diamonds Rain on the Diamond as Slugger Yoenis Cespedes Snaps His Chain Legging Out a Double appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Brett Eldredge Meets a ‘Diamond’ and Wants to Explore Her Secrets in ‘The Long Way’

on May 04 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in title or lyrics. In his 2017 release, “The Long Way,” country star Brett Eldredge meets the girl of his dreams — his diamond — and wants to get to know her better by exploring her history and hometown.... The post Music Friday: Brett Eldredge Meets a ‘Diamond’ and Wants to Explore Her Secrets in ‘The Long Way’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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NRF Survey: Jewelry to Top All Mother’s Day Gift Categories; Spending to Hit $4.6 Billion

on May 03 2018
Consumers plan to spend $4.6 billion on jewelry-related items this Mother’s Day, making it the most popular gift-giving category, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). More than a third (34%) of respondents said they will be buying jewelry for their moms this year. Interestingly, the $4.6 billion that will... The post NRF Survey: Jewelry to Top All Mother’s Day Gift Categories; Spending to Hit $4.6 Billion appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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858-Carat Uncut ‘Gachala Emerald’ Is One of the Finest Examples of May’s Birthstone

on May 02 2018
Weighing 858 carats and displaying a superb vivid green color, the uncut “Gachala Emerald” is one of the world’s finest examples of May’s official birthstone. The hexagonal crystal was found at the Vega de San Juan mine in Gachala, Colombia, in 1967, and sold to famous New York jeweler Harry Winston, who chose to keep... The post 858-Carat Uncut ‘Gachala Emerald’ Is One of the Finest Examples of May’s Birthstone appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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‘Experts’ Dismissed It As a Fake, But This 1854 Gold Rush Coin Is Actually Worth Millions

on May 01 2018
A New England man recently received the stunning news that his 1854-S Half Eagle coin is not a counterfeit, as “experts” had told him, and is likely worth millions. It was authenticated as only the fourth known example of the $5 denomination coin struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1854 during the California Gold... The post ‘Experts’ Dismissed It As a Fake, But This 1854 Gold Rush Coin Is Actually Worth Millions appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Lea Michele Shows Off 4-Carat Radiant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring on Instagram

on Apr 30 2018
Glee star Lea Michele announced the news of her engagement to boyfriend Zandy Reich this past weekend with an Instagram post of her wearing a stunning 4-carat, halo-style diamond ring. Michele’s five million Instagram followers got the first peek at the elongated radiant-cut diamond via a Saturday post that was captioned, “Yes,” and punctuated with... The post Lea Michele Shows Off 4-Carat Radiant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring on Instagram appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.