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Music Friday: Chris Isaak’s Promising New Relationship Hits a Speed Bump in ‘Notice the Ring’

on Apr 27 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, rocker Chris Isaak’s promising new relationship hits a speed bump in his 2002 release, “Notice the Ring.” In this song, Isaak’s character is having a great time getting to know a woman he... The post Music Friday: Chris Isaak’s Promising New Relationship Hits a Speed Bump in ‘Notice the Ring’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Bride-to-Be Sells Her Engagement Ring to Make Ends Meet; Buyer Gives It Right Back

on Apr 26 2018
A New Zealand bride-to-be who was forced to sell her engagement ring in order to make ends meet has been overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness and generosity of a stranger. The buyer — who happens to be a wedding officiant — gave it right back. Angelique Bankhart had fallen on hard times and was devastated by... The post Bride-to-Be Sells Her Engagement Ring to Make Ends Meet; Buyer Gives It Right Back appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Nearly Identical Fancy Intense Blue Diamonds Set Auction Records One Day Apart

on Apr 25 2018
A 3.47-carat fancy intense blue diamond set an auction record last Wednesday at Sotheby’s New York when it sold for $6.66 million. The per-carat price of $1.92 million was the highest ever paid for a diamond of that color grade, breaking a record set only one day earlier at Christie’s New York. That short-lived record... The post Nearly Identical Fancy Intense Blue Diamonds Set Auction Records One Day Apart appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Diamond-Speckled Space Rocks Hold Compelling Evidence of ‘Lost Planet,’ Say Scientists

on Apr 24 2018
The diamond-speckled space rocks that exploded over northern Sudan and littered the Nubian desert in 2008 may hold evidence of a "lost planet," according to Swiss scientists. Philippe Gillet, a planetary scientist at the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, and his team believe that the diamonds present in the meteorite fragments hold compelling... The post Diamond-Speckled Space Rocks Hold Compelling Evidence of ‘Lost Planet,’ Say Scientists appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Women From Coast to Coast Break Out Their Pearls to Honor Former First Lady Barbara Bush

on Apr 23 2018
Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 92, was rarely seen in public without her signature pearl necklace. Whether she was posing for an official White House portrait or helping her husband throw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros baseball game, pearls were always an essential... The post Women From Coast to Coast Break Out Their Pearls to Honor Former First Lady Barbara Bush appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Mark Collie’s Girlfriend Wants ‘Something With a Ring to It’

on Apr 20 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Mark Collie’s 1990 ditty, “Something With a Ring to It,” tells the story of a guy who’s been getting the cold shoulder from his girlfriend. She’s got “diamonds in her eyes”... The post Music Friday: Mark Collie’s Girlfriend Wants ‘Something With a Ring to It’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Genuine Ruby Slippers Scored by Teen Contest Winner in 1940 Are on Sale for $6 Million

on Apr 19 2018
A pair of genuine Wizard of Oz ruby slippers scored by a Tennessee teenager 78 years ago for picking the 10 best movies of 1939 went on sale this week for a whopping $6 million. The iconic slippers, which were worn by Judy Garland during the filming of the beloved musical, have been called “the... The post Genuine Ruby Slippers Scored by Teen Contest Winner in 1940 Are on Sale for $6 Million appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Massive Stones Keep Coming: Botswana’s Prolific Karowe Mine Yields 472-Carat Diamond

on Apr 18 2018
Lucara Diamond Corp. is continuing to recover massive diamonds at its Karowe Mine in Botswana. The latest find is a 472-carat “top light brown” gem that rates as the third-largest ever discovered at the prolific mine. Karowe has assembled an impressive track record for producing the world’s largest fine diamonds. The 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona... The post Massive Stones Keep Coming: Botswana’s Prolific Karowe Mine Yields 472-Carat Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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N.H. Granny Gives Up Her Own Engagement Ring So Young Waiter Can Propose to His Girlfriend

on Apr 17 2018
A New Hampshire granny has earned internet stardom after generously gifting her own diamond engagement ring to a young waiter so he could propose to his girlfriend. “It was just the right thing to do,” Concord native Sharon Heinemann told local TV station WMUR. “I just did it, you know. He loved her, and he... The post N.H. Granny Gives Up Her Own Engagement Ring So Young Waiter Can Propose to His Girlfriend appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Yale’s Peabody Museum Showcases Stunning, Rarely Seen Formations of California Gold

on Apr 16 2018
One of the world’s finest collections of California gold made its debut Saturday at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, Conn. The exhibition features 23 natural formations of gold, some of which resemble leaves, coral and skeletons. “The Mockingbird” measures 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.0 inches and features skeletal octahedral gold... The post Yale’s Peabody Museum Showcases Stunning, Rarely Seen Formations of California Gold appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: ‘Star Search’ Junior Champ Tiffany Evans Sings, ‘I’ll Rock Your Promise Ring’

on Apr 13 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, a 14-year-old Tiffany Evans sings about a very special piece of jewelry in her 2007 debut single, “Promise Ring.” In the song, the former Star Search Grand Champion in the Junior Singer Division... The post Music Friday: ‘Star Search’ Junior Champ Tiffany Evans Sings, ‘I’ll Rock Your Promise Ring’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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N.C.-Sourced Star Rubies Could Yield a Giant Windfall for Family of Humble Rockhound

on Apr 12 2018
The Mountain Star Ruby Collection, a grouping of four museum-quality gemstones discovered near Asheville, N.C., by self-described rockhound Jarvis Wayne Messer, is being offered for sale by Guernsey’s in New York City. The four star rubies weigh a total of 342 carats and display six-ray asterism. The auction house will be receiving sealed bids through... The post N.C.-Sourced Star Rubies Could Yield a Giant Windfall for Family of Humble Rockhound appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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More Deep-Earth Discoveries Locked Inside a Diamond — a ‘Tiny Indestructible Spaceship’

on Apr 11 2018
A series of groundbreaking discoveries have the science community singing the praises of diamonds — especially the ones with inclusions. One physicist compared the precious gemstone, which can ferry material to the surface from hundreds of miles beneath the Earth’s crust, to a “tiny indestructible spaceship.” A few weeks ago, we reported on a never-before-seen... The post More Deep-Earth Discoveries Locked Inside a Diamond — a ‘Tiny Indestructible Spaceship’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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After 51 Years, Maasai Tribesman Who Discovered Tanzanite Finally Reaps a Financial Reward

on Apr 10 2018
Back in 1967, a Maasai tribesman named Jumanne Ngoma happened upon a cluster of intense blue-violet crystals in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. At first glance, they appeared to be sapphires, but it was later revealed that the stones were a never-before-seen variation of zoisite. The stunning mineral soon caught the attention of... The post After 51 Years, Maasai Tribesman Who Discovered Tanzanite Finally Reaps a Financial Reward appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Elaborate World Series Rings Use Gemstones to Tell the Story of Astros’ First-Ever Championship

on Apr 09 2018
The Houston Astros' 2017 World Series rings tell the story of the franchise's first-ever championship using 225 colorless diamonds, nine orange sapphires and 16 blue sapphires set in 14-karat white and yellow gold. Each ring weighs 90 grams and glitters with 10.40 carats of genuine gemstones. Players, coaches and team management received their new bling... The post Elaborate World Series Rings Use Gemstones to Tell the Story of Astros’ First-Ever Championship appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Miranda Lambert Confesses Cheating Ways to Her Engagement Ring in ‘Dear Diamond’

on Apr 06 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Miranda Lambert stares down at her engagement ring and confesses a deep, dark secret in the 2011 ballad, “Dear Diamond.” The song’s protagonist has cheated on her husband and she fears... The post Music Friday: Miranda Lambert Confesses Cheating Ways to Her Engagement Ring in ‘Dear Diamond’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Impulsive ‘Ace of Cakes’ Star Duff Goldman Pops the Question With Ring Made From Butcher’s Twine

on Apr 05 2018
In a rambling love treatise posted to Instagram, Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman explained to his 197,000 followers on Monday why he proposed to girlfriend Johnna Colbry with a ring made from butcher’s twine. It turns out the 43-year-old chef can be a bit impulsive, so when the idea of popping the question to... The post Impulsive ‘Ace of Cakes’ Star Duff Goldman Pops the Question With Ring Made From Butcher’s Twine appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Four Magnificent Diamonds to Headline Sotheby’s New York Auction Later This Month

on Apr 04 2018
Diamond lovers are in for a big treat later this month as Sotheby’s New York will present an impressive array of rare gems at its Magnificent Jewels sale. Among the headliners of the April 18 event are fancy-colored diamonds in pink, orangey-pink and blue, as well as a D-flawless pear-shaped diamond weighing in excess of... The post Four Magnificent Diamonds to Headline Sotheby’s New York Auction Later This Month appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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30.62-Carat ‘Blue Heart Diamond’ Is One of the Most Popular — and Prettiest — Gems of the Smithsonian

on Apr 03 2018
In honor of April’s official birthstone, we turn our attention today to one of the most popular — and prettiest — gems of the Smithsonian. Dubbed the “Blue Heart Diamond,” the 30.62-carat fancy deep-blue sparkler was last owned by socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post and now resides near the Hope Diamond in the Janet Annenberg Hooker... The post 30.62-Carat ‘Blue Heart Diamond’ Is One of the Most Popular — and Prettiest — Gems of the Smithsonian appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Aussie Man Kicks Up the ‘Find of a Lifetime’ — a 141-Carat ‘Parti-Colored’ Sapphire

on Apr 02 2018
An amateur prospector stumbled upon a rare 141-carat “parti-colored” sapphire in the Gemfields region of Queensland, Australia, last week, and the find is likely to make him at least $23,000 richer. The unusual stone — also known as “polychrome sapphire” — displays a range of colors, from rich blue to vivid green to bright yellow.... The post Aussie Man Kicks Up the ‘Find of a Lifetime’ — a 141-Carat ‘Parti-Colored’ Sapphire appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.