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Music Friday: Taylor Swift Wants to Wear His Initial on a Chain in 2017’s ‘Call It What You Want’

on Mar 23 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you the hottest songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Taylor Swift wants to wear her new boyfriend’s initial on a chain around her neck in the introspective 2017 hit, “Call It What You Want.” Written by Swift and collaborator Jack Antonoff,... The post Music Friday: Taylor Swift Wants to Wear His Initial on a Chain in 2017’s ‘Call It What You Want’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Gold and Titanium May Hold the Key to Curing Some Forms of Blindness, Chinese Researchers Say

on Mar 22 2018
Chinese researchers have successfully restored the vision of blind mice by replacing their deteriorated photoreceptors with artificial ones made from gold and titanium. Using jewelry-industry metals to reverse blindness could prove to be a game changer in the treatment of debilitating eye diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and macular degeneration. In the study, scientists... The post Gold and Titanium May Hold the Key to Curing Some Forms of Blindness, Chinese Researchers Say appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Never-Before-Seen Deep-Earth Mineral Is Found Trapped Inside a Diamond

on Mar 21 2018
A tiny diamond found at South Africa’s Cullinan mine is credited with preserving and ferrying an unstable, never-before-seen deep-Earth mineral 400 miles to the surface. Scientists at the University of Alberta’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences discovered a minuscule sample of the elusive mineral “calcium silicate perovskite” trapped within the rough diamond that measured... The post Never-Before-Seen Deep-Earth Mineral Is Found Trapped Inside a Diamond appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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24.70-Carat Ruby Ring and ‘Circle of Heaven’ Jadeite Bracelet Share Top Billing at Sotheby’s Auction

on Mar 20 2018
A spectacular 24.70-carat cushion-shaped ruby ring will share top billing with “The Circle of Heaven” jadeite bracelet at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on April 3. Both items are expected to fetch more than $10 million when they hit the auction block at the Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale. Rubies found in the Mogok region of... The post 24.70-Carat Ruby Ring and ‘Circle of Heaven’ Jadeite Bracelet Share Top Billing at Sotheby’s Auction appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Gold, Platinum and Diamonds Pelt Siberia’s Coldest City After Plane Spills Its Cargo

on Mar 19 2018
Gold, platinum and diamonds literally rained from the sky over the frigid city of Yakutsk in eastern Siberia last Thursday. The wild display of flying treasure — worth 21 billion rubles or $368 million — was attributed to the failed cargo hatch of a Cold War-era transport plane called the Antonov An-12. The aircraft was... The post Gold, Platinum and Diamonds Pelt Siberia’s Coldest City After Plane Spills Its Cargo appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Scotty McCreery’s ‘This Is It’ Gives First-Hand Account of His Marriage Proposal

on Mar 16 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, former American Idol Scotty McCreery delivers a first-hand account of his mountaintop marriage proposal to future bride Gabi Dugal in his brand new single, “This Is It.” In the song, the 24-year-old McCreery... The post Music Friday: Scotty McCreery’s ‘This Is It’ Gives First-Hand Account of His Marriage Proposal appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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$100,000 in Diamond Jewelry Narrowly Escapes Ghastly Demise at County Landfill

on Mar 15 2018
Quick action and perfect timing are credited with saving $100,000 worth of diamond jewelry from a ghastly demise at the Hall County landfill, about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. This past Friday, a Georgia woman (who wishes to remain anonymous) mistakenly threw away two diamond rings and a tennis bracelet. Even though she felt sick... The post $100,000 in Diamond Jewelry Narrowly Escapes Ghastly Demise at County Landfill appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Lesotho Legend — Fifth-Largest Gem-Quality Diamond Ever Mined — Sells for $40 Million

on Mar 14 2018
The colossal 910-carat diamond recovered from the Letšeng mine in January was sold on Monday for $40 million. Dubbed the “Lesotho Legend” to honor its country of origin, the Type IIa, D-color rough specimen is the fifth-largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered. The Lesotho Legend also has the distinction of being the largest gem-quality diamond ever... The post Lesotho Legend — Fifth-Largest Gem-Quality Diamond Ever Mined — Sells for $40 Million appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Hidden Valley Celebrates Upcoming Royal Wedding With $35K Bejeweled Bottle of Ranch

on Mar 13 2018
Hidden Valley is honoring the upcoming nuptials between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — and National Ranch Day — with a bejeweled bottle of salad dressing valued at $35,000. White diamonds punctuate the crown-shaped cap, while green and blue sapphires adorn the bottle’s neck. Thin ribbons of blue sapphires hug the contours of the bottle... The post Hidden Valley Celebrates Upcoming Royal Wedding With $35K Bejeweled Bottle of Ranch appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Silver Screen’s Most Famous Baubles Share the Spotlight in Tonight’s Episode of ‘Strange Inheritance’

on Mar 12 2018
Here’s a quiz: What do Vivien Leigh’s necklace from Gone with the Wind, Elizabeth Taylor’s serpent bracelet in Cleopatra and the earrings worn by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes all have in common? They were all created by Eugene Joseff’s design studio under the brand name Joseff of Hollywood. These and other memorable pieces from Joseff’s workshop are... The post Silver Screen’s Most Famous Baubles Share the Spotlight in Tonight’s Episode of ‘Strange Inheritance’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: A 23-Year-Old Elvis Presley Asks Sweetheart to Wear His Ring Around Her Neck

on Mar 09 2018
Back in the heyday of drive-ins and sock hops, a 23-year-old Elvis Presley was dominating the music scene with an unprecedented string of 10 consecutive #1 hits. It was exactly 60 years ago when the handsome crooner from Tupelo, Miss., tried for number 11 with his sure winner, “Wear My Ring Around Your Neck.” Welcome... The post Music Friday: A 23-Year-Old Elvis Presley Asks Sweetheart to Wear His Ring Around Her Neck appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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British Superstar Ed Sheeran Reveals Why He Wears an Engagement Ring

on Mar 08 2018
British superstar Ed Sheeran is proudly wearing an engagement ring and doesn’t understand why the concept is considered so avant-garde. “I never saw why men didn’t wear engagement rings,” he told a reporter for Lorraine, a British lifestyle and entertainment TV show. “It’s the same commitment either way. Cherry [Seaborn] made it for me herself... The post British Superstar Ed Sheeran Reveals Why He Wears an Engagement Ring appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Here’s How a 1950s Brazilian Beauty Queen Is Forever Linked With March’s Birthstone

on Mar 07 2018
In 1954, Maria Martha Hacker Rocha, a statuesque beauty from Brazil, was the odds-on favorite to win the Miss Universe pageant. Admirers from all over the world were captivated by her beauty, class and amazing blue eyes. Although she eventually earned runner-up status to American Miriam Stevenson, the 18-year-old from the Brazilian state of Bahia... The post Here’s How a 1950s Brazilian Beauty Queen Is Forever Linked With March’s Birthstone appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Platinum Jewelry Steals the Spotlight at the 90th Academy Awards

on Mar 06 2018
Hollywood’s most talented and glamorous stars celebrated their achievements wearing platinum jewelry at the 90th Academy Awards in the City of Angels on Sunday night. According to insiders, jewelry houses called in designs from around the globe and arranged high-security hand-offs to the stylists who dressed the red carpet-ready A-listers. Platinum chic is often the... The post Platinum Jewelry Steals the Spotlight at the 90th Academy Awards appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Heartless Lover Sam Outlaw Sings, ‘I See No Diamond Ring on Your Finger’

on Mar 02 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you new tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country singer Sam Outlaw takes on the persona of a heartless lover in the 2017 song, “Diamond Ring.” Featured a few weeks ago on Amazon’s anti-Valentine’s Day playlist, “Love Me Not,” Outlaw’s “slow,... The post Music Friday: Heartless Lover Sam Outlaw Sings, ‘I See No Diamond Ring on Your Finger’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Bonnie Parker’s Bejeweled Snake Ring Is Subject of Monday’s Episode of ‘Strange Inheritance’ on FBN

on Mar 01 2018
The bejeweled snake ring that outlaw Clyde Barrow crafted in prison for the love of his life and partner in crime, Bonnie Parker, is the subject of Monday’s episode of Strange Inheritance, a primetime reality series on the FOX Business Network (FBN). Monday’s episode titled “Crime Ring” recounts the story of legendary Texas sheriff Smoot... The post Bonnie Parker’s Bejeweled Snake Ring Is Subject of Monday’s Episode of ‘Strange Inheritance’ on FBN appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Work Begins on World’s Largest Diamond Mining Vessel, Confirms De Beers Group

on Feb 28 2018
The De Beers Group confirmed that construction has begun on the world’s largest diamond mining vessel. When it reports for duty in 2021, the 577-foot technological marvel will be extracting diamonds from the ocean floor near the coast of Namibia at a depth of 400 feet. After more than eight decades of producing a staggering... The post Work Begins on World’s Largest Diamond Mining Vessel, Confirms De Beers Group appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Average Bridal Couple Spent $5,764 on Engagement Ring in 2017, Reports The Knot

on Feb 27 2018
Bridal couples are opting for less-formal wedding receptions, inviting fewer people, but spending more per guest, according to The Knot’s 11th annual “Real Weddings Study.”  They’re also seeking out non-traditional wedding venues and pushing back on time-honored traditions, such as tossing the bouquet. We also learned that the engagement ring — at $5,764 — remains... The post Average Bridal Couple Spent $5,764 on Engagement Ring in 2017, Reports The Knot appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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United Airlines Pilot Travels 2,500 Miles to Hand-Deliver Lost Bridal Jewelry to Passenger

on Feb 26 2018
A United Airlines pilot traveled 2,500 miles to hand-deliver a bridal set to a traveler who had lost her precious cargo while hurrying aboard a flight in New Jersey. Not only did the pilot “go the extra mile” to deliver the jewelry, but he also included a heartwarming personalized note. The viral story took an... The post United Airlines Pilot Travels 2,500 Miles to Hand-Deliver Lost Bridal Jewelry to Passenger appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.

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Music Friday: Teen Star Billie Eilish Can’t Stop Thinking of His Diamond Mind and Those ‘Ocean Eyes’

on Feb 23 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fresh, new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, prepare to be blown away by 16-year-old Billie Eilish and her debut single “Ocean Eyes.” In the song, Apple Music’s UPNEXT Artist of the Month is suffering through a devastating breakup. She... The post Music Friday: Teen Star Billie Eilish Can’t Stop Thinking of His Diamond Mind and Those ‘Ocean Eyes’ appeared first on Diamond Designs | Orange, CT Jewelry Store.