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Tiny African Kingdom of Lesotho Yields 910-Carat, Gem-Quality Diamond; Ranks as 5th Largest Ever
by Howard Cohen on Jan 17 2018
The prolific Letšeng mine in the tiny southern Africa kingdom of Lesotho has produced another mammoth gem-quality diamond. Weighing 910 carats, the D-color, Type IIa stone is the largest ever mined at Letšeng and the fifth-largest gem-quality diamond ever recovered in world history. The yet-to-be-named gem is probably worth more than $50 million based on...
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8-Year-Old Finds Lost Engagement Ring in Parking Lot; His Mom Uses Social Media to Identify Owner
by Howard Cohen on Jan 16 2018
The community of Cedar Park, Texas, is singing the praises of 8-year-old Hudson Komendera, who not only spotted a lost engagement ring in a parking lot and helped reunite the ring with its rightful owner, but also donated his $300 reward to a local family that lost two boys in a tragic car crash. Hudson...
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British Crown Jewels Were Hidden From Nazis in a Biscuit Tin, BBC Documentary Reveals
by Howard Cohen on Jan 15 2018
Priceless gems from the British Crown Jewels were hidden from the Nazis in a biscuit tin and buried underground at Windsor Castle during World War II, a BBC documentary revealed last night. Fearing an invasion, King George VI ordered that the most precious jewels — including the Black Prince’s ruby and Saint Edward’s sapphire —...
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Music Friday: Diamond Rio’s Marty Roe Puts a ‘Big Down Payment on That Itty Bitty Diamond Ring’
by Howard Cohen on Jan 12 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Diamond Rio frontman Marty Roe puts a “big down payment on that itty bitty diamond ring” in the memorable 1998 singalong, “Unbelievable.” In the song written by Jeffrey Steele and Al Anderson, an...
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Alabama Lineman Caps College Football Career With a National Championship and a Marriage Proposal
by Howard Cohen on Jan 11 2018
Alabama offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman capped his college football career Monday night with a national championship and a post-game, on-the-field marriage proposal. The senior captain and his Crimson Tide teammates were basking in the glory of a stunning 26-23 overtime victory over the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium field in Atlanta when he unexpectedly popped...
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U.S. Mint Introduces a Trio of Stunning Platinum Coins Depicting Life, Liberty and Happiness
by Howard Cohen on Jan 10 2018
The United States Mint is about to launch a three-year platinum proof coin series depicting the unalienable rights cited in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence — life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Created by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Justin Kunz, obverse designs in this series are not only stunning,...
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Platinum Jewelry Complements Solidarity ‘Blackout’ at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards
by Howard Cohen on Jan 09 2018
Platinum jewelry was front and center at Sunday’s 75th annual Golden Globe Awards as Hollywood’s biggest stars wore black to show their solidarity with the “Time’s Up” movement, a group dedicated to promoting gender equality in the entertainment industry. And while the red carpet “blackout” conveyed a serious social message, the platinum jewelry adorning the...
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Birthstone of the Month: Extraordinary Jeweled Egg Features World’s Largest Polished Garnet
by Howard Cohen on Jan 08 2018
One of the most extraordinary examples of January’s official birthstone is this objet d’art featuring what is believed to be the world’s largest polished garnet. Reminiscent of the jeweled eggs designed for the Russian tsars by the House of Fabergé more than 100 years ago, the “Garnet and Diamond Egg Creation” by Idar-Oberstein-based Manfred Wild was...
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Music Friday: Brokenhearted Kenny Chesney Wears His Ring on a Chain in 1999’s ‘I Might Get Over You’
by Howard Cohen on Jan 05 2018
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Kenny Chesney sings about a man devastated by the emotional scars of a marital breakup in his 1999 ballad “I Might Get Over You.” In the song, Chesney’s character clings to hope of...
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Holiday Weekend in Aspen Nets 20-Carat Engagement Sparkler for Socialite Paris Hilton
by Howard Cohen on Jan 04 2018
Socialite and former reality star Paris Hilton couldn’t be more pleased with the 20-carat pear-shaped diamond engagement ring she received over the holiday weekend from actor Chris Zylka. The hotel heiress called the $2 million sparkler a “dream ring” and the “most beautiful thing I have ever seen.” The couple seemed to be on top...
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by Howard Cohen on Jan 03 2018
Singer-songwriter Alexa Ray Joel, the 32-year-old progeny of rock legend Billy Joel and former supermodel Christie Brinkley, rang in the New Year with big news of her engagement to restauranteur Ryan Gleason. Joel turned to Instagram on Monday to share details of the romantic proposal, along with a great shot of her vintage-inspired engagement ring....
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Here’s a First Look at the XXIII Olympic Winter Games Gold Medal; Can You Guess What It’s Worth?
by Howard Cohen on Jan 02 2018
With the new year upon us and the Winter Olympics in South Korea right around the corner, it’s time to take a close look at the medals that will be awarded at the Games and noodle out what they’re really worth. Designed by Seoul-based Sukwoo Lee, the gold, silver and bronze medals to be awarded...
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by Howard Cohen on Dec 29 2017
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you chart-topping songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today we feature Journey’s romantic, Grammy-nominated anthem, “When You Love a Woman.” In the memorable refrain, lead vocalist and songwriter Steve Perry sings, “When you love a woman, you can see your world inside...
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Diamond-and-Gold Fish Brooch Valued at $5,000 Tops List of Salvation Army Holiday Donations
by Howard Cohen on Dec 28 2017
A diamond-and-gold fish brooch valued at $5,000 tops the list of valuable donations anonymously dropped into Salvation Army kettles during the 2017 holiday season. All across the country, local chapters of the charity reported an outpouring of gifts that included bridal jewelry and solid gold coins. The fish brooch, which is made of 18-karat gold...
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Shy Guy Dresses Like Santa to Surprise Girlfriend With Over-the-Top Marriage Proposal
by Howard Cohen on Dec 27 2017
A self-described shy guy who prefers to stay out of the spotlight surprised his science teacher girlfriend with a Santa-themed marriage proposal in front of a gym full of screaming middle schoolers. Dressed like Saint Nick, Chris Garrett walked onto the court during the Rainbow Lake Middle School’s teachers-versus-students volleyball game. He took the microphone...
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Homeless Man Returns ‘Good Mother Ring’ to Grateful Owner Who Accidentally Gave It Away
by Howard Cohen on Dec 26 2017
A homeless man on Vancouver Island is being praised as a hero for his selfless efforts to return a valuable diamond ring to a woman who had mistakenly donated it with her loose change to another homeless man. When Trinda Gajek visited Nanaimo on Vancouver Island recently, she came upon a young man who looked...
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Music Friday: The Crofts Sisters Yearn for an Engagement Ring in ‘Merry Christmas, Marry Me’
by Howard Cohen on Dec 22 2017
Welcome to a special holiday edition of Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, sisters Callie, Colette and Devri of the Crofts Family yearn for an engagement ring and a walk down the aisle in their 2014 release, “Merry Christmas, Marry Me.”...
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Firefighter Halts Christmas Parade to Propose to His Girlfriend… and Her 2-Year-Old Daughter
by Howard Cohen on Dec 21 2017
On a chilly evening in Wisconsin, Menomonie firefighter Matt Poliak halted a Christmas parade to deliver a heartwarming marriage proposal and two diamond rings — one for his girlfriend, Grace Johnson, and the other for her two-year-old daughter, Isla. Grace and Isla were watching the Winter Daze Parade from the curb last Thursday when Poliak...
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by Howard Cohen on Dec 20 2017
Charlyn Willis got engaged last Thursday and now the whole world is in on the big news. You see, the Savannah, Ga., native was so excited after receiving her new cushion-cut diamond engagement ring from beau, Dennis, that she took a selfie while sitting in her car and hastily texted the pic to her sister...
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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Racks Up $450MM in Sales; 2019 Installment Rumored to Be ‘Black Diamond’
by Howard Cohen on Dec 19 2017
The latest chapter in the Star Wars movie series — The Last Jedi — racked up a whopping $450 million in worldwide ticket sales over the weekend. And while Lucasfilm is successfully introducing a whole new generation to the fantastical 40-year-old franchise, a fan site is reporting that the working title for Star Wars: Episode...
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