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Ahh, diamonds. The mere thought of them thrills us to the bone. There’s nothing more exciting that lovely, sparkly and shimmery diamonds. And we’re not the only folks who feel this way. There are plenty of others who have thought about diamonds too.

We’re not the only ones to think about diamonds. Plenty of famous and not-so-famous people think about diamonds all the time. That’s why we’re sharing with you their thoughts about diamonds…so you realize you too are a diamond diva at heart. Why we knew it all along! Every woman has an inner diamond diva when she loves diamonds so.

We’d like to share with you some of our favorite diamond quotes. Some of them you’ll probably recognize immediately and others will become new favorites. But one thing is for certain – you’ll know you have lots of company in being a lover of diamonds!

“Big girls need big diamonds.” – Elizabeth Taylor

“Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs.” – Malcolm Forbes

“Diamonds never leave you…men do!” – Shirley Bassey

“I don’t exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor.” – Joan Rivers

“I never hated a man enough to give him diamonds back.” — Zsa Zsa Gabor

“No pressure, no diamonds.” – Thomas Carlyle

“But this is Miami, you can’t come to Miami and not show any skin. You gotta show something. If you’re all covered up in this heat, you’re gonna make me pass out just to look at you. It’s sweaty in Miami – but the diamonds will keep me cool.” – Lil’ Kim

“Diamonds – that’ll shut her up…for a minute!” – Ron White

“Diamonds are forever, my youth is not.” – Jill St. John

And our favorite…a great classic diamond quote:

“A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” – Leo Robin

So do you have any new favorite diamond quotes now? Recognize any favorites? We’re sure you do! Add a new diamond quote to your desk, jewelry box or the refrigerator to remind you of your beloved and sparkly friends. Our diamonds are always there, just like our friends and family. If you are in need of a good laugh or a smile, one of these great diamond quotes will be waiting there for you, peeking out of your jewelry box or right on the refrigerator as you go to get something. Reminding you about your love of diamonds. What could be more wonderful? We can’t think of many things that are….

Some of these are quite funny and remind us just how special and treasured our diamonds are in our lives. Some of these quotes are great to laugh at – as they make it sound like diamonds always come first in our lives – and to any diamond lover sometimes we do feel that way! But truly our diamonds have always been the give of love and long-lasting romantic love. So our diamonds are very close to our hearts, with great meaning and sentimentality. We live our lives and our diamonds glitter right along with us in every moment.

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There are many ways to be a good neighbor. And one Pittsburgh jeweler is showing their thanks to the community with a special treasure hunt. The prize? A 1.5 carat diamond ring! Now we knew that we had your attention! The Shadyside’s Henne Jewelers’ treasure hunt will be held on May 22^nd.

The glittery, shiny prize is a Mark Patterson diamond ring of 1.5 carats with a value of $15,000. To join the jewelry store’s treasure hunt, simply register at their website, www.HenneDiamondDash.com. We’re sure they’ll see a great response from the community!

What a thoughtful (and glittery!) way to thank the community. They’ve even gone hi-tech with their treasure hunt, allowing contestants to send in treasure hunt questions via their cell phones through texting.

Here are some tips to be a successful treasure hunter. To win a treasure hunt takes a bit of luck as well as skill, but our tips can certainly put you ahead of the pack. Good luck on your way to finding glittery, lovely baubles!

1. Follow the rules. If the diamond treasure hunt says to show up at 9am then come just a little before this time so you are there right on time. Make sure to allow a little extra time for a big crowd, parking your card and registering if you haven’t taken care of that yet. All of the rules exist for a purpose. Not following them can keep you far, far away from the all things glittery and shiny!
2. Wear something cute and comfortable. A treasure hunt is both a mental and physical activity. You need to figure out the clues logically and creatively and also walk (or drive) to different places. Make sure your outfit is comfortable and cute and that you’ve got the right shoes on for walking. Now why should your outfit be cute too? Probably because you’ll be photographed as the diamond treasure hunt winner!
3. Bring a bottle of water and an easy to eat snack with you. There’s nothing like being involved in something exciting like a diamond treasure hunt and realizing that your stomach is rumbling. Have a hearty breakfast like yogurt and fruit or oatmeal and then pack a bottle of water and an easy to eat and very portable snack so you’ve always got something quick to eat that will give you energy. Good choices are protein bars or fruit or dried fruit and nuts.
4. Remember to charge your cell phone, bring a tiny notebook and pen and other practical items with you. Read the rules carefully to see if there are any items you should bring with you. For some treasure hunts, you will actually find the item itself. We have a hunch this jewelry store will hide something to represent the diamond ring and then you trade it for the ring itself. But bringing a clean sandwich baggie along with you to put clues in, a tiny notebook and pen, a mini calculator and a charged cell phone could all be great ideas. The more prepared you are, the better a time you will have.
5. Remember a diamond treasure hunt is all about the fun of the prize. There will be lots of people to enter and only one winner. It’s okay to get your hopes up, just don’t get them up so high you’re disappointed to not win. Then again, it will be quite helpful to know which finger you would put the ring on and what your ring size is…

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Remember, when you were growing up, the simple little disc charms that your mother wore? Remember how they dangled from her bracelet; set with tiny little birthstones, representing each one of her children, and how proud she was to show them off? Or how they were used to entertain a certain (hint, hint) wriggly toddler as he (or she) sat on her lap; or on occasion, jiggled around to soothe a crying baby.

Perhaps your grandmother or favorite aunt wore such bracelets themselves. Well now, there is a fresh twist on this timeless custom. One of the newest , as well as cutest, items to arrive on the sentimental jewelry scene has been: The Moppet. While the official definition of ‘Moppet’ refers to a beloved child, these particular Moppets are, affectionately worn; jewel (or birthstone) encrusted charms, representing the special (or beloved) little ‘Moppets’ in your life. They arrive in likenesses of either girls or boys. Some don baseball caps, while others are adorned in bows and pigtails. In fact, some even have cute little built-in “accessories” of their very own! These delightfully unique charms arrive in either silver or gold, and are designed to be worn dangling from a charm bracelet or suspended from a necklace. The faceless little darlings are so adorable, that one can almost picture a barely suppressed impish grin or giggle. Why not consider picking up one or two of them to give to a few of the special ladies in your life.

Moppets are provided by Danforth Diamond, your engagement ring experts.

Oh, we almost forgot….the Muppets…What has one got to do with the other, you may ask? With the exception of extreme cuteness….Absolutely nothing! Let’s just say a little Moppet ;) told us to say this:

Minah Minah…

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Many of us may still be trying to decide what to give to a special Mom, graduate, or Birthday Girl. The gift of a diamond necklace is certainly one that can be considered. You will find that diamond necklaces are available in quite a number of styles and prices. Whether it be a circle of diamonds captured in gold, or a diamond floating heart pendant; a necklace of this kind is perfect for a lady of any age. The design can either be one that is classic or contemporary; multi-diamonded or single stoned. A puffed heart diamond pendant can be fun and flirty; whereas a flat diamond heart may appeal to a more conservative lady.

A diamond journey pendant necklace can also be a nice jewelry piece to give your beloved in recognition of a special anniversary; especially to commemorate a milestone year. Three-stoned pendants are perfect gifts for symbolizing a couples’ past, present, and future relationship.

And now for the ultimate: A diamond eternity necklace is sure to take the breath away of any woman who is fortunate enough to receive one. The necklace’s diamonds can be set as close or as far apart as taste and/or budget will allow.

If a diamond necklace is your choice, please make sure that the setting is one that complements the wearer. Will it be: Yellow gold? White gold? Silver? This will depend on personal tastes, lifestyle, as well as the skin tone of the recipient. Care should also be taken that any hardware (especially the clasp) is able to hold the diamonds in place attractively, as well as securely. Your reputable jeweler should be able to assist you in addressing all of your diamond selection needs. With a little effort, you will find that the perfect beautiful necklace is just waiting for you to discover.

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While Valentine’s day brings its own unique pressures, it is always a wise move to use any declarations of affection with extreme caution, especially when a relationship is at the unsure “I *heart* you” stage. This one can be tricky. And so, with this, we admonish you to use “I like you” , “I love you” or “I *heart* you” with care.  Because, after all, there is life after Valentine’s day. Consider yourself warned. After this, you’re on your own.

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Tequila and diamonds!

Could this guy be a diamond in the rough?

Under normal circumstances, if asked, one would be hard pressed to come up with a way to make any connection between the two. However, this past summer, three research scientists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, stumbled upon a new use for the widely popular alcoholic beverage, creating an unusual relationship between the unlikely pair. The interesting and exciting buzz is not about intoxication, and the new twist has absolutely nothing to do with lime slices. Through experimentation, it was discovered that the atomic composition of tequila is proportionately similar to that of diamonds.

Yes, you read it correctly…Diamonds.

It was found that a combination of 60 percent water and 40 percent ethanol turns out to be almost the perfect set of ingredients needed for creating diamond film. With this astounding fact in mind, one of the three scientists, on the way to work one morning, decided to purchase a small bottle of inexpensive white tequila for testing. (Yeah, right ;-) )

To his amazement, in controlled circumstances, and in a device created especially for the experiment; he, along with his colleagues, were able to repeatedly create pure diamond crystals! But before you get too excited, note this: While the quality of diamond material produced is superb; the resulting diamonds are exceptionally small and are for the time being, good only for industrial use.

Unfortunately, diamonds created under these circumstances are unable, for now, to be produced in sizes that are suitable for use in fine diamond jewelry. This means that we will still have to visit our reputable jeweler for our quality gems and trinkets. But, for now… the tequila still goes into the margarita.

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Go on. You can do it! But for now…Congratulations and best wishes on your new and exciting adventure!

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Before making that special promise, a lot of thought usually is involved in choosing a diamond engagement ring or bridal set. Oftentimes a platinum setting is viewed as being the ultimate; a premier complement, representing the very best for showcasing beautiful, carefully selected gems.

While it can be universally agreed upon that platinum is indeed a most awesome choice, did you realize that there is another type of metal setting available; one that is just as beautiful, yet more affordable?

As prices of platinum have risen over the last few years, more attention is being focused on platinum’s attractive alternative…Palladium.

Palladium is not new to the fine jewelry scene. It has been used in jewelry making for some time now, and has garnered a most solid reputation. Palladium can be a good alternative for a number of reasons. The metal itself resembles platinum in color, yet is about 12% harder. It is even harder than white gold, but is similar in price. However, it still needs to be treated with care and proper handling ; just as in the case of all fine jewelry.

Although in the past, palladium had not been promoted as much as platinum, this is now quickly changing. Palladium is now gaining wide notice amongst jewelry wearers, as its durability has been tried and tested. In addition to bridal sets; three stone rings, solitaires, as well as plain, but beautifully crafted, solid bands can all be found in this now popular metal.

Add to this, the fact that palladium is also light-weight and hypo-allergenic, and you have a jewelry piece that is sure to get your attention.

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