http://www.diamondplayground.com diamond news and views Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:50:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FROM: Switched Yes, you read that right, covers. As in, $60,000 of diamonds that clip onto a standard issue pair of iPod earphones. If the economic hard times are really hitting you hard, you can also opt for a $4,500 set encrusted with black or white diamonds, or even a ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1042 I have always LOVED proverbs, so when I got this email, I had to smile. As they say "from the mouths of babes". Enjoy............... A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class.  She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1041 FROM: JCKonline As the October 2008 Marie Claire magazine puts it, there are no dark nights this season. Sparkles rock! Luxe handbags and shoes are in direct competition with jewelry for a woman’s accessories expenditures, to be sure, but this season’s accessories put gemstones on every woman’s mind. Gemstones lavishly ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1040 FROM: JewelryBlogspot There are no desert islands, dirty outhouses, or bug eating contests involved in this amazing race. Try chauffeur-driven cars, champagne and a glittering jewelry creation for a grand prize. Now that’s a scavenger hunt. The occasion? Luxury jewelry label, Boucheron, is celebrating their 150th anniversary by hosting a ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1036 Chris- Not only did the pendant arrive exactly when you said it would, but it is the most stunning thing that I have ever seen! The craftsmanship is amazing, the diamonds are brilliant and the experience with your company was so high end! From my correspondence with you, to the ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1033 Katie, The bands are over the top fantastic. I am certain that they will get worn often. Thank you so much for getting them to me so far ahead of schedule, that was an extra treat! As I am sure you know I will be back for more in the future! Many ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1032 For photo shoots here at Brides Houston, we get up close and personal with lots of beautiful jewelry—we have to borrow amazing necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to try on the models (yes, it is as fun as it sounds, but we have to return everything we borrow!). I’m always so ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1027 Here's what Kevin wrote BEFORE the proposal: Traci! I appreciate the time and hard work you put into making this ring exactly what I wanted. I know I came into it without clear ideas of the final product, but together we produced something that I think is absolutely perfect. Purchasing from WhiteFlash ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1025 From: Sportingnews.com At the corner of East 161st Street and River Avenue in the Boogie Down Bronx is one of the most hallowed temples of sports. Not just baseball, of all sports. Yankee Stadium is closing its doors tonight after the Yankees/Orioles Sunday night game. The Yanks cling to a ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1022 From: YahooNews  Miners in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho have found one of the world's largest diamonds, a near-flawless white gem weighing nearly 500 carats, mining group Gem Diamonds said on Sunday. The diamond was discovered in the Letseng Mine on September 8, the company said in a statement. ... http://www.diamondplayground.com/archives/1021