Friday, November 7, 2008

The "Monster Mash" Lives on in Spirit


Bobby Pickett, the voice behind the Halloween classic "Monster Mash," passed away in April of 2007 but his spirit lives on eternally on his daughter's finger.


Pickett discussed what would happen to his remains with his daughter before he passed away. She mentioned a new method of creating high quality diamonds with his carbon remains. Pickett loved the idea and now he remains immortalized as a diamond on his daughter's ring.






Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Nelly Furtado Married This Summer


Nelly Furtado confirmed she and Demacio Castellon tied the knot on July 19, 2008.

The two had been engaged since July 2007 when Nelly was spotted in London wearing a huge diamond engagement ring.

The wedding rumors had been circulating since last December, when Nelly started wearing a yellow gold wedding band along with her engagement ring.

Friday, October 10, 2008

A New Reason for Diamond Studding


Researchers in Chicago may have found another reason for diamond studding but it doesn't have anything to do with bling.

Studded nano-diamonds embedded in flexible microfilm may be the answer to localized chemotherapy and cancer care.

Small fragments of diamonds are set in a plastic "cling film" like material and placed on the body like a patch. The tiny diamonds allow chemotherapy medicine to be released slowly over time and reduces the need for chemotherapy injections and the drastic side effects that come along with modern cancer care.

Read more about the study

Friday, October 3, 2008

Jennifer Hudson Digs Up Her Engagement Ring



Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson's boyfriend, David Otunga, planned a rather unusual marriage proposal.

The two went to the beach on September 12th for Hudon's 27th Birthday.

He blindfolded her, gave her a purple shovel and told her to dig for her engagement ring!



Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Newly Found Diamond May Be The World's Largest

This 478 carat diamond was found in a mine in Lesotho and could become the world's largest polished round diamond.

Similar stones have been valued at $12 million but this diamond, because of its round state, could be worth much more.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Beyonce Flashes Wedding Ring

Alhough Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z wed about five months ago, she only just revealed her wedding ring. Designed by Lorraine Schwartz, whose jewelry Beyoncé favors for red carpet appearances, the platinum ring features a giant 18-carat diamond worth $5 million.


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Lindsay Lohan Engaged?

Lindsay Lohan was photographed wearing a heart-shaped "engagement" ring with girlfriend, Samantha Ronson.

The couple have been quiet about their relationship, but Lindsay blogged about being in love with a woman and writing a song about her.

Earlier this week, Samantha let her intentions slip:

"By the end of this year, my love will be Mrs. Ronson."


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