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Queen Camilla diamond necklace: History of jewelry worn by Queen Elizabeth and Queen Alexandra

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Stay ahead of the trends in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trends in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Queen Camilla wore a stunning piece of jewelery known as the Coronation Necklace to her and King Charles III’s crowning ceremony on Saturday (6 May). Camilla arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside the King wearing the historic piece of jewelery that was worn during coronations in 1902, 1911, 1937 and 1953. It was previously worn by Camilla’s late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, as well as by Queen Mary before…
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How a Humble Piece of Rock Solved a Long-Standing Diamond Mystery

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Two QUT researchers used a standard laptop and a piece of rock from a diamond mine waste pile to solve a long-standing geological puzzle about diamond formation in the Earth’s ancient continents. Two researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have utilized a simple laptop computer and a piece of rock, obtained from a diamond mine’s “waste pile”, to unravel a long-standing geological mystery surrounding the formation of diamonds in the deep roots of the earth’s ancient continents. The lead author, QUT Ph.D. student Carl Walsh, along with QUT Professor Balz Kamber and Emma Tomlinson from Trinity College, Ireland, recently…
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Diamond rings on men? Experts say extravagant jewelery for males is a growing trend

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For many celebrities, a glittering diamond ring or dazzling necklace can add a touch of Hollywood glamor to their outfits. And now experts have revealed that it’s not just female stars who are partial to a bit of bling – with more men snapping wearing their favorite jewelery, expensive watches and statement piercings. Sportsman Cristiano Ronaldo can often be seen wearing his favorite dazzling jewels on Instagram. Meanwhile heartthrobs like Paul Mescal, Harry Styles and Rege-Jean Page have all worn glittering pieces over the last few months. New-York based gem expert, Julia Hackman Chafe, told Femail that while male jewelery…