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Tiara of the Month: three of the most dramatic diamond diadems in history

  • January 10, 2025
Tiara of the Month: three of the most dramatic diamond diadems in history
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First seen in 1906, this towering diadem was worn by Alexandra Feodorovna, the last Empress of Russia, at the opening of the first Russian State Duma. It sports a circlet of diamonds and pearls at the base supporting pavé diamond festoons and swirls. These, in turn, suspended oscillating pearl pendants rising to a band of large teardrop-shaped pearl toppers. The tiara culminates in an astonishing summit, which ends at least 5 inches upwards of the wearer. Alexandra was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria and had married Nicholas II of Russia in 1894. She quickly became unpopular for resisting change from…
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Diamond’s DART-750 Makes First Flight

  • July 5, 2023
Diamond’s DART-750 Makes First Flight
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The DART-750, a new all-composite aerobatic trainer from Diamond Aircraft, made its first flight on June 12 at Wiener Neustadt East Airport (LOAN) in Austria. The DART-750, powered by a 750 hp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25C powerplant, has already arrived at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LFPB), where it will be on static display all week at the Paris Air Show, beginning Monday. The first test flight clocked in at 30 minutes, piloted by Diamond’s head of flight test Sören Pedersen and senior test pilot Niko Daroussis. The pair took the DART-750 through normal maneuvers, and the new platform met or…
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We spoke to an expert about the world of fine diamond craftsmanship in Vancouver

  • May 18, 2023
We spoke to an expert about the world of fine diamond craftsmanship in Vancouver
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Whether you’re looking for a gorgeous ring to pop the question, or a gift for a loved one, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to diamond shopping. Certified diamond expert Roman Galperin understands that buying such a valuable thing can be a momentous occasion, and that’s why he founded Luxury Diamonds. For the past 20 years, Roman has been sharing his passion and knowledge of diamonds and jewelery directly with Vancouver customers, ensuring they buy with confidence and get exactly what they’re looking for. We spoke to Roman to pick his brain about the…