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Laboratory-grown diamonds are booming in popularity – and are much better value for money | Science | News

Laboratory-grown diamonds are booming in popularity, as newlyweds opt for a more sustainable alternative to mined gems. Some jewelers say interest has grown by more than 2,000 percent in five years, as people look for more affordable options.

Physically and chemically identical to their natural counterpart, but costing up to 85 percent less, lab-grown diamonds are increasingly being seen as the better-value alternative.

And a study of 1,500 would-be husbands and wives found 70 percent would be willing to opt for a lab-grown alternative.

Value for money (55 percent), and sustainability (43 percent), are the main reasons they’d make the

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Chinatown staple Diamond Bakery closes as owner retires

Diamond Bakery, located in the Opulence Center at 111 3rd Ave. SE, spent the Canada Day long weekend serving up its usual sweet and savory staples for one final time, with the business marking its last day Sunday.

In a social media post, the Chinatown Business Improvement Area recommended owner Henry Chan for his 30 years running the bakery.

“Henry Chan is one of the kindest and most hard-working merchants you will find in Chinatown and we

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Kim Kardashian Wore a 17-Carat Custom Diamond Belt to the Fourth of July White Party in the Hamptons

‘The Kardashians’ star joined several A-List celebrities all dressed in white for Michael Rubin’s annual holiday party

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Michael Rubin / Instagram

Not many things can shine fireworks on the Fourth of July, but Kim Kardashian’s 17-carat diamond belt is definitely one of them.

Kardashian, 42, showed up to Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and Camille Fishel’s star-studded Fourth of July white party in a patterned two-piece that consisted of a fitted crop top and matching maxi skirt. The media personality paired the cohesive outfit with silver heels, but the outfit’s crowning jewel was her custom-made 17-carat, pear-shaped diamond belt by Messika

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‘Diamond’ wildfire continues to burn in the outskirts of Phoenix as residents return following evacuations

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A fast-growing brush fire temporarily prompted evacuations in the outskirts of Scottsdale, Arizona, as fire crews worked to contain the blaze.

The Diamond Fire quickly grew to 2,500 acres, prompting evacuations in North Scottsdale and Southwest Rio Verde. The fire is just outside the Tonto National Forest.

As of late Wednesday evening, the fire decreased to 1,960 acres and was 30% contained but still poses a threat.

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The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the fire was determined to be human-caused. Officials said they would not be releasing information on

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CarbonVero Tool Tracing Carbon Emissions, Energy Consumption in Diamond Production, Launched in Paris

PARIS — Diamond trading company Andre Messika Ltd on Monday unveiled CarbonVero, a disclosure tool meant to calculate the carbon footprint of individual natural diamonds.

The announcement was made at the “Diamond Transformation, Environmental & Social Impact Across the Diamond Industry” panel organized by the Natural Diamond Council in Paris that included Watch & Jewelery Initiative 2030 executive director Iris Van der Veken, Kering’s chief sustainability and institutional affairs officer Marie -Claire Daveu, global sustainability consultancy Eco Age co-founder and creative director Livia Firth and other diamond industry executives.

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Here’s where the Diamond Fire is burning in north Scottsdale

The Diamond Fire burning in north Scottsdale has forced evacuations and multiple closures.

The 2,500-acre wildfire is at 30% containment as of June 29, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. More than 100 homes in Scottsdale have been evacuated, according to the city.

The Diamond Fire started near 130th Street and Ranch Gate Road in north Scottsdale, 11 miles southwest of the Rio Verde Foothills community.

The fire began moving east toward McDowell Mountain Regional Park, according to Scottsdale police.

The Diamond Fire started as a brush fire on Tuesday evening which was fueled by grass

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Update on Diamond Fire near North Scottsdale | Local

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
8 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures
between 108 and 113 and a major risk of heat related impacts.

* WHERE...Tucson Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 8 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep in mind you may need to adjust your plans based on the
latest health and safety guidelines from CDC and your local
officials. Cooling shelters may need to
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Diamond’s DART-750 Makes First Flight

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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