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Lab-grown diamonds are reaching new heights — quite literally — because of Skydiamond, an English company that uses carbon from the atmosphere to create what it calls sustainable, carbon-negative diamonds. And jewelry brands, including the English designer Stephen Webster and Gucci’s experimental online store Vault, are using the gems. Skydiamond is the creation of Dale Vince, a climate-change activist and entrepreneur, who said during a recent phone interview that 10 years ago he sought to “capture carbon on an epic scale by fiddling with the environment.” But he soon realized that removing carbon from the air would be helpful only if it could be stored, to prevent it from re-entering the atmosphere. That was when he had a light-bulb moment. “Back then I just had the simple thought that the most prevalent form of carbon that we know of is the diamond. And wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to make diamonds from excess atmospheric carbon?” he said. “It was just a mind … [Read more...] about Diamonds Are in the Air

See-now, buy-now is the customer demand pushing more and more fashion houses to join Burberry, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger in selling straight from the catwalk. And high-end jewelry is experiencing that same desire for all-but-instant gratification. When the Swiss art jeweler Suzanne Syz introduced her latest collection in January during haute couture week in Paris, she said she was stunned by the speed at which guests bought the diamond ribbon rings and aluminum earrings accented with diamonds that she had brought as display pieces. Usually, her guests would place orders and then wait the three months it takes her atelier to fulfil the requests. And in November, when Amrapali began selling its Indian-inspired designs on Net-a-Porter, the ruby and diamond drop earrings sold out in an hour despite the 28,340-pound ($34,770) price. “More women are buying jewelry for themselves,” said Nicolas Bos, the chief executive of Van Cleef & Arpels. “They buy jewelry like they buy … [Read more...] about Fashion’s See-Now, Buy-Now Trend Reshapes Jewelry

0 Restaurants & Bars This San Francisco locale will feature an exclusive Humphry Slocombe "Churron" ice cream, along with pork tortas & churros from Acme Bread. Susan C. Schena , Patch Staff Posted Reply Señor Sisig opens its third restaurant Wednesday. Aug. 24, 2022 at the Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco, CA. (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin) (Credit: Daniel Beck) (Credit: Daniel Beck) (Credit: Patrick Beaudouin) SAN FRANCISCO, CA —Señor Sisig, a Filipino-Mexican-fusion restaurant, is expanding with a third location opening Wednesday at San Francisco’s Ferry Building Marketplace. Launched as a food truck by two friends in 2010, Señor Sisig also operates locales on Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District and on Webster Street in Oakland. Among its menu stand-outs: the "Tosilog Burrito," Filipino sweet pork, adobo … [Read more...] about Señor Sisig Brings Filipino-Mex-Fusion Eats To SF Ferry Building

When the Toronto Raptors selected forward Scottie Barnes with the fourth pick of the 2021 N.B.A. draft, some people in the basketball world raised their eyebrows . Jalen Suggs, considered one of the can’t-miss prospects, was still on the board. One regular season later, the Raptors look prescient. The 20-year-old Barnes is a top contender for the Rookie of the Year Award. He’s evoked comparisons to Vince Carter and Damon Stoudamire, the two Raptors who have been named rookie of the year. “I had actually never been to Toronto,” Barnes told The New York Times recently. “I never even thought of being in Toronto. It was just never a thought in my mind. It’s not as different as I thought it would be. The only thing that is different is just that weather, because I’m from Florida.” At his best, the 6-foot-9 Barnes is a versatile dynamo with a game similar to, but much less refined than, that of Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. This season, Barnes started all 74 of the … [Read more...] about For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes Can Do a Little Bit of Everything

0 Real Estate Peek inside the newest houses available now in the Farmington area. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply FARMINGTON, CT — Whether you’re actively researching for a new home or just curious about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in Farmington featured below. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest. Here's a handy list of the five most recent properties to hit the housing market in and around the Farmington area — including a house in the Avon area with 3 beds and 3 baths for $442,500, and another with 3 beds and 3 baths for $476,900. Like what you see? Just click on any address in the list to get more photos and details. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated. Related: Visit The Patch Mortgage Center To Lock In Today's Best Rates 1. 9 Sprucewood Ln, Avon, CT 06001 … [Read more...] about Check Out 5 New Properties On The Market In And Around Farmington

0 Real Estate A weekly roundup of properties now on the market in the Farmington area. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Farmington, CT — On the market for a new home, or just curious about what else is out there these days? Let Patch be your go-to source for listings in the Farmington area. Keep scrolling to see what's been listed in your area. Looking for more information on one of the houses listed below? You can click on any address to learn more. Without further ado, here's a look at properties in the Farmington area. Enjoy! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by ListHub. Related: Visit The Patch Mortgage Center To Lock In Today's Best Rates Newly listed homes 9 Sprucewood Ln, Avon, CT 06001 Price: $442,500 Size: 1,910 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 3 baths Listed by: Barry Mackiewicz, A Gold Action Realty Inc 9 Sprucewood Lane, … [Read more...] about Check Out These Homes For Sale In Farmington