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Recently, jewellery designer and influencer Julia Chafe broke down some of the most talked-about royal engagement rings in an Instagram video (posted on April 13), and honestly, it’s the kind of content you can’t stop watching. She zooms in on the details, the history, and of course - the jaw-dropping price tags.

Every love story deserves a ring as unique as the couple behind it. By incorporating coloured gemstones, one celebrates the journey in style and elegance.

The crimson gown was embellished with rubies and emeralds

It paid a tribute to her husband and daughters

The jewellery for Lord Ram idol in Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is crafted by Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers and certified by the International Gemological Institute. It includes a 1.7 kg yellow gold crown adorned with 75 carats of diamonds, 135 carats of emeralds, and 262 carats of rubies.

The 51-inch idol of Lord Ram, which was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday in a landmark event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has all the 10 'Avatars' crafted on it. The idol is made from 'shyamal' (dark) stone and portrays the deity as a five-year-old child standing on a lotus also crafted from the same stone.

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals a detailed image of Messier 63. It is also known as the Sunflower Galaxy. The galaxy is 27 million light-years away in Canes Venatici. Astronomers study its flocculent spiral structure. They are testing theories of star formation. Amateur astrophotographers also capture its beauty. Future James Webb Space Telescope observations will explore star and planet formation.

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During the extraordinary total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, spectators were treated to a breathtaking celestial phenomenon featuring striking ruby-colored prominences encircling the moon's shadow. Lisa Upton, a solar scientist in Colorado said, “There was a very impressive prominence visible during eclipse. Stunning to behold!! This was a magnificent eclipse for anyone who was fortunate enough to see totality.”

Some gems are very much like others, while some are astoundingly similar and even virtually identical. However, there is none anywhere on earth which is similar. Every gem is unique, including emeralds.

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Festive hair trends for 2025 are embracing statement styles, blending sleek minimalism with glamorous embellishments. The 'glass hair' look offers ultra-shiny, polished finishes, while gold-dusted buns and metallic accents add a touch of festive sparkle. This season celebrates hair as a key accessory, balancing sophistication with bold creativity for a dazzling celebration.