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Recent Examples of zircon
The full sequin look was paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels, including a platinum necklace set with 160 carats of aquamarines, 49 carats of blue zircons, and nearly two carats of diamonds.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Another thing that the outcrop’s zircons told the researchers is that the Sturtian glaciation lasted around 58 million years.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
The zircons and other geochemical evidence suggest that the rocks were deposited here between 662 and 720 million years ago.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
The zircon was dated to between 1 billion to 2 billion years ago.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Another thing that the outcrop’s zircons told the researchers is that the Sturtian glaciation lasted around 58 million years.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
The zircons and other geochemical evidence suggest that the rocks were deposited here between 662 and 720 million years ago.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
The zircon was dated to between 1 billion to 2 billion years ago.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
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In 1995, the aluminum ball was upgraded with aluminum skin, rhinestones, and computer controls.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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The ball got aluminum skin, rhinestones, strobes, and computer controls in the late 1990s, and its now-signature crystal triangles (courtesy of Waterford Crystal) at the turn of the millennium.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article SAN RAMON — A 45-year-old New York resident was arrested on suspicion of coming to the East Bay to pull off a scam whereby the victim unwittingly allows the trickster to remove expensive jewelry from their neck.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Forgoing any statement jewelry, Queen Letizia opted for a simple pair of drop pearl earrings.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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In addition, there’s a 13.18-carat unmounted and unheated sugarloaf cabochon Kahmir sapphire with an estimate of $500,000 - $750,000.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Ballon Bleu is easily recognizable thanks to its signature blue sapphire cabochon crown within a protective metal arch and those famous Cartier Roman numerals.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Cover and let rise until puffy though not necessarily doubled in size, about 1 hour. Make the filling: Roll the almond paste into two even 8-inch-long logs, each about 65 grams.Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rub the paste on the copper surface and let the paste dry completely.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The scarab is now in display in the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel in Jerusalem, while Filshteiner received a certificate of appreciation from the IAA for her discovery.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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One of the mummies was even found with a heart scarab.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Carpenter also recently released her Netflix holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas, which was packed with music and cameos from many celebrities ranging from Shania Twain to Chappell Roan.Marina Watts, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Since the Bulls made a postseason cameo in 2022, there hasn’t been a playoff team among these five organizations.Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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For the most basic version of the recipe, start by reheating a baguette or two (a good source of carbs).Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Biscuit Make Smoky Garlic Bread Slice a baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise, then rub the cut sides of the bread with a garlic clove.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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The store’s current top-ticket item is a solitaire diamond ring priced at $19,491.Faith Karimi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Upon retirement, nurses could expect diamond solitaire earrings worth about $1,500.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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