Planet is a Diamond World.

At least a third of the planet's mass is likely pure diamond.

 Illustration of the interior of 55 Cancri e — an extremely hot planet with a surface of mostly graphite surrounding a thick layer of diamond, below which is a layer of silicon-based minerals and a molten iron core at the center.
CREDIT: Haven Giguere

Move over, Hope Diamond. The most famous gems on Earth have new competition in the form of a planet made largely of diamond, astronomers say.

The alien planet, a so-called "super-Earth," is called 55 Cancri e and was discovered in 2004 around a nearby star in our Milky Way galaxy. After estimating the planet's mass and radius, and studying its host star's composition, scientists now say the rocky world is composed mainly of carbon (in the form of diamond and graphite), as well as iron, silicon carbide, and potentially silicates. 

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Soviets Discovered Trillions Of Carats Space Diamonds

Russia has just declassified news that will shake world gem markets to their core: the discovery of a vast new diamond field containing "trillions of carats," enough to supply global markets for another 3,000 years.

Russian scientists say the news is likely to change the shape of global diamond markets, although the main customers for the super-hard gems will probably be big corporations and scientific institutes.

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Robber swallowed diamond

Robber swallowed fake diamond

The diamond's owner alerted the police after he saw the man consume the precious stone

A Chinese man accused of swallowing a diamond worth $13,000 (£8,200) actually ingested a fake gem in what may have been a ruse to help the real thief escape, police in Sri Lanka say.

Police say the gem that he passed after he was given laxatives was a fake.

They believe the real diamond was stolen by an accomplice who fled the scene in the capital, Colombo.

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Top Celebrity Engagement Rings of 2010

Here's the recap for 2010 Top Celebrity Engagement:


Bethenny Frankel
The Real Housewife of New York City
Kristen Farrell 6.5 -carat pear-shaped ring
Value: $150,000
Married to Jason Hoppy











Nicole Richie
Celebrity/Fashion Icon
4 Carat Ring from Neil Lane
Married to Joel Madden
























Katy Perry
Singer
Gold Engagement ring from Cartier
3 carat Cartier
worth: $120,ooo
Married to Russel Brand























Kate Middleton
18 carat oval Blue Sapphire
Worth: $65,000 (back in 1981)
Engaged to Prince William





















Ali Fedotowsky
Bachelorette
3 carat asscher-cut diamond, accented with 184 round brilliant-cut diamonds designed by Neil Lane
Value: $ 50,000
Engaged to Roberto Martinez





















America Ferrera
Actress
4-carat round-cut diamond in a platinum setting
Value: $70,000
Engaged to Ryan Piers



















Mezhgan Hussainy
6 carat diamond ring
Value: $750,000
Engaged to Simon Cowell

















Jessica Simpson
Singer/Entrepreneur
Ruby Red Engagement Ring - 3 stones
with Ruby center
Engaged to Eric Johnson














Shania Twain
Country Singer
3 carat Emerald- cut diamond
Value: $100,000
Engaged to: Frederic Thiebaud





















Hilary Duff
Singer/Actress
14 Carat Diamond Ring
Value: $1 million
Married to Mike Comrie















Recent Celebrity Holiday Engagements:

Images of Engagement rings are not available yet.


Natalie Portman
Actress
Engaged to Benjamin Millepied


















LeAnn Rimes
Country Singer
Engaged to Eddie Cibrian



















Hugh Hefner
Engaged to Crystal Harris



















Lily Allen
Singer
Engaged to Sam Cooper


















Reese Witherspoon
Actress
Engaged to Jim Toth























By: Debbie P.
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Sources: imnotobsessed website
people website
justjared website