Would You Buy Your Diamond Engagement Ring at Walmart?

Do you care where a diamond comes from? Historically, consumers didn’t have a choice. Natural diamonds were formed billions of years ago, deep beneath the earth’s surface, and were then thrust hundreds of kilometers to its crust by volcanic eruptions before eventually being extracted from mines in South Africa, Russia and elsewhere. Companies like De…

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The Best Hats at the 2025 Kentucky Derby

When discussing the history of women’s hats in the United States, the designer and author Steven Stolman was reminded of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company,” in which Joanne wryly asks, “Does anyone still wear a hat?” Hats come and go in women’s fashion, but there is one place you can always find them. Mr. Stolman is well…

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