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Diamonds are 4 partygoers' best friends at Ice fundraiser

HOT SPRINGS -- Was it a real diamond or just a sparkly cubic zirconia? Guests at Ice on Ice on Dec. 7 at the Arlington Hotel each got at a chance to win one or the other.

Each partygoer received a signature drink chilled with a large ice cube. Inside the cubes were either one of four half-carat diamonds or a cubic zirconia. Gemologists from Lauray's The Diamond Center were onhand to identify the real gemstones. Winning diamonds were Robin Hanley of Malvern; John Bercked of Union, N.J.; and Ashley Burton and Simona Covaci, both of Hot Springs.

The event, hosted by the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, was held in the Crystal Ballroom. Large ice sculptures decorated the food buffets and entertainment was by the Ohio Club Players.

Sponsors were Lauray's, The Arlington Hotel, Ben E. Keith Foods and 105.9 KLAZ radio. Money raised benefited the Project Have Hope Foodbank.

-- Story and photos by Cary Jenkins

High Profile on 12/31/2017

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