Lindsay Lohan May Be Questioned About Missing Jewelry Jun 17, 2009
After an Elle photo shoot in London, jewelry worth more than $400,000 has disappeared. hair, make-up, stylist. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Inner vision assumes an outer reality Jun 17, 2009
The shape is then slightly domed with a hammer, roughed up with a diamond bit, separated into cloisonn. windows using fine ribbons of silver or gold. (Nogales International, AZ)
Jewelry goes missing from Lohan shoot Jun 17, 2009
"The theft was reported to a central London police station on 8 June 2009 after earrings and a necklace, believed to be diamond and estimated to be worth in the region of 250,000 [$410,000], were found to be missing approximately two days earlier," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement. No arrests have been made, the police said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Auschwitz survivor donates victims' gems Jun 16, 2009
He hid the eight rings, watches, and brooches of diamond and gold beneath his barracks. Hack said he took the jewels with him stuffed in a sock on what was known as a winter "death march" from the camp in Poland to Dachau camp, near Munich, in January 1945. (Boston Globe)
Jewelry store moves across the street Jun 16, 2009
Ritter-Huesgen Jewelers and Diamond Cutters will be expanding their inventory in their new location, right across the street from their previous home ... Ritter-Huesgen Jewelers and Diamond Cutters will open its doors for business across the street from its present location. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Grandmother asks, 'Jesse, where's St. Anthony?' Jun 16, 2009
I noticed my -carat diamond was missing from my ring ... I said, Harold, I lost the diamond from my ring and can t afford another one ... When I returned home that day, my 14-year-old daughter said, Ma, I found your diamond, and handed it to me. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Obama beats Brad Pitt as most stylish man: poll Jun 16, 2009
High end American Gem Society jeweler offering true values on designer and diamond jewelry. Authorized dealer of Gucci, Mikimoto, Damiani, Omega and more. (Yahoo News)
Allen child’s wish comes true Jun 5, 2009
Jewelers for Children (JFC) was created by the jewelry and diamond industry with the mission of raising funds for charities that primarily benefit children. Competing companies involving retailers, manufacturers, watch companies, trade associations and those who provide professional services to the industry unite on behalf of children in need. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Jun 4, 2009
HARRY WINSTON DIAMOND CORPORATION ... TORONTO, June 4 /CNW/ - Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (TSX: HW, NYSE: HWD) (the "Company") today reported first quarter results for the period ending April 30, 2009 ... 52 per share as a result of the investment by Kinross Gold Corporation in Harry Winston Diamond Limited Partnership, which holds the Company's 40% interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine. (Canada Newswire)
China Feeling Impact Of U.S. Recession Jun 4, 2009
If there is a diamond - or a cubic zirconium - in the rough here, it is the expectation that things will turn around. And if so Chinese workers will feel secure in their future once beauty is back on America's shopping lists. (CBS News)
Cobb jewelry heist done by pros, police say Jun 4, 2009
Burglars stole half a million dollars in diamonds, gold and watches Tuesday night from a Kennesaw jewelry store, after cutting a hole in the roof, police said ... The thieves cut a hole in the roof and the side of a metal safe at the Top Style Diamond store ... Adam Rubin, Owner of the Topstyle Diamonds store at 355 Barrett Parkway, opened his door Wednesday morning to find shattered jewelry cases and safes cut open. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Warrant issued for Holly Hill home invasion suspect Jun 4, 2009
They also took a gold Daytona Rolex watch worth $28,100 from Hodges' left wrist, and a 5-karat-gold diamond watch worth $10,800 from his right wrist. Hodges also gave the suspects a white gold necklace with a cross and yellow diamonds worth $17,000 that was around his neck. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
* Japan jeweler draws crowd with diamond giveaway ]_KOepjlH Jun 3, 2009
Japan jeweler draws crowd with diamond giveaway ]_KOepjlH ... Thousands of people queued for hours on Monday outside a luxury jeweler in Tokyo that was offering an unusual promotion to ease the recession blues X a giveaway of 5,000 free diamonds ... The free offer was part of a bright campaign to drive away the recession, with the company also offering to set the diamonds in rings and necklaces for customers who want to pay for the jewelry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The case for dress standards in court May 31, 2009
Senior U.S. District Judge Gustave Diamond said that he hasn't noticed many changes in the way lawyers dress in his 31 years on the bench -- other than the fact that most men's suits these days are two-piece versus three ... "Maybe down the street [in the Allegheny County Courthouse], you have dress-down Fridays, and I imagine there's not quite as much formality," Judge Diamond said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Get the Most Out of Your Rock Tumbl... May 29, 2009
The refers to the hardness of different types of rocks with diamond being the hardest at a rating of 10 and talc being the softest at a rating of 1. Pay attention to the Mohs scale in regards to the rocks being tumbled. (Suite101.com)
Banker's riches to be sold for victims May 28, 2009
RALEIGH -- Jet-powered, Raleigh-based businessman William Wise snagged gold and diamonds, a quarter-million-dollar wine collection, a private plane, luxury SUVs and millions in cash thanks to investors' faith and deposits in Wise's now-failed Caribbean bank ... Items listed include a "ladies 18-karat yellow gold Cellini Rolex watch," an "18-carat yellow gold diamond tie tack," and a "men's 18-carat gold cigar clipper." Court documents do not list estimated values for the more than three dozen... (News & Observer)
Technology puts new spin on afterlife (1045) May 25, 2009
And one of the latest trends in cremation is LifeGem Created Diamonds. For a cost ranging from 2,199 to 24,999 (depending on clarity and cut), the LifeGem company will reduce a loved one down to the size of a diamond and provide a setting on a ring or other piece of jewelry ... According to the company's Web site, 'The LifeGem is a certified, high-quality diamond created from the carbon of your loved one as a memorial to their unique life, or as a symbol of your personal and precious bond... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rich display of minerals and gems at Bisbee show May 24, 2009
A cabochon, or cab, is a stone that has been polished and shaped to a smooth finish, as opposed to faceted like a diamond. Adams has a fondness for the blue azurite and the green malachite stones he finds in the area, especially Bisbee velvet malachite, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Tycoon names blue diamond "Star of Josephine" May 23, 2009
Tycoon names blue diamond "Star of Josephine" - Yahoo ... Tycoon names blue diamond "Star of Josephine" ... GENEVA (Reuters) A Hong Kong property tycoon and collector who bought a flawless blue diamond for a record 9. (Yahoo News)
Not just a diamond in the rough May 22, 2009
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Fairfield man nabbed after high-speed chase May 22, 2009
Gladney reportedly grabbed a large diamond ring worth almost 4,000 and ran out the front door. A witness chased the fleeing suspect out of the store and got the license number and make of the car Gladney was driving. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Rivers duo praise Oscar gowns May 21, 2009
Melissa Rivers also admired Hayeks diamond and sapphire drop earrings by Harry Winston. The Rivers duo explained that most of the jewelry is borrowed and must be returned immediately after the show, but its common knowledge that Oprah Winfrey wears her own diamonds. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
47TH ST. DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH May 19, 2009
The ceremony in front of 50 W. 47th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, will officially "launch" the controversial, 750 million project that's roiled the Diamond District and still faces hurdles ... It will house diamond-industry users on the 47th Street side and regular office tenants on the 46th Street side ... It was the latest twist in the saga that's transfixed Diamond District landlords and merchants ever since Extell announced the project -- which is meant to provide a modern home for... (New York Post -- Business)
Simplexdiam Inc. Will Auction over $1,000,000 Of Diamonds, at Wholesale Cost, from the Fortunoff Court Ordered Bankruptcy May 19, 2009
SimplexDiam Inc. announced today that they have signed and finalized an agency agreement with Fortunoff to auction their residual diamond inventory. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 19, 2009 -- announced today that it would liquidate 7 figures in closeout diamonds for the Bankruptcy estate of Fortunoff Holdings, LLC. noff Cards, LLC. This is the logical next step for a company that has won almost residual in the past 12 months ... Interestingly, this will be the first time ever that a specialized asset... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Gun dealers fear loss of ownership rights May 16, 2009
Like many gun enthusiasts, Diamond, of Omaha, and Hillman, of Sioux City, are worried that the new Democratic administration in Washington will enact laws that gradually erode U.S. citizens' right to own firearms. Diamond and Hillman operate Double Diamond Antiques, selling swords and antique guns dating to the Revolutionary War ... Diamond said he doesn't have a problem with regulating gun sales, since background checks keep criminals from buying guns. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rare blue diamond sells for record $9.5 million May 14, 2009
Rare blue diamond sells for record $9 ... Rare blue diamond sells for record $9 ... AP A Sotheby's employee displays a rare vivid blue diamond ring weighing 7. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
* Rare blue diamond auctioned at record US$9.5 million May 14, 2009
Rare blue diamond auctioned at record US$9 ... 03 carat blue diamond at Sothebys in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 6 ... A flawless vivid blue diamond weighing 7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
More of this story May 13, 2009
Among the jewelry gifts was a diamond engagement ring, Stephens said, which Buck gave her probably a few months after Leslie s death. Stephens did not say what her answer to his proposal was, but the two are not married. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Rare blue diamond fetches over $8.4M at auction May 13, 2009
Rare blue diamond fetches over $8 ... Rare blue diamond fetches over $8 ... 03-carat blue diamond sold for more than $8. (AZCentral -- News)
Charles Buck's Alleged Girlfriend Testifies May 12, 2009
In the months after his wife died, Perez said, Buck asked her to marry him and gave her a diamond ring, which she later pawned for $5,000 to $7,000. As the investigation developed in 2002, Perez twice allowed police to tape telephone conversations with Buck, which were played in court Monday. (FOX61, CT)
Man, 74, dies after stabbing in Dorchester May 9, 2009
NATICK Thief flees with $80,000 diamond ring Police are looking for a man who fled a Natick Collection jewelry store with an $80,000 diamond ring he asked to see from the display ... The center stone was a 5-carat yellow diamond. (Boston Globe)
Cowboy chords May 9, 2009
Not only is her Broadway production of "Hair" nominated for multiple Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle awards, but Paulus has just been honored with the 2009 Harvard College Women's Leadership Award and the I.A.L. Diamond Award, presented to a Columbia University alum in the arts. VIPs in town The Boston Harbor Hotel was crawling with security yesterday. (Boston Globe)
WeddingBandsWholesale.com Exceeds New Heights in Manufacturing Wedding Bands and Diamond Engagement Rings in the Jewelry Industry of Today May 9, 2009
com Exceeds New Heights in Manufacturing Wedding Bands and Diamond Engagement Rings in the Jewelry Industry of Today ... com Exceeds New Heights in Manufacturing Wedding Bands and Diamond Engagement Rings in the Jewelry Industry of Today ... Wedding bands wholesale is dedicated to it's commitment to become America's premiere diamond wedding band and engagement ring manufacturer's, selling directly to the consumer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Woburn woman arrested in jewelry heist sting May 8, 2009
312, Woburn was arrested in the Russell Hill Parking lot, May 1, with $16,500 worth of stolen jewelry, including a diamond engagement ring valued at about $12,000, two wedding bands valued at $4,000 and a $500 Movado watch, police said. According to the police report, Martin allegedly stole the items from a massage therapist at Salone Estetica on Thursday, April 30, and then tried to sell the jewelry back to the victim. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Grow Forest City Shop Local results are in ... and yes, you can find a lot at home May 7, 2009
"Took ring to the local jewelry store for repair. Trust my diamonds with the owner and small town service." ... "Went to Diamond Jo's for Sunday brunch and some playing time.". (Forest City Summit, IO)
KGW investigates 'Cash4Gold' May 7, 2009
Both men claim they put their family treasures - like a diamond ring, gold bracelet and necklace that once belonged to Knife s grandmother - into the companies return envelope. They said they never heard back from the company and never received a check. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Norton mourns tragedy 20 years later May 6, 2009
" With the support of his brother, friends and educators at Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School, Norton utilized athletics to get him through this traumatic period. Just two days after finding his mother dead, he chose to return to the baseball diamond and conclude his junior season. "Sports allowed me to get away," Norton said. "When I sat around attempting to do my homework or sleep, my mind wandered. When I was playing, I could get my mind away from what had happened. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Madison County police blotter May 6, 2009
Assault: On April 26, deputy Douglas Martin met with a Danielsville woman who said her 13-year-old daughter had met an older teenager from Hull sometime after 1 a.m. at Diamond Hill Park, where they engaged in sexual activities. The case was assigned to investigator Pat Holl and listed as a possible statutory rape. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Diamond Expert King of Jewelry (kingofjewelry.com) Is Giving Away Extra Gifts for Mother's Day May 6, 2009
Diamond Expert King of Jewelry (kingofjewelry ... Diamond Expert King of Jewelry (kingofjewelry ... After decades of specializing in and other fine diamond pieces, King of Jewelry is an industry expert on diamonds. (PR Newswire)
Across U.S., recession brings struggle, hope May 4, 2009
She is a gentle-but-firm interrogator, sifting through the financial records of the debtors, looking for anything of value a home, a car, a diamond ring that can be sold to satisfy creditors. A 40-year-old former accounting consultant tells Ogier in a near whisper that his clothes are all he owns. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NewAmericans struggle through a day in the recession May 2, 2009
Standing behind glass cabinets in a store filled with diamond rings, pearl bracelets, stereos, televisions, even centuries-old silver Spanish coins, Sherman says he hears a similar refrain ... She is a gentle-but-firm interrogator, sifting through the financial records of the debtors, looking for anything of value a home, a car, a diamond ring that can be sold to satisfy creditors. (Florida Times-Union)
Diamonds Are a Man's Best Friend With 5-Carat Engagement Rings 25% Cheaper May 1, 2009
Diamonds Are a Mans Best Friend as Engagement Ring Costs Slide - Bloomberg ... Diamonds Are a Mans Best Friend as Engagement Ring Costs Slide ... Ive got a budget of about 6,000 pounds ($8,870) and want to see how far I can stretch that, said Heywood, a 32-year-old salesman, as he studied the window displays on , Londons diamond-shopping center and the setting for Snatch, the 2000 gem-heist film by. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Money where the mouth is Apr 29, 2009
dental gold crosses the counter at the George Thompson Diamond Co. as often as four times a week. "People are hurting for money," manager Kathleen Thompson said. (AZCentral -- News)
'Megastar' draws crowds in Indian election Apr 28, 2009
April 24: A jewelry designer in Thailand creates an emerald and diamond studded tiara worth four million dollars for his pampered pooch. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
* Conman hypnotizes jeweler, steals diamonds v]_p Apr 20, 2009
Conman hypnotizes jeweler, steals diamonds v]_p ... A model holds an unmounted yellow diamond during Indias first public jewelry auction hosted by Saffronart in Mumbai, India, on Sept. 30, 2008 ... Indian police are hunting a conman who hypnotized a Mumbai jewelry store worker before making off with US$160,000 worth of diamond necklaces and bracelets. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Nadal wins 5th straight Monte Carlo Masters Apr 20, 2009
Magic at the Masters, sadness on the baseball diamond, a legends farewell, and more. more photos. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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Diamond industry rocked by soft market ... ANTWERP, Belgium A diamond is forever ... Antwerp, a city of charming streets and exquisite centuries-old architecture, sits at the heart of the global diamond industry and is suffering because of it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rappers tone down sparkle, not swagger Apr 19, 2009
The music genre has been defined as much by diamond-encrusted watches and platinum chains as its gritty urban lyrics ... The music genre has been defined as much by diamond-encrusted watches and platinum chains as its gritty urban lyrics ... "Instead of four diamond necklaces, it might just be a diamond bracelet - and it's a piece the celebrity wears all the time. They're not changing their jewelry out everyday.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Diamond industry rocked by soft market Apr 19, 2009
ANTWERP, Belgium A diamond is forever ... Antwerp, a city of charming streets and exquisite centuries-old architecture, sits at the heart of the global diamond industry and is suffering because of it ... So do the downcast glances of traders in the diamond quarter, an impressive agglomeration of shops and offices where even idle chitchat buzzes with references to the four c s : carat, clarity, cut and color. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Over the Hill ... No Way!: Volunteers come through at meal time Apr 16, 2009
After helping to develop cubic zirconia, a chemical-simulated diamond, he and several friends started their own company as a spin-off of A.D.L. They manufactured cubic zirconia as a simulated diamond for the jewelry industry. In 1998 when the industry became crowded with simulated diamonds, he retired from his company and started enjoying a busy retirement. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Ultra Diamonds files for bankruptcy Apr 16, 2009
the parent company of off-price jewelry retailer Ultra Diamonds, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a report from CoStar Group ... There are two Ultra Diamond Stores in Central Texas located in the outlet malls in Round Rock and San Marcos ... Ultra operates 124 stores nationwide under the brands Ultra Diamonds and Premier Fine Jewelry. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
"Untouchable" Seeks Power In Indian Election Apr 15, 2009
She wanted political power, diamonds and _ she'll tell you _ a chance to help India's forgotten people ... Maywati has a 2,000-page autobiography and collections of diamond jewelry and homes. (CBS News -- World)
Dancing with the Stars recap: Chuck & Juliannes rumba too raunchy? Apr 14, 2009
Carrie Ann was so excited she flung her diamond jewelry across the room ... Tony: "Pretend you have like this 10-carat diamond right there, OK?". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Beverly Hills Based Jewelry Brands and JewelryBrands.net Appoints Top Jewelry Industry Executive Lyle M. Rose as President Apr 13, 2009
Lyle Rose and Jewelry Brands Group Offers Consulting, Marketing and Ecommerce Solutions to select Fine Jewelry Manufacturers, Diamond Companies, Designers and Designer Jewelry Brands ... "Lyle's executive training, corporate knowledge, public company familiarity and experience running a $100 Million De Beers diamond sight holder jewelry operation makes him an excellent asset to our company and our clientele." ... is a Beverly Hills, California based consulting firm specializing in Marketing,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
History of Birthstone Jewelry Apr 11, 2009
Ancient Traditions Link Gemstones with Months and Astrology Signs. Do you know your birthstone. (Suite101.com)
When a Pet Dies - Pet Cremation Ser... Apr 11, 2009
For between $2,500-$13,000, the carbon that once inhabited in a beloved cat, dog, horse or other pet can be compressed and heated to form a diamond. And then there's pet cremation jewelry: Tiny urns in the form of a pendant, brooch or even rings that enable pet owners to carry the remains of a dog, cat, or other pet close to the heart. (Suite101.com)
Plumber rescues precious jewelry from toilet - again Apr 11, 2009
5 carat sapphire ring in a setting with one-carat diamonds that 24-year-old Camille Jorgenson accidentally flushed down the toilet ... Roberts was the plumber who made headlines in late-January for his retrieval of a $75,000 diamond ring. (AZCentral -- News)
Burglars make off with computer, bed, jewelry even the soap dispenser (38) Apr 10, 2009
Clark said many of the items were extremely personal and sentimental, including her mother s diamond ring, an opal her mother gave her for graduation and other family heirlooms. It hits you on a personal level. (Helena Independent Record)
SimplexDiam Inc. Wins $10,000,000 at retail in the past fortnight, including the entire Christian Bernard Inventory. Apr 10, 2009
Their focus, on deep discounts in closeout jewelry and closeout diamonds, has allowed their customers to gain footing in an otherwise impossible market ... Yogesh Madhvani has been an entrepreneur for over 33 years, founding and running companies in markets as diverse as textiles and diamonds ... Madhvani was a founding director of the Indian Diamond stone Association (IDCA) and a founding member of the Indo Argyle Diamond Council (IADC). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Burglars steal 160-pound floor safe: Suspects possibly researched victims home under guise of tree-trimmers Apr 9, 2009
Inside the safe was about $8,000 in cash, a diamond watch worth about $5,000, diamond earrings, $1,000 in U.S. savings bonds, passports, birth certificates and other documents. According to the report, there are no suspects in the case, but one of the homeowners said an unknown man had come to the house earlier in the day to point out where some tree work was going to be done on a neighbor s yard. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Botswana Diamond Mines Sit Idle as Africa's Star Economy Loses Its Luster Apr 9, 2009
April 8 (Bloomberg) -- Since the diamond mine in Botswana closed in February, Emmanuel Garetshele has done little except cash his mine-operator paycheck and watch his country go from being the success story of Africa to an economic laggard. Botswana, where diamonds made up 65 percent of exports in 2008, has sold few gems since November, according to the government ... Debswana Diamond Co., a joint venture between Botswanas government and South Africas , has closed four mines whose... (Bloomberg)
Gem of a family event Apr 6, 2009
Using a diamond saw, he cuts the agate, then attaches a backing to aid in shaping the stone. The piece is shaped, smoothed, polished and eventually, mounted in a setting or displayed. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Swiss catch couple smuggling millions in jewels Apr 3, 2009
New Yorkers say jewelry for personal use, although man is diamond trader ... A probe showed the value to be three times higher and that the man was a jewelry and diamond trader. (MSNBC -- International)
Congo-Kinshasa: Electronics Firms Urged to Boycott 'Blood Minerals' Apr 2, 2009
Enough called for electronics companies to endorse a pledge - similar to that made by the diamond and jewelry industry seven years ago regarding so-called "blood diamonds" - that they will manufacture their products without conflict minerals and make their supply chains subject to a transparent audit to back up the pledge. According to the report, companies such as Apple, Nokia, Hewlett Packard, and Nintendo should "change their procurement practices and demand that their suppliers provide proof... (allAfrica.com)
All Diamond Engagement Rings On Sale for Limited Time at Secret Diamond Apr 2, 2009
From April 2 until April 15, leading retailer Secret Diamond is offering 10 percent off all of its diamond engagement rings, up to a maximum discount of $500. With a variety of diamond rings greater than that of most jewelry stores, Secret Diamond offers rings to meet any buyer's taste and budget ... (PRWEB) April 2, 2009 -- , a leading retailer of fine quality diamond rings and diamond engagement rings, announces that all of its engagement rings will soon be on sale. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
