Auction-Goers Gape at Madoff's Diamonds, Pearls and Beach Toys Nov 14, 2009
A crowd of 50 jostled to get a look at 14-carat diamond earrings, a platinum, diamond and emerald bracelet and close to 200 other items, as U.S. Marshals prepared for an auction from the estate of convicted scammer. Ruth Madoff's diamond bracelet with emeralds embedded in it, which will be auctioned off Nov. 14, 2009 ... Item 202, an Edwardian-era diamond bracelet encrusted with emeralds, may yield $23,000. (ABC News)
How to Choose Diamond Jewelry Nov 13, 2009
The "standard round brilliant" cut is the most commonly used cut for diamond jewelry, although heart, cushion, and emerald cuts are also popular. What are Conflict Diamonds. (Suite101.com)
Bids on a boatload of Madoff's stuff will help his Ponzi victims Nov 10, 2009
For the ladies, there's jewelry once owned by Madoff's wife, Ruth, including an Edwardian-era diamond and emerald link bracelet with six natural emeralds and estimated at a weight of 5. 13 total carats. (USA Today -- Money)
A gift of jewelry for special women in your life Oct 22, 2009
A bit more expensive, but still beautiful, the emerald with its deep green color is said to bring good luck and well-being to a wearer. Good quality emeralds are rarer than amethysts because the gem is easily flawed ... Because of the strong color, emeralds work well in rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings and mix well with other colors. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Woman accused of pawning stolen jewelry Oct 1, 2009
Upon further questioning, Rush admitted to taking an emerald necklace, diamond bracelet, diamond ring and a pair of gold earrings from the Red Tail Drive home and pawning them along with the items her mother had given her. Rush said she had planned to call the owner of the jewelry to tell her she would return the items she had taken. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
City Beat (96) Oct 1, 2009
Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Excursion luxury bus coach tours are today (Sat ... Tour leaves from the Emerald Necklace Marina in Rocky River Reservation in Lakewood ... All proceeds benefit the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund of The Cleveland Foundation. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow Sep 13, 2009
Quickest escape from the concrete jungle Urban AdvenTours (800-979-3370, , $50) guides cyclists on a foliage tour around Boston s fabled Emerald Necklace -- which should be filled with ambers and rubies by autumn -- and through lush enclaves like Jamaica Plain, the Esplanade, and Arnold Arboretum. Hottest hike Litchfield, Connecticut, about an hour west of Hartford, is a small town with a sophisticated side; it s got the densely forested rolling hills and picturesque church spires of a Norman... (Boston Globe)
Arizona's fall festival season Sep 10, 2009
12: Make It Happen Music Festival: Local bands including Lyra the Harp, Shawn Johnson and the Foundation, Ronin Meyer, Sound the City, It's Like Love and Emerald Honor. Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St. $10. (AZCentral -- Travel)
America to Vote on New Setting for the Hope Diamond Aug 20, 2009
In the Smithsonian Institution's world-class gem collection -- which includes diamonds worn by Marie Antoinette, an immense emerald owned by the Turkish Sultan Abdual Hamid II, and some of the world's largest rubies and sapphires -- the Hope is the most famous jewel. The Hope has many unique properties that have puzzled experts since its discovery, and its extraordinary history gave birth to the alleged curse -- that all who owned or touched it met great tragedy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Princess loses $15 million in robbery Aug 11, 2009
The seaside village of Porto Cervo is a main resort on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, or Emerald Coast. The area is a magnet for the yachts of millionaires and is dotted with villas owned by the rich and powerful, including Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi. (MSNBC -- International)
Mass. start-ups take another run at custom-made apparel Aug 2, 2009
Paragon Lake sells jewelers a touchscreen display and software that enables customers to create their own items - changing white gold to platinum, for instance, or a ruby to an emerald - and see how the price changes as they go. An item can be produced in three weeks, Bessemer says, and it doesn t cost the customer any more than an item selected from the jeweler s in-store inventory. (Boston Globe)
Kelly Osbourne Goes To "Oz" Jul 10, 2009
Osbourne embodied Glinda in jewels of peach and pink, while pieces in black, burgundy and emerald were used to transform Mazar into the Wicked Witch ... Other Oz-ians who make appearances are the Scarecrow (appropriately wearing brown, earthy-looking pieces), the Flying Monkeys (sporting bejeweled talons) and Tarantino herself, as the pink-haired, wizard-as-DJ behind the emerald curtain. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
The oldies are goodies at Marlborough appraisal event Jun 23, 2009
Chris DiBuono of Clinton brought a fish pendant made of ivory, emerald and 18-karat gold to the appraisal. He had paid $55 for it, and a jewelry appraiser said it was worth $180. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
* Imelda Marcos at 80: Broke, with diamonds Jun 22, 2009
The assets include three separate sets of diamond tiaras, ruby brooches, emerald necklaces and other jewels. She remains unashamed of her past, when she shopped in the worlds richest boutiques and launched lavish beautification projects at home in the midst of the Philippines extreme poverty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Discounts abound Jun 19, 2009
And at David Morris jewelers, where one can inquire about the price of 26-carat emerald earrings, this year, for the first time, we have included more than half of the season s current collection in the 50 percent off sale, says sales associate Lori Kolfenbach. Luxury brands, though, have to walk a fine line, retailers say. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bulletin Board Jun 17, 2009
MARDI GRAS MADNESS. Saint Francis of Assisi School is hosting their annual Spring Fundraiser "Mardi Gras Madness" on May 29 at Emerald Hall in Braintree. The cost is $50 a ticket for dinner and auction. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Rare blue diamond sells for record $9.5 million May 14, 2009
We are the source for emerald cut diamonds. We are the emerald cut diamond specialists. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Pan for gold in Dahlonega May 12, 2009
Join us for Dahlonega's 2nd Annual Celtic Music Festival and enjoy exciting concerts by Highland Way, Alex Beaton and Emerald Rose to name a few. Don't miss the workshops and demonstrations, concerts and dance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Reading police log May 9, 2009
9:18 a.m.: An Emerald Drive resident reported that a window screen had been cut and was slightly bent, and that there were pry marks on the window. 11:41 a.m.: A caller reported a black motorcycle was being driven erratically and going north on Main Street. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Mayfest fun for entire family May 8, 2009
Emerald Coast Amusements, moonwalk, inflatable rides and rock climbing wall; Ponies Express, children s pony rides and photos; Alfa Insurance, informational; Atmore Recycle Now, educational/informational; Atmore Women s Club, fundraiser selling cookbooks; Atmore Lions Club, selling brooms and mops; Children s Policy Council, Misty Kelly, informational about the effects of smoking/tobacco products and Ultimate Fitness Battle of the Bench. Food Vendors. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Mother of all Mother's Day cakes, more baubles for mom May 7, 2009
Meanwhile, all the emerald and ruby collections are discounted as much as 30 percent. At Spanish jewelry brand ARTE, each patron will get a 500-yuan (US$73) voucher for "pleasant blossom," a brooch from the house's latest spring/summer collection. (Xinhuanet, China)
Diamond Expert King of Jewelry (kingofjewelry.com) Is Giving Away Extra Gifts for Mother's Day May 6, 2009
With access to the wholesale diamond market, King of Jewelry can help customers find the ideal Canary Diamond or Loose Diamond such as Asscher cut, Emerald cut, Radiant cut, Cushion cut or Princess cut for their engagement ring or custom jewelry piece. Much of King of Jewelry's business is dedicated to Diamond Engagement Rings and Diamond Bridal Sets, and they carry hundreds of different pre-made designs for couples to choose from. (PR Newswire)
'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)
History of Birthstone Jewelry Apr 11, 2009
In ancient times, without modern scientific tools, "sapphire" meant any blue stone, emerald any green gem, and ruby anything red. Other gemstone names may have shifted over the years to mean different minerals yet despite that uncertainty, the tradition remains. (Suite101.com)
Travel in style, save money in the process Apr 9, 2009
5 million teardrop emerald earrings Angelina Jolie wore to the 2009 Oscars, recommends playing hardball with hotels and airlines. "Definitely shop for prices. See who can give you the best deal they are a lot more available in today's market.". (MSNBC -- Travel)
August Birthstone Peridot Apr 7, 2009
Peridot is often mistaken for emerald and other green gems, but it has a beauty all its own ... The Romans admired the stone for its constant color which does not change in artificial light, calling it "emerald of the evening." Peridot is found in Medieval Christian churches and shrines and was also popular during Europe's baroque period of the 17th Century. (Suite101.com)
The Big Picture (5) Mar 22, 2009
Developers Meta Housing and Century Housing of Culver City are planning a fall grand opening for a 22 million, four-story complex at Lucas Avenue and Emerald Street in City West. The 98,000-square-foot project will feature 85 affordable housing units from 700 to 1,000 square feet. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Dahlonega The second annual Celtic Music Festival, March 27-29, includes entertainment from Highland Way, Emerald Rose, Alex Beaton and more. Also scheduled are a golf tournament, workshops and demonstrations, dance, arts and vendors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Where to find (and buy) affordable gems Mar 11, 2009
There are emeralds in the underneath the land of Colombia ... The International Colored Gem Association arranges tours of tanzanite mines in Tanzania, Kenya for rubies and tsavorite, Colombia for emerald, and wherever the market takes them. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Five People Claim Ownership of 840-Pound Emerald Mar 3, 2009
Five People Claim Ownership of 840-Pound, $400M Emerald ... Just before Christmas, detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pried open a crate outside a warehouse to find something they had been chasing for months: an 840-pound Brazilian emerald that had been reported stolen ... Unable to determine who the real owner is, Lt. Grubb decided to keep the emerald locked up while the investigation proceeds. (Fox News)
Man creates comics series to share with his kids Feb 28, 2009
After all, the Lawsons point out, the inspiration for their company's name is a character in L. Frank Baum's "Oz" books who leads an all-woman army to take over the Emerald City. There are yet more strong female characters to come in the "Jinjurverse," as the Lawsons are calling the world of their various comic book series. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In hard times, jewelry business loses its luster Feb 18, 2009
They sipped champagne and checked out items like a 37-karat emerald cut diamond ring for $6 million. Karon and Lew Cohen were thrilled the Levinsons had found them the 16-karat, three-stone diamond ring they had been searching for. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Myanmar's largest gems museum opens to public in new capital Feb 13, 2009
Myanmar, a well-known producer of gems in the world, boasts ruby, diamond, cat's eye, emerald, topaz, pearl, sapphire, coral and a variety of garnet tinged with yellow. The authorities designated the proceeds from the sale of gems at these emporiums as legal export earning to encourage the private sector in the development of the gem industry. (Xinhuanet, China)
Before You Buy an Engagement Ring Feb 10, 2009
e. round, princess, marquise, emerald, etc. . (Suite101.com)
• Popping the question doesn't have to break the bank Feb 8, 2009
Spend 10 percent of the cost of a diamond and purchase a colored stone, such as a ruby, emerald or sapphire, said Glinberg. Princess Diana chose an oval blue sapphire engagement ring, though hers was surrounded with 14 small diamonds. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Casual Living Feb 7, 2009
Greetings from the Emerald city of Seattle. (Although in typical fashion I am writing. (Variety)
