2 Wanted In 2 Vision Store Thefts Sep 12, 2009
Sugar Land police said the two hit the Pearl Vision store in the 1800 block of state Highway 6 and the Horizon Eye Care and Optical store in the 15900 block of Lexington Boulevard in less than an hour. Surveillance video showed the man putting expensive eyeglass frames into his pockets while the woman distracted employees. (Click2Houston, TX)
NY Fashion Week kicks off heavy on star power Sep 11, 2009
Ports 1961: Flowy and femininePorts 1961 took a nature walk, presenting a spring collection of drapey but womanly pieces in seashore colors like coral, sand, white pearl and gray. In fact, aside from one or two pieces, the starkest color was on the models' eyelids: red. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Art calendar Sep 7, 2009
Wayne Takazono paints portraits from photos and offers live sketches at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine base; 5-9 p.m., second and fourth Fridays at Kahala Mall; 12-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; 12-3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays at Ward Gateway Center; live sketches start at $40, portraits start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600. Expression Sessions, for ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Curtains rise as local theaters debut their seasons Sep 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009. Posted on: Friday, September 4, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Women's Travel Jewelry for Evening ... Sep 1, 2009
The long 2 3/4" drop never fails to impress during candlelight dinners. This style works for young babes and older chicks who are going out to a bar or dance club. For a sparkly look that reads more real, try the Solitaire Briolette at the Carat.cc website.Nordstrom.com: Sorrelli Small Cluster Earrings.LandauJewelry.com: Pave Ball with Grey Glass Pearl Drop. Say they re from grandmama.Nordstrom.com: Betsey Johnson Faux Pearl Drop Earrings, or any pearl earrings.Color Jewelry Earrings don't have... (Suite101.com)
Women's Travel Jewelry - Classic & ... Aug 28, 2009
Cheap Costume Jewelry for Trips Means Good Fake Pearls, CZs, & More. Women's travel jewelry should include faux pearls and CZs for classic and sporty looks ... Every woman s wardrobe of travel jewelry needs some good fakes like faux pearls, CZs, and other modern classics. (Suite101.com)
Dull tag light leads to arrests Aug 22, 2009
The 58-year-old said she found the back door had been pried open and her jewelry box containing about $5,000 worth of gold, silver and pearl jewelry was missing, along with $310 in coins -- $200 of which were dollar pieces -- and a safe containing $800 and paperwork. A safe in her spare bedroom also was forced open and another safe had been tampered with, but none of the contents were missing. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Liane de Pougy Aug 20, 2009
She was a rival of Caroline Otero and just as well-known as the beautiful Cora Pearl. Fe. (Suite101.com)
The jewelry of Mata Ortiz Aug 2, 2009
Silver necklaces and earrings are created using semi-precious stones like jet, opal, turquoise and mother of pearl using a technique referred to as Zuni inlay, although the technique actually came to Zuni a century ago from Tibet. The materials were imported from New Mexico, except for some opal that comes from the Mata Ortiz area. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
August 15 Heritage Festival to showcase many talents Aug 1, 2009
Jackie Harvey and Pearl Goguen - seasonal gifts. Darlene French - costume jewelry, watches, handbags, and popcorn shirts. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Melrose Police and Fire Log Jul 25, 2009
2:43 p.m. Gas line broken on Pearl Street ... 8:22 a.m. Disturbance on Pearl Street. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Police Log: Week of July 23 Jul 24, 2009
July 14, 1:50 p.m., Sabine Petion, 31, Mass Ave. and Pearl Street, charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct ... Larcenies July 13, a Pearl Street resident reported the theft of her laptop computer. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
LFM: Artisans Tent bursts with color Jul 24, 2009
She creates jewelry of semi-precious gemstones and pearls ... The process can be quirky, she says, with some stones waiting a year until she finds the right stone or pearl to pair with the gem ... Her pearls are not the usual round, off-white style; instead she features green and gold coin pearls and iridescent peacock pearls. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
House dressing Jul 22, 2009
Raynor, the Nantucket chef who is co-owner of The Pearl and Boarding House, has long been known for expressing her style through a rather large collection of clogs made by various companies, including Santina, Dansko, and Restricted. They re red and black patent leather, pink metallic, and decorated with a Jackson Pollock inspired design. (Boston Globe)
A tag on Oahu Jul 20, 2009
Lt. Andy Baldwin, a naval officer at Pearl Harbor and former star of "The Bachelor," also will be in the event. Advertiser library photos. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jewelry stolen from Needham home Jul 18, 2009
The other stolen items include a 14K gold ring worth $1,000, a gold filigree band ring worth $2,000, a blue pearl rope bracelet worth $900 and a gold diamond eternity ring worth $1,800. There was no sign of forced entry. (Needham Tab, MA)
Ex-NBA star Walker wanted for bad checks in Vegas Jul 16, 2009
Warrant for Antoine Walker for bad checks - Chicago Breaking News. Warrant for Antoine Walker for bad checks. (FOX61, CT)
America's warm outpost plays it cool in a bad economy Jul 14, 2009
The Japanese may not have invaded after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, but they've made up for it since, and their trade is still crucial for the success of hotel row in Waikiki, which is framed by two luxury shopping areas ... Hawaii was an independent nation until, fractured by revolution, it was none-too-fairly annexed by the United States in 1898, in part to placate American business interests and in part to grab Pearl Harbor ... Military personnel say they can still feel historic... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Heading to the county fair? Jul 9, 2009
chris Jul 8, 2009 11:00 AM to joe g: not only being an avid slayer and manson fan, im also a fan of the who, rolling stones, springsteen, pearl jam, and tom petty. Music Business Man Jul 8, 2009 11:09 AM To GaryGrand Islands acts are not throught he fair. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
How To Green Your Diamond Jul 8, 2009
3 Easy Ways to Turn Your Engagement Green. There are many ways to turn a wedding into an earth friendly event. (Suite101.com)
National foundation heads met in Anchorage Jul 5, 2009
Costello's arts administration career spans 13 years and includes positions at San Jose Repertory Theatre in California, The Pearl Theatre Company in New York City and the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. She also has more than 15 years of personal dance experience. (Anchorage Daily News)
Get the Most Fashion Bang for Your Buck with Accessories Jul 4, 2009
For example, a thin patent belt in black or red, black pumps, diamond earrings, a pearl necklace and a black satchel bag are always en vogue. ADVERTISEMENT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Few charmed by snakes Jun 30, 2009
" The steel-toed, knee-high rubber boots had a special set of snake-proof chaps that snapped on and covered the instep up to the knee. "Think of the money that saved me in medical bills; that's why I call it the best $120 I ever spent," Watts said. "When you hunt the Pearl River swamps, you better have them. " Mississippi's mild climate doesn't prohibit year-round encounters with snakes, and summer is a peak time. Snakes look for cool, damp spots, like brush piles and other shady areas.... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Environmentally Friendly Monuments & Grave Markers are Conserving the Resources of our Earth and Create a Green Funeral Jun 30, 2009
The markers are available in a variety of colors and styles ranging from "Onyx Black" to "Picasso Red" to "Pearl Blue.". While there is no wide-spread concern that the Earth's supply marble, granite and other natural stone that is typically used for grave markers will run dry any time soon, the fact is that those materials are not infinitely available. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Classic Style Trumps Trends for a Wedding You'll Still Love in 20 Years (1) Jun 28, 2009
The classic bridal look is a perfect match with a simple and elegant pair of pearl stud earrings and a lustrous 16-inch strand of cultured pearls around the bride's neck ... "The Hindu Lord Krishna is said to have offered pearls to his daughter as a wedding gift, which is where pearls and weddings were first married," says Jeremy Shepherd of PearlParadise ... com, the world's largest online pearl company. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Accidental designers Jun 20, 2009
During her extensive travels throughout Asia, she collected stones and pearls, from sapphires in Bangkok to jade in Burma and silver clasps from the hill tribes of Tibet. She can often go directly to the sources, because, fluent in Mandarin, "I know how to haggle in the boondocks" with the Chinese pearl farmers, she said ... Pearls are a mainstay in Sien's Feng Shui Collection. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stylish togs, discounts at Fresh event Jun 20, 2009
From 7 to 11 p.m. tomorrow night at Pearl in Ala Moana Center, Bella Notte, Prom 2009 will raise funds for The Bella Project. Prom attire encouraged but not required. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Looking Back Jun 18, 2009
May and Bert Southwick, Velma Kauffman and Pearl Niffeneggar spent Sunday at the P. G. Bayer home. Moran Meyer shipped a carload of sheep to Chicago Monday. (Kalona News, IA)
JOURNEY TO CHINA: Orangeburg group experiences history, culture and entertainment May 17, 2009
We also toured the Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City, home of 24 emperors, and then it was on to the Pearl Market, where we learned how many pearls could be harvested from one oyster. Abbie Hugine guessed the number closest to the correct number of 46 and was given six free pearls ... Another spending spree took place for all kinds of pearls. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Personalized Monogram Jewelry and Gifts for Summer Gift Giving Occasions May 17, 2009
For the beach lover EmilyRoseJewellery has expanded their engraved mother of pearl and shell jewelry accessories past the natural tones to include color with dyed Mother of Pearl shell pendants. These pendants come in purple, lime, aqua, and brown tones and can be combined with one of EmilyRoseJewellery's beaded necklaces to add a unique touch, a splash of color, or earth tones. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Living stylishly on a budget May 14, 2009
A sampling: Frances McSherry's handbags, including casual totes and silk evening bags (cost, on average, $20-$35); jewelry designer Lauren Berman's line of freshwater pearl earrings and necklaces, which sell for around $60 and $100, respectively; and weaver Hetty Friedman's scarves and shawls (including light, brightly colored summer pieces), which sell for $70-$225. (Through her organization, Crafts for a Cause, Friedman donates sales proceeds to charity. (Boston Globe)
Jewelry: Trash and treasure May 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Tom Binns has pioneered the junk-jewelry genre, making treasures out of trash and trashing treasures -- silver collars etched with the words "statement piece," triple strands of mismatched pearls the size of gum balls, asymmetrical crystal chokers with neon-paint graffiti, forks bent into cuff bracelets. Before there were outsized, tangled chain necklaces at Target and jumbled pearls at J.Crew, Binns was giving new meaning to the term "statement jewelry" with a wink -- and... (AZCentral -- Style)
Reading police log May 9, 2009
3:44 p.m.: A Pearl Street resident told police that her son was approached as he got off the bus by the same man for two days in a row. Apparently the man, described as in his late teens or early 20s, was an irate motorist who was upset that children were walking in the street. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Local jobless working hard to land a job May 8, 2009
They thanked owner Eric Pulver for what he was doing as he walked down the line that started to form around 5 a.m. People came early to take advantage of Pulver s offer of free freshwater pearl necklaces valued at 40 each to be given away for Mother s Day presents to unemployed people who could show proof of their recent layoff. It was a pearly-white bright spot in what has been a difficult time for people who have lost their jobs. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
More of this story May 8, 2009
The classic bridal look is a perfect match with a simple and elegant pair of pearl stud earrings and a lustrous 16-inch strand of cultured pearls around the bride s neck. Pearls have long been associated with the essence of sophisticated womanhood in American pop culture ... The Hindu Lord Krishna is said to have offered pearls to his daughter as a wedding gift, which is where pearls and weddings were first married, says Jeremy Shepherd of , the world s largest online pearl company. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Isle-inspired line made for beach, boardroom May 8, 2009
The plumeria strapless blouse is white on white, with appliqued flowers and little pearl accents. The ruffle wrap skirt has a kukui nut closure. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Crafting romance at ATHICA May 7, 2009
Although Athens' Stephanie Voegele's series of fleshy pearl necklaces hint at the pornographic "money shot," you may only get it if your mind is in the gutter. The show's most blatantly racy pieces are a series of photographs by Quebec's Christian Barre & Catherine Plaisance - snapshots of the couple simply kissing in inappropriately public places. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tough times mean less being spent on mom May 7, 2009
Guests were encouraged to invite their moms for a free day of pampering by Heart pa of Melbourne, free food from Primavera Restaurant, free jewelry cleaning and a free freshwater pearl bracelet. "We had some very nice sales at that time so I think that's a big part of it, and another component is we geared buyers to really affordable things you can give your mom," she said. (Florida Today)
Business giving away 100 pearl necklaces to laid off workers May 6, 2009
Eric Pulver, owner of Eric s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, 11 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, announced Monday that he ll be giving away 100 18-inch fresh water pearl necklaces as free Mother s Day gifts for people recently laid off from their jobs. The necklaces will even come gift wrapped and ready to present to Mom on her special day. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Diamond Expert King of Jewelry (kingofjewelry.com) Is Giving Away Extra Gifts for Mother's Day May 6, 2009
All customers purchasing before May 14, 2009 at King of Jewelry's store or online will receive up to 60% off and a free pair of beautiful 6mm freshwater pearl earrings with 14K gold backing. The free freshwater pearls are a fabulous way to create more value for the dollar without sacrificing quality. (PR Newswire)
People & the recession May 3, 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. I need to make sure my electric bill stays on. (Helena Independent Record)
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. "I need to make sure my electric bill stays on ... I can't make my mortgage payment.". (Florida Times-Union)
Still selling Apr 12, 2009
Godiva is using a similar strategy, introducing lower-priced chocolates for Easter like chocolate flower lollipops for $11 and a new Chocoiste Pearl Carrot for $8. For Mother's Day and the summer, Godiva plans limited time flavors for its individual chocolate cases, whose average price is just under $2. (The Palm Beach Post)
A special feel Apr 10, 2009
PEARL Section 110, Row E, Seat 1. The small square of Trustmark Park directly behind home plate might as well be the second residence of Stacey Houston. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Eggs-acting craftswoman Apr 9, 2009
By the time the Saturday Farmer s Market and the Wednesday Market are open, Easter usually is over but her eggs still sell along with her pearl jewelry. She prefers to speak with potential customers personally, although some of them assume her French accent is Ukrainian. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Four arrested after girl held at knifepoint in home invasion Apr 7, 2009
HighMaintenanceWoman wrote on Apr 6, 2009 8:01 PM:" I think it's time to buy the pearl handle pistol that I've thought about since watching the Bonnie and Clyde movie when I was a kid. But I never thought I'd get to the point that I'd follow through with it. I'm so sick of adults not ever letting their kids experience the art of losing ballgames (life) because they don't keep score. Look what has happened with this generation...simply pathetic. I feel so bad for the teen held hostage. I hope she... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Jewelry stolen after Mothers Day Apr 2, 2009
A University of Georgia student who lives in the 400 block of Morton Avenue told Athens-Clarke police Tuesday that someone stole a silver and gold bracelet and pearl earrings sometime since last Mothers Day, May 11. The jewelry is worth $1,950, the woman said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pricing: How low can you really go? Apr 1, 2009
The founder of PearlParadise. com, an online retailer in Los Angeles, Shepherd noticed that sales of high-end pearl necklaces were slipping, and he worried that might foreshadow a dismal holiday season ... The company relies on sales of $1,000 to $5,000 pearl necklaces during the crucial end-of-year months, which typically account for about 40 percent of annual sales. (MSNBC -- Business)
Unique Spring Ostara/Easter Gifts Apr 1, 2009
When dry, paste on pearl and rocaille beads, small fake diamonds or other gems. Tiny charms used to make jewelry or beaded designs can also be used. (Suite101.com)
Ala Moana's Shop a Le'a a shopping playground Mar 28, 2009
Pearl Ultra Lounge has declared its own Ready-to-Wear Fashion Week featuring themed fashion shows. On March 31, it's "Fashion Renew," with designers Mu'umu'u Heaven and Recycled Sweetheart, each of which uses recycled fabrics in their eco-friendly designs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tiffany Q4 Net Falls 76% But Beats the Street Mar 24, 2009
Earlier this month, Tiffany announced plans to shutter its underperforming Iridesse pearl jewelry retail chain. It launched the 16-store chain in 2004 and lured top designers to create special collections, but Kowalski said in a memo received by The Wall Street Journal that the recession "proved too stressful" for the business. (SmartMoney)
Portsmouth area community calendar Mar 23, 2009
n BOLD FACE PLAY READINGS OF "THIRD": by the late Pulitzer Prize-winner Wendy Wasserstein, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23 at the Kittery Art Association, 8 Coleman Ave., Kittery, and Tuesday, March 24 at the Portsmouth Pearl, 45 Pearl St., Portsmouth ... n BOLD FACE PLAY READINGS OF "THIRD": by the late Pulitzer Prize-winner Wendy Wasserstein, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at the Portsmouth Pearl, 45 Pearl St., Portsmouth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Infotainment Mar 21, 2009
A pearl-studded carpet believed to have been created in India more than 100 years ago was sold in Qatar for almost $5 ... Sothebys auction house said it had expected bidding for the Pearl Carpet of Baroda to start at $5 million and believed it would fetch a much. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Sherry Libedinsky has jewelry-making down to a science Mar 19, 2009
She takes these old pieces or adornments and adds a stone such as Pervuian opal, champagne citrine, or pearls to make a new piece ... Cog & Pearl, a jewelry store in Brooklyn, N.Y., also sells Libedinsky's pieces. (Boston Globe)
Lenders of last resort see heartbreak nowadays Mar 15, 2009
Surely, she thought, her grandmother's prized pearl necklace would fetch a nice price. "It's always Grandma's pearls," Shemano said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
First Communion Gifts Don't Have To... Mar 13, 2009
For girls, lockets or pearls are great ways to acknowledge the importance of the occasion while choosing a non-religious gift. While a strand of saltwater pearls may be much too expensive for a gift for a second-grader, freshwater pearls can be a nice choice ... Other communion include pearl stud earrings, pearl bracelets or a single pearl pendant. (Suite101.com)
Like a Virgin Megastore, shut for the very last time Mar 12, 2009
She purchased a pearl necklace. Rosemarie Godfrey, also 68, also of Long Island, and a former Fortunoff employee, said, "I came to mourn.". (Salon)
Buffett sees 'close to worst-case' outlook for U.S. economy Mar 10, 2009
On Monday, he said the United States still faced an "economic Pearl Harbor," experiencing a "close to the worst-case" possibility of falling business activity and rising unemployment. He said Americans, including himself, did not predict the severity of the decline in housing prices, which then led to problems with securitizations, complex debt and other instruments whose value depended on home prices continuing to rise, or at least not plummet. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Warren Buffett sees 'close to worst-case' outlook for U.S. economy Mar 10, 2009
On Monday, he said the country still faced an "economic Pearl Harbor," and was experiencing a "close to the worst-case" outlook of falling business activity and rising unemployment. He said Americans, including himself, did not predict the severity of the decline in the housing prices, which then led to problems with securitizations, complex debt and other instruments whose value depended on home prices continuing to rise, or at least not plummet. (International Herald Tribune)
Buffett: Economy Has Fallen Off a Cliff Mar 10, 2009
He said all 535 members of Congress should set aside partisan bickering to deal with what Buffett has called an economic Pearl Harbor. "What is required is a commander in chief that's looked at like a commander in chief in a time of war," Buffett said. (Newsmax)
On the waterfront Mar 8, 2009
Then there is Pearl, a 50-something journeyman electrician and mob-connected jewelry dealer. Pearl is a lesbian who says "she'd expect to find 25 to 30 percent [of her former high school classmates] flying rainbow colors," a legacy of prolonged separation of the sexes in a fishing culture. (Boston Globe)
Trolley Hop adds events at Kaviar Forge, Eyemedia Feb 20, 2009
At Eyemedia, 1631 North Mellwood Ave., Tori Murden McClure will appear with her boat, The American Pearl ... McClure is scheduled to appear from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Her book, A Pearl in the Storm, describes the crossing. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Mother-of-pearl From Shells Could Inspire Regeneration of Human Bones Feb 14, 2009
Apart from their beauty this is the material pearls are made of-, scientists have also done research into nacre due to its biomedical applications and its excellent biomechanic properties ... Such nacre grows forming block towers, as piles of coins, unlike bivalves (nuculas, mussels, nacras, pearl oysters), which grow just like terraces of tablets ... 25, 2005) It's possible to grow thin films of mother of pearl in the laboratory that are even stronger than the super-strong material that... (Science Daily)
Lynne O'Neil to blog from Fashion Week Feb 14, 2009
If you want to kick it up a notch and add a pair of earrings, we love Struthers' silver pods with pearl drops ($70), a style she can wear with everything from jeans to cocktail dresses. The Advertiser's Fashion Forum and the Hawa'i Fashion Incubator (Hifi), a nonprofit promoting Hawai'i fashion as art and industry, have had a bond since the beginning. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Myanmar's largest gems museum opens to public in new capital Feb 13, 2009
06 hectares), the three-storey museum, decorated with jade, displays Myanmar's world famous gems, jade, pearl and jewelry ... 2 centimeter-long and 3 centimeter-high world's largest natural pearl weighing 45 ... 5 rati) decorated with three female celestial beings, a valuable Myanmar cultured pearl weighing 9. (Xinhuanet, China)
