Crime › Y20 million worth of jewelry stolen from Osaka store (Japan Today)

A group of four broke into a jewelry store in Osaka early Monday and stole around 300 pieces of jewelry, police said. The four forced…

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Crime › Y20 million worth of jewelry stolen from Osaka store (Japan Today)

Buying Pearls

Pearls are at the height of fashion and always have been. They are classy and classic at the same time. While the strand of pearls is the usual order of things, more daring designs have come out this year like tasseled multi-strand pearls, pearls set with semi-precious stones and the list goes on. Here is a list of things you must look out for when shopping for pearls:

- Dull or chalky looking pearls must be avoided. The glow of a pearl is its most important quality. If they look dull then chances are that it is weak and could even crack.

- Always inspect pearls under a bright light. Scrutinize the surface of the pearl and ensure it has no cracks or odd-looking bumps. If shopping for Baroque pearls however, then this rule does not count.

- Keep in mind that size matters. The bigger pearls cost a lot more.

- If you are on a small budget, ask for freshwater pearls from China. They are less expensive and come in a variety of shapes and sizes with an average around seven millimeters.

- The best care you can give your pearls is to wear them. Remember not to put them on until you have done all your make up, perfume, etc. as they could ruin your pearls; and do not wear them in the pool or when swimming in the sea.

- When shopping for pearls, it would help not be too price sensitive as the best pearls do not come cheap - and rightly so, because they will last you a lifetime.

The Truth About Gold Jewelry

Gold is the most coveted precious metal in the world. Sought after even by the most primitive of tribes, gold in ancient times was considered a source of immortality and thus was even used in medicines to combat old age and increase the longevity of life.

Gold is available in numerous colours, finishes and styles, and even though other precious metals such as silver are used for jewelry, gold remains the favorite. It probably is so popular also because it is ‘hardy’ and is known to not rust, corrode and is practically incorruptible. Gold does exist everywhere from rivers to mountains, but extracting this precious metal is a costly and difficult affair.

The Basics
What does ‘gold’ mean? - When used on its own, it means ‘all gold’ also known to most as 24 karat gold. However, gold is a soft metal and is generally mixed with other metals to make it harder and more durable.
Karat - Karats refers to the amount of real gold in a piece of jewelry. For example, 14-karat gold means that the piece of jewelry is made out of fourteen parts of gold, which is mixed with ten parts of base metal. The higher the karatage, the more gold included in the jewelry. Almost all pieces of jewelry have the karats marked, although this is not a legal requirement. Along with that mark, you should see the name of the US-registered trademark of the company. If you do not see any such trademark, it is recommended that you look for another piece of jewelry.

Solid gold - This type of jewelry is made from any karat quality of gold where the inside is not hollow but is made from solid gold.

Plated gold - Plating jewelry with gold can be done in different ways such as mechanically plated, electroplated or any other way using a base metal. However, gold plated jewelry is not the best pick, as the gold plating will wear off eventually.

Ann Ziff to show ‘unorthodox’ Tamsen Z jewelry collection at Tomas Maier (Palm Beach Daily News)

I design jewelry because it satisfies my soul,” said Ann Ziff, a longtime winter resident of Manalapan.

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Ann Ziff to show ‘unorthodox’ Tamsen Z jewelry collection at Tomas Maier (Palm Beach Daily News)

Etsy pick of the week: Gamer Jewelry (GamePro)

You can find some crazy stuff on Etsy, but it’s a solid market for handmade gamer goods. This week we survey some game-themed jewelry with a pair of Mortal Kombat cuff links, a fancy BioShock pendant, and a Legend of Zelda bottled fairy necklace.

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Etsy pick of the week: Gamer Jewelry (GamePro)

Robbery at a Los Banos Jewelry Store (CBS 47 Fresno)

The search continued Friday night after four men robbed a jewelry store in the 600 block of I Street in Los Banos. Police consider the men armed and dangerous. Four robbers entered the small Los Banos Jewelry Boutique.

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Robbery at a Los Banos Jewelry Store (CBS 47 Fresno)

Saturday Style Mixed with A “Lil Positivity”: Honesty Jewelry Helping Haiti in Their Own Unique Way (Bossip)

A lot of businesses want to help out and send money to Haiti but every company is not able to donate large sums of money. Honesty Jewelry, based out of Atlanta, has found another way to support the cause.

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Saturday Style Mixed with A “Lil Positivity”: Honesty Jewelry Helping Haiti in Their Own Unique Way (Bossip)

Jewelry that’s fit for a queen (The Wenatchee World)

WENATCHEE — Washington State Apple Blossom Festival royalty candidates spent six hours Friday afternoon improving their selection-night speeches, learning stage presence and trying on their dresses and jewelry in the Wenatchee High School auditorium. The festival owns jewelry and lends it to candidates who need something a little bit different to complement their dresses.

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Jewelry that’s fit for a queen (The Wenatchee World)

Visitor says jewelry lost while in Athens (Athens Banner-Herald)

A Roberta woman complained to Athens-Clarke police on Friday that $1,700 of jewelry went missing from a room at Gameday Condos nearly four months ago, according to a police report.

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Medical centers sell fine jewelry for Valetine’s (YourWestValley.com)

Make your sweetheart shine bright without making your pocket too light by visiting Sun Health Auxiliary’s fine-jewelry sales events at Banner Del E. Webb and Banner Boswell medical centers.

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