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Brazil investigates undeclared $3 million jewelry gift to Bolsonaro

BRASILIA, March 6 (Reuters) – Brazilian Justice Minister Flavio Dino on Monday ordered police to investigate an alleged attempt to bring in undeclared jewelry, a gift from Saudi Arabia valued at $3.2 million, to former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.

The diamond necklace, ring, watch and earrings gifted to Bolsonaro and former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro by the Saudi government were seized by customs officials at Sao Paulo’s international airport in October 2021.

The luxury jewelry, made by Chopard of Switzerland, was found in the backpack of a government aide who had traveled to Riyadh with then Energy Minister Admiral Bento

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Hollydrops shares a powerful message through fashion

Holly Adams noticed a gap in locally-made African attire, so she decided to take matters into her own hands.

The Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, woman is the owner of Hollydrops, an Afrocentric line of handmade jewelry and products that promote diversity and inclusion.

“I grew up in a family of mixed races,” said Adams. “It’s very important to see a reflection of yourself and I knew that was something I wanted to include in my own business.”

Incorporating traditional fabrics and designs, her unique and colorful pieces focus on celebrating culture while paying homage to her African heritage.

“It’s what

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The importance of the chains and jewelry that Penguins players wear

Several Penguins players have been spotted with necklaces or chains — and Penguins team reporter Michele Crechiolo took a look at what special meaning that jewelry might have for each player.

Evgeni Malkin says that his necklace is the one that his mom gave him and says it’s important to him.

Rickard Rakell says he wears a gold chain that is a reminder of home.

Bryan Rust started wearing a cross necklace after becoming a dad in 2021.

Kasperi Kapanen wears a necklace with a #9 chain that was made in honor of his grandfather.

Teddy Blueger says he has

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Handmade jewelry entrepreneur not only survives, but thrives

From opening her first store during the pandemic at Upper Canada Mall, Kimberly Harvey-Chase is now opening her third My Lil Gem location, with big plans for the future

In 2020, Kimberly Harvey-Chase opened her first handmade jewelry store, My Lil Gem, at Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket. In early 2022, she expanded and opened her second store at Barrie’s Georgian Mall.

Now, Harvey-Chase is excited to finally bring his business to his hometown of Bradford West Gwillimbury later this year with the third location opening at 18 Holland St. West.

“I’ve liked this spot in Bradford for years, I’ve

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Jewelry robbery in Scarborough: Suspects shot their way out

Toronto police say three suspects shot their way out of a Scarborough shopping center after making off with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a jewelry store Thursday evening.

It happened at Majestic City, at Markham Road and McNicoll Avenue, shortly before 6:30 pm

Security camera footage obtained by CTV News Toronto shows a man approaching the store and asking to be let in. He waits because there is a customer already in the shop. After a few minutes, the door opens for the customer to leave, and when the other man tries to enter, a three-man approach. One

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