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India archive reveals extent of ‘colonial loot’ in royal jewelery collection | monarchy

Five years ago, Buckingham Palace marked its summer opening with an exhibition celebrating the then Prince Charles’s 70th birthday with a display of his favorite pieces from the royal collection, Britain’s official trove of items connected to the monarchy. “The prince had a very, very strong hand in the selection,” said the senior curator.

Among the sculptures, paintings and other exhibits was a long gold girdle inlaid with 19 large emeralds once used by an Indian maharajah to decorate his horses. It was a curious choice to put into the exhibition in the light of the violent means by

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Counterfeit jewelry worth over $4.41 million seized in Louisville

Louisville Customs & Border Control officers seized 2,400 pieces of fake jewelry shipped from Hong Kong, attempting importation into the United States.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three shipments of jewelry with counterfeit designer trademarks worth millions of dollars were seized by Louisville officers within 24 hours.

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized three shipments containing 2,400 pieces of counterfeit jewelry, shipped from Hong Kong, attempting importation into the United States.

On April 3, two of the shipments were heading to the same private residence in Jeffersonville, Indiana, but with different recipient names.

One shipment contained 400 bracelets

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Brilliant Earth Continues East Coast Expansion with New Showroom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Brilliant Earth, LLC

Brilliant Earth, LLC

The digital-first jewelry retailer will open in the heart of one of New York’s hippest neighborhoods

Brilliant Earth Opens New Showroom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Brilliant Earth Opens New Showroom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Brilliant Earth Opens New Showroom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (“Brilliant Earth” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BRLT), an innovative, digital-first jewelry company and global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry, today announced the opening of its 27thth showrooms. The new showroom on bustling North 6th Street in Williamsburg is the Company’s second New York City location, boasting one of the brand’s largest

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The Prettiest Birthstone Jewelry to Wear and Give

Birthstones aren’t just known for their beautiful colors and varying textures—each one is imbued with its own spiritual meaning and symbolism. Some speculate that the idea of ​​birthstones actually has biblical origins—specifically from the mention of the breastplate of Aaron in the Book of Exodus. Aaron, the first high priest of the Israelites, reportedly had a breastplate adorned with 12 different stones, and each one represented one of the tribes of Israel. According to the International Gem Society, “These stones were said to have possessed great powers and had the ability to tell people their fate. According to first-century translations,

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Jewelry store owners clap back at anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers with “Say Gay” stickers

In Zionsville, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, the owners of a jewelry store are supporting the LGBTQ+ community with some small but mighty agitprop.

The little stickers, about the size of a silver dollar pancake, shout, “Say Gay.”

Robert and Rose-Marie Goodman felt compelled to print up the custom-designed stickers following the passage of legislation through Indiana’s House of Representatives that would force teachers and administrators in the state to notify parents when their kids change gender or pronoun identities.

House Bill 1608 passed the Indiana House last Thursday.

By Friday, the Goodmans had a cache of 400 stickers on

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NYC thieves steal $500K in jewelry in Queens heist: NYPD

Two thieves made off with $500,000 in jewelry after bursting into a Queen’s gem shop and beating an elderly employee Wednesday, cops said.

The men rushed into Diamond Collect near Prince Street and 39th Avenue in Downtown Flushing around 2:30 pm

According to police, the jewel thieves “punched, kicked and struck a 79-year-old female employee in the head with a handgun.”

The video of the robbery shows one of the men pushing past the woman as she flails at his feet.

Police are looking for the two thieves that stole $500K in jewelry from a Queens' shop.
Police are looking for the two thieves that stole $500K in jewelry from a Queens’ shop.
NYPD (DCPI)
The thieves entered Diamond Collect in downtown Flushing around 2:30 PM on Wednesday.
The
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Nanaimo RCMP seeks people of interest after breaking-in at a jewelry store



Nanaimo RCMP seeks people of interest after an overnight break-and-enter at the Gold Silver Guy shop on Townsite Road in January. (Black Press Media files)

Nanaimo RCMP seeks people of interest after an overnight break-and-enter at the Gold Silver Guy shop on Townsite Road in January. (Black Press Media files)


Nanaimo RCMP seeks people of interest after breaking-in at a jewelry store

Drywall knocked out and expensive items stolen from safe at Townsite Road shop





Nanaimo RCMP is looking to identify two people who might be able to help with the investigation of a break-and-enter of a shop that deals in jewelry, precious metals and currency.

Gold Silver Guy’s Townsite Road location was

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Four sparkling Valentine’s Day gifts

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to treat loved ones — and yourself — to a little something sparkly. Whether considering an investment piece or something that’s a little more budget-friendly, there’s a jewelry find this February that’s sure to make every heart skip a beat.

From sparkling earrings to a bold bangle, here are four favourites:

On Lock

A simply chic statement piece, this Tiffany Lock Bangle from American

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