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Caught on video: Brazen armed jewelry store heist leaves San Ramon residents shaken

Brazen armed jewelry store heist has left San Ramon residents shaken


Brazen armed jewelry store heist has left San Ramon residents shaken

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SAN RAMON — The brazen daylight armed robbery of a jewelry store at the upscale City Center Bishop Ranch shopping center in San Ramon has left shoppers and business owners shaken.

It happened on Friday around 2:30 pm at Heller Jewelers and was recorded by multiple people on their cellphones in addition to the store’s security cameras.

The videos showed gunmen pointing a gun a security guard who worked for the store. Other robbers could be seen

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Permanent bracelets: The trend that’ll give the ‘thrill’ of a tattoo ‘without the pain’

There’s a recent trend circulating on social media that could arguably give body modifications like piercings and tattoos a run for their money.

The pain free form of self expressionism is dubbed permanent jewelry – and it has become popular for those desiring a custom accessory.

Sarah Sides, the CEO and founder of Love Weld, has been working in the jewelry business for over a decade.

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After working in trend and market research for one of the largest fair trade jewelry companies, Sides said she discovered the beginnings of permanent jewelry with

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The 10 most iconic jewels through history

The napoleon diamond necklace

The historic Napoleon diamond necklace was gifted in 1811 by the French emperor to his second wife, Marie-Louise, upon the birth of their son, Napoleon II, the Emperor of Rome. The stunning silver and gold design was conceived by Etienne Nitôt and Sons of Paris and, according to the Smithsonian, originally featured 234 diamonds: 28 old mine-cut diamonds, nine pendeloques and 10 briolettes, enhanced by multiple smaller gems. “All of the stones were mined in India or Brazil, where the best diamonds came from at this point,” says Hiscox of the necklace’s mesmeric appeal. “They have

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Lethbridge store owner celebrating 40 years in business

After opening the shop at the age of 60, Catherine Tompkins of Tompkins Jewelers is marking her store’s 40th anniversary this year, while celebrating her 100th birthday.

Tompkins turned 100 on Friday and her jewelery store has been open since 1983.

“As far as Tompkins Jewelers are concerned, I put a lot of time and effort into it, you know,” she said. “Having a birthday is just another day, but having a business is something else.”

After raising a family of seven, Tompkins decided it was time for a change when he turned 60, opening his store on Seventh Street

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Four sparkling Valentine’s Day gifts

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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.

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

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On Lock

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