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The 10 most iconic jewels through history

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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

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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.

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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San Diego police arrest 13 suspects in jewelry theft ring, seek more victims

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SAN DIEGO —

More than a dozen suspects have been arrested — and many more are sought — in connection with what San Diego police said Tuesday was a jewelry theft ring that targeted vulnerable people across the region and led to losses estimated in the millions of dollars.

Police said investigators suspected they knew of “only a very small percentage” of thefts, and they asked victims to come forward. They said thieves would approach potential victims, pretend to be in distress, then distract them and swipe the jewelry.

“Detectives discovered thieves targeted specific communities where elderly and people of

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When is it? Will or not it’s on TV? Your questions, answered

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Given the hours and acres of media protection of the Sept. 8 demise of Queen Elizabeth II in latest days, it is nearly shocking to be taught that her upcoming funeral on Monday continues to be a thriller to thousands and thousands within the USA.

However, the gods of Google insist a number of questions are trending in regards to the funeral. We will endeavor to reply some:

When is Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral?

The funeral will happen at Westminster Abbey, the 753-year-old church the place royals have historically been married, mourned and buried, on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, beginning

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