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Olivia Rodrigo-Approved Jewelry Label Steff Eleoff Drops “Say My Name” Collection

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Toronto-based jewelry designer Steff Eleoff has garnered a cult following of celebrity fans, including the likes of Kylie Jenner, Olivia Rodrigo and Kali Uchis. Her unique, subversive designs draw from her background in sculpture and fine art and aim to emulate organic shapes found in nature.

Now, the silversmithing label has launched its newest collection, dubbed “Say My Name.” Continuing the brand’s distinctive style, the collection sees Eleoff reimagining classic leather pendants by drenching them in sterling silver. Available in all letters of the alphabet, each pendant is priced at $165 USD and includes its own chain. Custom letter combinations

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Criticism of Jewelry Sale With Nazi Shadow Trails Christie’s

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Facing criticism for its sale of jewelry from an estate partly built on profits made from the purchase of Jewish businesses during the Holocaust, Christie’s promised in spring to donate a portion of its proceeds to further Holocaust research and education. But the auction house struggled to find organizations willing to accept money from the sale, which went forward despite the objections of Jewish groups.

The record-breaking sale of jewelry from the estate of Heidi Horten generated $202 million. Horten was an Austrian heiress whose husband, Helmut, built a retail empire in Germany partly by taking advantage of Nazi policies

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Shine Bright Like Gentle Monster x D’heygere’s Jewelry-Infused Eyewear Collaboration

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Gentle Monster and D’heygere have merged their creative identities to redefine the world of eyewear. The mastery of the French fashion accessory brand D’heygere in jewelry, combined with Gentle Monster’s original eyewear designs, has resulted in a collection that pushes the boundaries of innovation.

In this collaboration, eyewear takes on a new dimension with temples adorned by rings and earrings, transforming the frames into magnificent jewelry pieces. This fusion breathes fresh life into the realms of fashion and accessories, providing wearers with an unparalleled opportunity for self-expression.

Stephanie D’heygere, the Belgian creative director, noted in the collection notes: “This collaboration

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Distraction theft of Manhattan Beach jewelry store

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A Manhattan Beach jewelry store is sharing the video of a recent ‘distraction theft’ that cost them more than $15k worth of jewelry, hoping it will prevent others from falling prey to these perpetrators.

Listen:

Seta, the manager of By Musti Fine Jewelry, told KNX News reporter Nataly Tavidian she looked away for a split second, and when she realized what happened, “I felt violated.”

Seta said the man was “pointing to the other case and asking me questions about some other products there.” While he distracted Seta, the woman reached out and took a pouch off the display case.

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Stolen jewelry worth $500K recovered, 2 Toronto men arrested by York Regional Police

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‘Mommy bandits’ grab jewelry, designer merchandise at La Jolla shop

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Surveillance video shows a stunning crime playing out in a La Jolla shop: women holding young children in one arm and stealing with the other.

Lucie BongLai Le says she was filled with dread, after discovering missing items at the 2nd Act West, the consignment shop she’s owned for 9 years.

When she looked at the surveillance video, the dread turned to something else.

“I feel a different anger each time I watch it,” said Le.

Last Friday, just past 4 pm, three women are seen walking into the shop, stroller in tow. Two of them

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The First Auction of Late Billionaire Heidi Horten’s Controversial Jewelry Proves Wildly Successful, Raising in $156 Million

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Christie’s initial sale of roughly 100 rare jewels from the collection of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten soared above expectations, netting the auction house $156 million in Geneva yesterday. The results came despite the outrage in the days and weeks leading up to the sale over the source of the massive wealth accumulated by her husband, Helmut Horten, who passed away in 1987.

According to research identified by my colleague Katya Kazakina and reported in the lead up to the sale, “Horten was intensively involved in the takeover of Jewish companies and profited from the situation of the Jewish

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