jewelry trade magazines

Posted in

Thieves steals $500K in jewelry, cash from local store after cutting through the roof

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Fairfield Twp. are looking for a pair or team of thieves who may have seen one too many heist movies.

Police investigators say the thieves broke into a jewelry store on Hamilton-Middletown Road by cutting through its roof and then stealing around $500,000 worth of jewels and cash.

“It definitely took some time,” said Fairfield Twp. police Sgt. Brandon McCroskey. “They had to have equipment ― saws, etc. ― to cut a hole through the roof, and dropped down through the ceiling into one of the rooms and then stole a large amount of merchandise and

…
Posted in

Geological Evolution Inspired Louis Vuitton High Jewelry Collection

For “Deep Time,” her fifth high jewelry collection for Louis Vuitton unveiled Tuesday in Greece, artistic director for watches and jewelry Francesca Amfitheatrof went to “a time and place that is so remote and perhaps even difficult to comprehend.”

That would be billions of years ago, when the Earth was just a ball of molten rock floating in space, about to undergo the tectonic movements that gave the world the configuration we know today, led to the appearance of life — and created the gemstones featured in this largest-yet jewelry collection of 95 pieces organized in 13 themes.

More from

…
Posted in

Police Seize $123K Worth Of Suspected Stolen Jewelry In Abbotsford



Police in Abbotsford seized $123,000 in suspected stolen jewelry, bags of suspected drugs and $6,000 in cash after stopping a vehicle early Friday morning (June 9). (PPE photo)

Police in Abbotsford seized $123,000 in suspected stolen jewelry, bags of suspected drugs and $6,000 in cash after stopping a vehicle early Friday morning (June 9). (PPE photo)


Police seize $123K worth of suspected stolen jewelry in Abbotsford

Expected several charges after two people stopped in the vehicle early Friday morning





Several charges are anticipated in relation to the seizure of $123,000 worth of suspected stolen jewelry in Abbotsford, as well as suspected drugs and $6,000 in cash.

The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) said the items were discovered

…
Posted in

Las Vegas maid stole $768,000 in jewelry from hotel room, police say

A housekeeper for a Las Vegas hotel was charged for allegedly stealing more than $750,000 worth of jewelry from a room last month, including designer watches, bracelets and necklaces, according to police and court files obtained by The Washington Post.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department identified Amanda Melendez from housekeeping logs and key card tracking information at Vdara Hotel & Spa, an MGM property on the Strip. Investigators also unearthed a recording of a collect phone call to Melendez from Clark County Detention Center in which she describes the stolen items to an apparent romantic partner in the prison,

…
Posted in

Housekeeper accused of stealing $1M in jewelry from Las Vegas hotel room

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A Las Vegas woman is accused of stealing more than $1 million in jewelry from a hotel room where she worked as a housekeeper.

Amanda Melendez, 27, is accused of residential burglary, grand larceny of more than $100,000 and conspiracy to commit burglary. She is currently out on bail.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s report, officers responding to the Vdara Hotel on May 7 for a reported theft.

The alleged victims stated they had ordered housekeeping to clean their room earlier as they left, and when they returned their bags had been

…
Posted in

Discover the Lucrative Benefits of Investing in High-Quality Jewelry

Insights and Tips on How to Make Smart and Profitable Investments in the Jewelry Industry

High-quality jewelry has proven to be a wise and profitable investment over time, as it not only retains its value but can also appreciate significantly in the long run.”

— Expert in the Jewelry Industry

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, May 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Jewelry is a timeless accessory that adds a touch of elegance and glamor to any outfit. It can be a symbol of love, a statement of personal style, or a valuable investment. But not all jewelry is created equal. When it

…
Posted in

The Meaning Behind Kate Middleton’s Jewelry at King Charles’s Coronation

The Princess of Wales included a subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II through her jewelry at King Charles III’s coronation.

Princess Kate paid homage to the late monarch by donning the George VI Festoon necklace, which was originally made for then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950 at the request of her father, King George VI. The stunning piece includes strands of diamonds.

Another special set of jewelry that honors a royal family member passed? The pearl-and-diamond earrings Kate wore to Westminster Abbey also originally belonged to Princess Diana.

For the occasion, Kate wore an ivory silk crepe dress with silver floral and

…
Posted in

Man accused of armed robbery at Victoria jewelry store arrested at housing facility

Victoria police have arrested a man accused of storming a downtown jewelry store in a brazen daylight robbery that left staff and customers shaken.

On April 15, a man entered Francis Jewelers in the 600-block of Broughton Street armed with a hammer and confronted staff, demanding access to three display cases. Despite the staff’s attempts to stop him, the suspect managed to make off with a significant number of stolen items.

Store owner Rafal Zebrowski described the incident as “pretty traumatic,” with staff and customers stunned in the aftermath.

VicPD says the suspected armed robber was identified and tracked down

…