Get the Scoop on Topaz
Topaz is the traditional November birthstone. The gem is most commonly seen in shades of yellow to brown, but more colors exist (often created by basking the topaz in heat or applying other treatments). It’s important to get familiar with topaz before you go shopping, so that you’re aware of the many ways the gem can be manipulated and to make certain you understand the terms you’ll encounter in ads and descriptions.
Teen Choice Jewelry for Less
Let’s be honest, most celebrities wear thousands and thousands of dollars in clothing and jewels (often borrowed) when they walk the Red Carpet – looking good is a no-brainer for them. So how does a real gal get the same look on a real gal’s salary? She shops smart and gets creative.
Selena Gomez’s Choice Style
Selena Gomez received the Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon award, no doubt for classic outfits which always include a hint of her taste for contemporary fashions. Selena’s jewelry is always a good match for her ensemble.
Let’s take a look at the jewelry she wore to the Teen Choice Awards, and some options for real ladies (with lower budgets).
Top: Kirra Fill Round Earrings: intricate, circular design that drops 2.5"
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Middle: Kirra Silver Floral Earrings: medallions embossed with floral motifs, they drop 2.5"
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Bottom Leaf Burn Gold Earrings, dropping 3"
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Are the three examples from PacSun exactly the same as Selena’s earrings? No, but they have the same light feel and artistic quality. And there’s a bonus. At $6.50 per pair, the earrings are well within a normal chick’s budget.
Jewelry Stolen in Britain’s Biggest Heist
London police have arrested a man they believe is connected to last week’s $65-million jewelry heist at Graff, a London jeweler. The theft was the biggest jewelry heist in British history — the previous record was held by the same company for a 2003 robbery. Forty-three items are missing, including the jewelry illustrated here.
Two men in suits walked into the store, and video surveillance shows they made no attempt to hide their identities. The thieves took a female employee hostage and fired gunshots as they left the store with her. She was released (physically) unharmed.
BBC Coverage of the Robbery
Graff Web Site
Photo by Metropolitan Police via Getty Images
Sexy Under the Sea Swims into the Playboy Mansion
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) July 30, 2009 — San Diego's Partying for a Purpose presents Sexy Under the Sea Party at the Playboy Mansion on August 22, 2009 with three exclusive parties surrounding this event at the Hyatt Century Plaza.
Partying for a Purpose is the fundraising arm of It's All About The Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to benefiting children's charities and enhancing the lives of less fortunate children. In the past, It's All About The Kids, based in San Diego, has given thousands of kids opportunities they would not have otherwise experienced, such as participating in a Christmas party and receive a Christmas gift, attending San Diego Chargers games and San Diego Padres games.
"Our party at the Playboy Mansion is our marquee event each year," says Executive Director Angela Brannon. "We're excited to be able to offer an event like this to a wider audience than we have in the past. The Playboy Mansion is known worldwide for its parties, which are notoriously difficult to attain an invitation. Our organization is officially extending an invitation to the entire world!"
The weekend begins on Friday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. with a hosted VIP cocktail party at the XBar inside the Hyatt Century Plaza. The highlight of the evening will be a live Auction for beautiful Body Painted Beauties. Winning bidders will arrive at to the Mansion early on Saturday evening to help paint their Beauties, perhaps even with their names.
A pool party at the Hyatt Century Plaza on Saturday, August 22 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. will kick festivities into high gear, giving guests a chance to work on their tans before heading to the Playboy Mansion that night. A pre-party for Cabana guests and Body Painted Beauty winners will be at the Playboy Mansion beginning at 6:00 p.m. All guests will enjoy a hosted premium bar, delicious dinner and the company of gorgeous women throughout the evening. Those will include The Lollipop Girls, The Savvy Dolls, The Simple Glam Girls, as well as the Body Painted Beauties and hostesses from San Diego. Mermaids in Motion will be swimming with the guests in the pool and world famous Grotto. Pole and GoGo Dancers will dazzle the guests throughout the night as Playboy Playmates give tours of the Mansion grounds including the Game House and zoo. The soundtrack for the evening is provided by DJ Scott Roberts, DJ Brent Bartell, and DJ Ideal.
Lastly, guests will have the chance to attend a recovery pool party Sunday, August 23rd along with the San Diego hostesses beginning at noon. Only 300 tickets are available for the weekend-long event, with 100% of the proceeds going to It's All About The Kids. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.PartyingForaPurposeMansionParty.org.
Harry Potter Jewelry
Fans are ready for the next installment of Harry Potter, to be released tomorrow, July 15th. The last book, Deathly Hallows, will be shown in two installments, giving us more time for Harry Potter withdrawal, but it’s hard to believe that we’re almost at the end of the series. You’ll find lots of mementos in this assortment, like Luna Lovegood’s radish earrings (part of a 4-piece set), a Dumbledore’s Army messenger bag and the Golden Snitch pendant necklace illustrated here.
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I’ve updated photos of jewelry at the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince to include a few pics from the New York event.
Photo © Warner Brothers
Affordable Watches for Guys
Guys–you don’t have to spend a fortune to wear a great watch. Here’s a selection of watches that’s perfect for back to school or to wear for any casual occasion.
1. Casio Shock Resistant Watch
A watch that’s built for rough handling during sports, but looks good on your wrist. The Electro-luminescent backlight lets you see the time anytime–even in dark conditions. Great price!
2. Timex Ironman 100-Lap Triathlon Flix System Men’s Watch
A cool looking watch, black and silver with a round face. You’ll like the Indiglo night-light, just turn it on with a flick of the wrist. The watch has an alarm, calendar/date feature, digital display, and timer.
3. Casio G-Shock Unisex Black Resin Watch
This watch is slightly more expensive than the first two, but it has more features. It’s solar powered and shock resistant, with water resistance down to 200 meters. The auto backlight has a brief afterglow. Look at 26 time zones and zoom in on the time in 30 cities. You can turn daylight savings time on or off. Lots more perks, including a stopwatch feature. Check this one if you like a watch with lots to play with.
4. Casio Databank Watch
This compact, rectangular faced watch has a calculator, a 300-page databank and space to store up to 50 email addresses. There are plenty of other features in this black and stainless watch, including and alarm with a snooze button.
5. Invicta Pro-Diver Men’s Automatic
This good looking, round faced watch has a self-winding automatic movement, so it never needs batteries. It’s stainless steel with a wave-blue fact. There’s a screw-in crown and caseback for water resistance to 660 feet. The watch’s double locking, foldover clasp offers extra security. Lots of other features, so take a look.
Gold little changed as dollar steadies
By Jan Harvey
LONDON (Reuters) – Gold steadied on Friday as the dollar index reversed earlier losses, but trading was muted as the U.S. currency remained hemmed into ranges ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting next week.
Spot gold was bid at $932.90 an ounce at 1420 GMT (10:20 a.m. EDT), against $932.35 an ounce late in New York on Thursday. U.S. gold futures for August delivery on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Continue Reading >>
Deals of the day — mergers and acquisitions
June 19 (Reuters) – The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0900 GMT on Friday.
(For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/])
** Russia’s LUKOIL (LKOH.MM) bought a stake in a Dutch refinery from France’s Total (TOTF.PA), gaining a foothold in northwest Europe and blocking a bid by the U.S.’s largest refiner, Valero (VLO.N), to enter Continue Reading >>
UPDATE 1-Fortunoff auction delayed to Tues. by power outage
NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) – Thursday’s scheduled auction of bankrupt housewares and jewelry retailer Fortunoff Holdings LLC’s intellectual property was delayed until next week because of a power outage, the sale’s organizer said.
The auction is now scheduled to take place in New York on Tuesday, June 23, at 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT). The deadline for bids was extended until June 22 at 9 a.m.
The outage on Long Island, Continue Reading >>
Lamborghini to split with Russian partner
By Astrid Wendlandt
PARIS (Reuters) – Lamborghini has given notice to Mercury, Russia’s biggest luxury group, that it will end their partnership because it is not satisfied with its services and sales performance, the Italian sports car maker said.
Mercury, which has been working with Lamborghini for more than four years, said it was trying to find solutions with the Italian company, and stressed that the financial crisis Continue Reading >>