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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]