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Massive California Brink’s jewelry heist is still a mystery

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In 27 minutes, millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry vanished from a Brink’s tractor-trailer in Lebec, Calif., last year. The fallout from the heist has been ugly, with Brink’s Co. suing the victimized merchants, who then filed their own suit against the company. Bloomberg Businessweek partnered with Los Angeles Times reporters Daniel Miller and Richard Winton, who’ve covered the story, for an illustrated look at the crime. Here’s what we know about how it went down. The Brink’s truck heist in Lebec has upended the tight-knit community of trade show jewelers. Its victims say the big rig burglary has left…
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A brazen sledgehammer robbery at an upscale jewelry store shocks Mexico City

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15 Best Jewelry Boxes & Organizers of 2023

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Picking the right jewelry box is key to keeping your accessories organized, regardless of how big or small your collection is. When it comes to storing your jewelry, you’ll want to prioritize the following features: ✔️ Design: Jewelry organizers come in various styles that cater to different storage and display needs. The best choice generally depends on the size and type of your collection, as well as the level of organization and display you’re looking for. Closed storage options like boxes, cases and roll-ups are typically better suited for fine jewelry, especially if they’re lined with velvet or felt to…
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5 men given prison sentences for thief of 18th-century jewels

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BERLIN – A German court convicted five men Tuesday of breaking into a Dresden museum and stealing 21 pieces of jewelry containing more than 4,300 diamonds. The men ages 24 to 29 received prison sentences ranging from four years and four months to six years and three months, the German news agency dpa reported. One defendant was acquitted. The Dresden state court ruled that the five were responsible for the theft of the 18th century jewelry from the Green Vault Museum on Nov. 25, 2019. Officials said at the time that the stolen items included a large diamond brooch and…
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Zales Launches Jewelry Rental Service

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RENT A RING: Signet Jewelers, through its Zales division, is piloting a jewelry rental business for the first time. The 36-piece collection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and sets available for rental launches this week at 28 Zales stores. The rental jewelry features lab-created diamonds that are hand-set in 10-karat white gold. Rocksbox technology, which facilitates the selection, buying, renting and returning of jewelry, is being utilized. More from WWD “Zales plans to expand to more stores throughout the summer and fall. The program is in beta throughout the summer before it officially expands,” a spokesperson indicated. Customers can rent…
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Artists use every single part of washed-up straws to make beautiful handmade jewelry

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Sustainable living has become a popular content niche on TikTok, with users sharing everything from thrifting tips to secondhand home designs. But one influencer is getting a major round of applause for the creative ways she turns trash into art without letting a single bit go to waste — and it’s pretty awesome to watch. The artist behind it all is named Jessica, and she goes by the TikTok handle @loveheylola. In her videos, Jessica frequently shares clips of beach walks, during which she picks up discarded trash for two reasons: one, to keep the shoreline clean for beachgoers, and…