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Jewelry falls short of target prices at Christie’s auction derived by Jewish groups

A ruby ​​ring and a diamond necklace fetched less than their pre-sale estimates at a Christie’s auction Wednesday of a vast jewelry collection of a late Austrian heiress that was bought with riches from a retail empire dating back to the Nazi era in Germany. Jewish groups criticized the auction. The auction house defended the sale of some 700 pieces of jewelry. saying proceeds are going to charitable causes, including a Vienna art museum and medical research. The collection belongs to Heidi Horten, whose German husband built a retail empire starting in the 1930s. She died last year. Advocacy groups…
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Artists use every single part of washed-up straws to make beautiful handmade jewelry

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…
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Canadian jewelry designer Melanie Auld celebrates milestone 10 years

Breadcrumb Trail Links Style & Beauty Shopping Essentials Life Fashion & Beauty A big break for the company came when Auld’s pieces were picked up by retailers such as Blue Ruby Jewelery and The Cross in Vancouver. Get the latest from Aleesha Harris straight to your inbox Signup Published April 07, 2023 • Last updated 3 days ago • 5 minute read Jewelry designer Melanie Auld. Nicole Robertson Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Melanie Auld occasionally gets stopped on…
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Power repairs continue in Quebec as officials warn of carbon monoxide

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada One man is dead and more than 180 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were reported in the wake of the province’s recent ice storm Published April 10, 2023 • 3 minute read A Hydro Quebec crew works on a power line following an ice storm in Montreal. Photo by Graham Hughes /The Canadian Press Article content Hydro-Québec is warning that remaining repairs to some of the power lines damaged by last week’s ice storm may not be completed until Tuesday, and reminding people not to use fuel-burning appliances inside after several reports of carbon monoxide…
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Kid’s jewelry recalled due to excessive cadmium

Thousands of units of children’s jewelry are being recalled due to excessive cadmium. Health Canada said it found that Hot Focus Petite Boutique Tie-Dye Butterfly, Rainbow and Glow in the Dark children’s jewelry sets had more than the allowable amount in them of cadmium, a heavy metal. The jewelry and accessories are inside a carrying case, the agency said. The children’s jewelry regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibit the sale, importation or advertisement of products intended for children under the age of 15 that contain “130 mg/kg total cadmium if the jewelry item is small enough to…
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Tungsten Masters is a Leader in the Titanium and Tungsten Jewelry Industry

PRESS RELEASE Published March 20, 2023 Tungsten Masters specialize in creating high-quality designer rings for men featuring both classic and modern designs. From simple understated bands to elaborate styles incorporating carbon fiber, they offer something for every taste. Tungsten Masters specialize in creating high-quality designer rings for men featuring both classic and modern designs. From simple understated bands to elaborate styles incorporating carbon fiber, they offer something for every taste. Tungsten Masters offer the Following: Titanium Rings For Men Titanium Ring For Men Mens Tungsten Rings Cheap Wedding Rings Affordable Wedding Rings Tungsten Wedding Rings Mens Titanium Ring Tungsten Wedding…
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Greater Victoria jewelery fraudsters using kids to lure victims, say police

Multiple reports of a normal-seeming family of jewelery fraudsters have been reported by the West Shore RCMP to have been active on Sunday (July 2). (Black Press Media file photo) Greater Victoria jewelery fraudsters using kids to lure victims, say police The reported scammers’ families are most often involved with victims in parking lots and gas stations Multiple reports of a normal-seeming family of jewelery fraudsters have been reported to the West Shore RCMP. The group typically appears to be in a vehicle made up of an adult…
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Woman’s jewelry stolen in apparent distraction theft: Guelph police

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Guelph, Ont., woman had her jewelry stolen in an apparent distraction theft. The Guelph Police Service responded to an area on Vancouver Drive Sunday afternoon. Investigators me a man and a woman in a newer model black pickup truck, possibly a Dodge Ram, pulled up to the victim who was out doing yard work. They said while the man was talking to the victim, the woman managed to slip off the victim’s bracelet and necklace without noticing her, and replaced them with fake ones. Investigators said by the time the woman…