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Rival Jewelers Brawl in NYC's Diamond District

Fight erupted after TraxNYC's Maksud Agadjani accused George and Freddy Akay of fraud

(Newser) - New York's Diamond District briefly lived up to its hard-edged reputation Friday, when a feud between rival jewelers spilled into an all-out brawl caught on camera. Police say brothers George and Freddy Akay, 46 and 42, respectively, were arrested on assault charges after allegedly attacking competing jeweler Maksud Agadjani,...

Thieves in Germany Pull Off Movie-Like Bank Heist

They drilled into vault from an adjacent parking garage, make off with $35M in loot

(Newser) - Thieves in western Germany pulled off a bank job similar to The Bank Job . Police in Gelsenkirchen say robbers tunneled into the underground vault of a Sparkasse savings bank from an adjoining parking garage, busting open more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes and making off with about $35 million...

Cops: Suspect Swallowed a $22K Faberge Pendant
Cops Recover
$19K Faberge
Pendant Guy
Swallowed
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Dec 5, 2025 12:00 AM CST

Cops Recover $19K Faberge Pendant Guy Swallowed

Egg locket successfully passed through suspect's gastrointestinal tract

(Newser) - The pricey Faberge egg pendant allegedly swallowed by a New Zealand man has now been recovered, authorities say. Police had been monitoring the suspect's every bowel movement, the AP reports, and apparently they eventually struck gold. Authorities tell the BBC the pendant was recovered in a "natural" fashion....

Watch That Stopped as Titanic Sunk Fetches Record Price

Pocket watch that belonged to Macy's co-owner Isidor Straus sells for $2.2M

(Newser) - An incredible relic from the Titanic surpassed expectations at auction. A pocket watch believed to have stopped the moment the ship went down sold for $2.2 million at auction in the UK on Saturday, reports the BBC . That's roughly a million more than expected, and a record for...

Thieves Pull Off Daring Jewel Heist at the Louvre

Nine historic pieces missing after seven-minute museum theft in Paris

(Newser) - Jewel thieves pulled off a heist at the Louvre worthy of the movies on Sunday. Three intruders broke into the world-famous museum in Paris around the time it opened and made off with nine priceless pieces of antique jewelry that once belonged to Napoleon and French royalty, reports Forbes . It...

Pharaoh's Gold Bracelet Vanishes From Cairo Lab
Pharaoh's Gold Bracelet
Met an Unfortunate Fate
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Sep 19, 2025 1:10 PM CDT

Pharaoh's Gold Bracelet Met an Unfortunate Fate

Artifact adorned with lapis lazuli was undergoing restoration in Cairo when it was taken

(Newser) - The fate of a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet once owned by the Egyptian pharaoh Amenemope has been determined, and it's not a pleasant ending. The Egyptian Ministry of Interior on Thursday said the bracelet, which was undergoing restoration in an Egyptian Museum lab, was removed from the safe where...

Bill Belichick's Girlfriend, 24, Moves to Trademark 'Gold Digger'

Trademark filing joins Hulu docuseries and new UNC coaching role

(Newser) - Jordon Hudson, 24, is leaning into the spotlight surrounding her relationship with 73-year-old Bill Belichick by filing a trademark for the term "gold digger," People reports. The trademark, submitted by TCE Rights Management (which Hudson manages), covers jewelry and key chains, a move that appears to playfully...

Thieves of $25M Diamond Had a Very Short Celebration

Dubai police bust 3 just hours after they allegedly stole rare pink diamond from conned trader

(Newser) - A ring of jewel thieves must've thought they made quite the literal steal after they managed to boost a rare $25 million pink diamond—though that victory was short-lived, as they were reportedly nabbed just a few hours later. Police in Dubai say the gem was transported to the...

A Mall Staple Files for Bankruptcy—Again

Claire's cites issues tied to debt, competition, and sagging foot traffic

(Newser) - Claire's, the teen mall favorite known for ear piercings and sparkly accessories, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—again. The company first fell into bankruptcy in 2018, a victim of the slow but steady exodus of shoppers from US malls as online shopping grew in popularity. Now navigating...

Jewelry Thief Undone by 'Dripping in Diamonds' Selfies
Jewelry Thief's Selfies
With Gems Did Her In
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Jun 29, 2025 4:10 PM CDT

Jewelry Thief's Selfies With Gems Did Her In

Lucy Roberts gets 28 months for stealing $170K in jewels from store she managed

(Newser) - A jewelry shop manager stole about $170,000 worth of diamonds, gold, and silver from her employer—and she didn't hide it. Lucy Roberts, who has been sentenced to more than two years in prison in the UK, flaunted the stolen jewels in selfies she posted online and sent...

This May Be the Right Time to Raid Your Silver Drawer

Industrial demand, investor interest drive silver to highest prices in a decade

(Newser) - Silver prices have jumped 27% this year, hitting their highest levels in more than a decade and prompting Americans to cash in old jewelry, coins, and silverware. While gold often grabs headlines, silver's rally has been fueled by strong demand from both investors and industrial buyers, particularly solar-panel...

Why Pandora Will Never Make Its Jewelry in the US

Proposed tariffs are a potential major issue, but there's no chance it'll force a move to the US

(Newser) - You likely know Pandora and its popular silver charm bracelets thanks to the 500 stores it has scattered across the US, but you may be less clear on its home country—which would be Denmark. Ditto where its jewelry is made, which would be three factories in Thailand. As...

New Travel Trend: Bringing Replica Rings

Idea is growing in popularity as people worry about loss or theft

(Newser) - If you see somebody flashing jewelry in a vacation spot, it appears there's a decent chance it's fake. Axios reports on a booming business in duplicate rings among travelers worried about losing them or having them stolen. Further evidence of the trend is suggested by a nearly 500%...

Cops: He Posed as NBA Player Rep, Swallowed $770K in Bling

Police say Jaythan Gilder, 32, made off with jewelry from Tiffany & Co. store in Florida

(Newser) - A Texas man has been arrested after police say he stole nearly $770,000 worth of Tiffany jewelry in Florida in the most desperately creative way. According to an Orlando Police Department arrest warrant, 32-year-old Jaythan Gilder strolled into a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando's Mall at Millennia...

Pick Up the Latest Prada Handbag at ... Walmart?
Walmart Just Got
a Lot More Posh
Jan 19, 2025 1:35 PM CST

Walmart Just Got a Lot More Posh

Retailer partners with resale platform Rebag to offer luxury merch from Chanel, Fendi, Prada, more

(Newser) - Walmart may not be the first place most people think of when they're mulling picking up a high-end handbag, jewelry, or other luxury items, but starting this week, shoppers can head to the retailer's online portal for just that. Bloomberg reports that the retail giant has partnered with...

Necklace Linked to Marie Antoinette's Downfall Sold at Auction

Jewels in diamond-studded necklace may have been involved in 1785 scandal

(Newser) - "There is obviously a niche in the market for historical jewels with fabulous provenances," Sotheby's jewelry specialist Andres White Correal said after a diamond-studded necklace with a possible link to Marie Antoinette's downfall sold for more than double the pre-sale estimate. Some of the approximately 500...

Hotel Says $800K Ring Was in Vacuum Cleaner Bag

Ritz Paris guest had reported ring stolen

(Newser) - What appeared to be another high-profile theft at the Ritz Paris had a more innocent explanation, the hotel says. Police launched an investigation Friday after a Malaysian businesswoman said a diamond ring worth around $800,000 had vanished from her bedside table while she was out shopping, the Guardian reports....

Stolen Jewelry Worth Up to $65K Popped Up on eBay for $50

Onyx piece taken from British Museum was listed on auction site in 2016; ex-curator is main suspect

(Newser) - Jewelry stolen over time from the British Museum—allegedly by a former staffer who'd worked there for decades—have been popping on eBay, with the person hawking the pieces trying to dump them for a tiny fraction of their value, reports the Telegraph . The precious items missing from the...

50 Years After He Lost His Class Ring, a 'Miracle'

Recent college grad finds ring lost in 1972 by teen enjoying a day at the Jersey Shore

(Newser) - The New York Post notes it may be "the only good thing to come out of Superstorm Sandy." For 68-year-old Jim Keelen, the return of his class ring, lost more than a half-century ago, is a "miracle." News 12 reports that the orange-stoned ring vanished in...

Amid Controversy, 'Collector's Dream' Goes for $196M

Jewish groups slam sale of late billionaire Heidi Horten's gems, citing husband's Nazi-era dealings

(Newser) - What's been billed as an "unparalleled collection of jewelry" and a "collector's dream" has now fetched an unparalleled price. A sale series featuring more than 700 gems of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten—a collection described by Christie's as holding everything from "showstopping...

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