| Missing jewelry returned to owner (UPI) E-mail, phone calls and trips to old neighbors' houses culminated in a bag of jewelry left at the Sea-Tac Airport in Seattle being returned to its owners. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Australian leaders trade barbs as poll nears (AFP via Yahoo! News) Australian Prime Minister John Howard and rival Kevin Rudd traded bitter salvoes Wednesday as they hunkered down for three days of "trench warfare" ahead of an election that could end Howard's 11-year rule. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Dramatic juliana purple elegant floral pin If you collect DandE Juliana pins you'll want to add this dramatic caffe latte and deep pumpkin floral picture of beauty to your collection. Delizza and Elster produced jewelry in the 1960's and while they only used hangtags to identify their jewels, Juliana collectors recognize these gorgeous pieces by the known characteristics, including long navette and open back stones.This large 3-deminsionl figural floral is the vision of loveliness and will accent your favorite jacket that you love to wear everywhere. Its' clear, open back stones let the light shine through to give the most radiant luster and shine. And the massive double row of navettes are just perfect for these fall days and nights. All stones are prong set indicating another characteristic of quality.The pin measures 3 1/4" tall by 1 3/4" wide. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks and guaranteed to be Juliana. vintagejewelryonline.com |
Angelos di Luce Gabriel "The Messenger" Brooch A lovely and detailed rendering of the Archangel Gabriel from the Annunciation. The wings are created with hand enameling giving them a lovely smooth effect. The detail of the angel is remarkable, gleaming and regal."Now in the sixth month, ... 1928.com |
Absolut vodka sale propels Swedish privatisation project (AFP via Yahoo! News) Sweden's hugely successful sale of its crown jewel Absolut vodka has given the centre-right government's ambitious privatisation programme a shot in the arm, but shaky financial markets could thwart the remaining sales. us.rd.yahoo.com |