Rare wire work turquoise crystal hobe' pin
There is nothing quite like an original, authentic early piece of Hobe' jewelry with its distinctive openwork, scrolling wirework and open back faceted crystals.This glorious pin has turquoise and colorless rows of concentric crystals that are circle cut and set a' jour. The massive faceted cut center stone is 20mm x 16mm (7/8andquot; x 3/4andquot;) and is the focal point of this classic and well-known Hobe' design. The pin is signed on the back, Hobe'.The pin is 2 1/4andquot; by 2andquot; It is in excellent vintage conditionwith no chips, or replaced stones and guaranteed to be vintage Hobe'. vintagejewelryonline.com
Cash, jewelry taken in Methuen break (Eagle-Tribune Online)
METHUEN — Thieves stole $10,000 worth of jewelry and $6,000 cash when they broke into a Birchwood Road apartment, police said. They left a large mess behind as they tore apart three bedrooms in the apartment searching for valuables. us.rd.yahoo.com
Irish 'crown jewels' still a mystery (Pretoria News)
Dublin - It has the stuff of a good crime novel: palace scandal, a taboo gay sex ring, murder, money and politics and a century on, the theft of Ireland's "crown jewels" still tantalises - and is still unsolved. us.rd.yahoo.com
Naturally Yours Beaded Teardrop Brass Tone Earrings
Burnished brass tone teardrops are created using a flattened curb chain. The chain is adorned with a multitude of playful beads in hues of ivory, amethyst 1928.com