Ex-Volkswagen Labor Leader Took Trips, Jewels, Prosecutor Says (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- A former Volkswagen AG labor leader took bribes worth as much as 2.7 million euros ($3.9 million), prosecutors said at the start of a trial over claims company managers used trips and prostitutes to secure favorable votes from employee representatives. us.rd.yahoo.com
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
Robber steals $20K in jewelry from Hobart mall (Northwest Indiana Times)
HOBART | A man stole jewelry worth more than $20,000 from Shah Jewelers in Hobart's Westfield Southlake mall Friday, the store's owner said. "He robbed me of a diamond 37 carat chain and a 9 carat cross at 5:54 (p.m.)," said Shah Siddiqui, the owner. us.rd.yahoo.com
Naturally Yours Bead Drop Brass Tone Earrings
Petite amethyst color crystals are placed in the center of antiqued brass tone frames. The dangling beading beneath is resplendent in hues of light amethyst, jadeite and brass. 1928.com