Spano calls for ban on import of jewelry with lead (The Journal News)
An exasperated sounding Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano yesterday showed off 10 pieces of Asian-made cheap jewelry that laboratory tests showed contained dangerous amounts of lead and called on the federal government to ban the importation of toys or jewelry with lead. us.rd.yahoo.com
Cut out polka dot peach and cream celluloid early necklace
Just perfect for Spring and Summer, this 1930's celluloid necklace is sure to lift your mood. The peachy - pink color is quite soft and compliments all skin tones. It is precisely cut out and forms a polka dot effect ideal for those light-hearted fun filled days and evenings. The necklace is hand strung and each ball is carefully aligned to make sure the graduated pieces are perfect. Note the very early "barrel" clasp!The necklace measures 16" and the pieces range in graduation from 5mm to 18mm. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks and guaranteed to be vintage Celluloid. vintagejewelryonline.com
Man pleads guilty to part in 2006 Betteridge Jewelers heist (Greenwich Time)
A Bridgeport man pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to collaborating in the robbery of Betteridge Jewelers in September 2006 in which a gun-toting motorcyclist dropped nearly $5 million in jewels as he tried to escape. us.rd.yahoo.com
Price for jewelry materials rises (Erie Times-News)
Jewelry retailers already hurting from a slumping economy are being hit from yet another direction. Soaring prices for the precious metals that go into jewelry, including gold and platinum, have pushed up prices at store counters. us.rd.yahoo.com
Jewelry-Filled Safe Stolen From Home (WJXT Jacksonville)
JACKSONVILLLE, Fla. -- A jewelry heist at a Mandarin home left a homeowner without a safe filled with nearly $400,000 in valuables and Jacksonville police searching for culprits. us.rd.yahoo.com