Democracy?s Root: Diversity (New York Times)
King Abdullah?s path-breaking meeting with Pope Benedict XVI surely gave many Saudi clerics heartburn. But as historic as it was, it left no trace. us.rd.yahoo.com
Mazer sterling massive retro rhinestone broach
Joseph Mazer produced high quality rhinestone jewelry from 1926-1951. His jewelry is highly desirable and even more rare are the sterling pieces.This sterling broach is retro in extreme with it's stylized swirls and curves and large faceted white prong set stones. And note the channel set rhinestones on the ends of all the swirls! This has a gold wash that is mostly worn providing a true antique and vintage warm patina. Wear it at an angle or straight, either way, you won't upstaged; you'll wear it and call it most daring! It is marked Mazer sterling.The broach measures 3 1/4" long and almost 2" wide " It is in excellent vintage condition with a burnished patina and guaranteed to be vintage Mazer. vintagejewelryonline.com
Wanted: Cremains stolen with jewelry (UPI)
There's something in the jewelry box a thief stole from a Forest Lake, Minn., home he might want to return -- the cremains of the homeowner's mother. us.rd.yahoo.com
Spring Tears Green Hues Brass Tone Earrings
The simple and delicate design of these lever back earrings will make them a favorite of yours. A tear drop shaped jonquil colored stone shares prominence with an oval shaped olivine tone below. Several smaller jonquil colored crystals bring sparkle ... 1928.com