All stories about "Jewelry"

In a real-life "Italian Job" robbery, thieves have stolen millions of euros worth of jewelry from Damiani's showroom in Milan. "Luckily for the showroom, some of its most valuable pieces were on display at the Oscar ceremony in Lost Angeles" last night (including a bracelet worn by winner Tilda Swinton). The thieves--"seven men, unarmed and unmasked"--entered through an underground tunnel that had been dug leading into the cellar of the showroom, tied up the staff and walked off with a not-yet-known sum of jewels leaving "very little trace" behind. [BBC]

Let's pretend that coming to London to purchase jewelry isn't a completely ridiculous prospect; on a par with bathing daily in champagne, or polishing your shoes with beluga caviar. Almost every London Gridskipper post alludes to the fact that this is a very expensive city. And jewelry, by its very nature, is a luxury product. But just in case, you do have oodles of cash floating around and a penchant for diamonds, here's a list of some of the best places to buy contemporary jewelry in London.

If you think jewelry appreciation is reserved for blue-blooded grandmas and cubic zirconia-loving QVC addicts, consider Nolita. Clotheshorses can't traipse around the area without bumping into a shop full of bright, shiny things every few feet. Thankfully, whether you're in search of fine or costume jewelry, you won't find anything here that screams of Fortunoff or the Diamond District. After all, designers without flair usually won't survive here.

The annual Kara Expo salon devoted to showcasing new jewelry-making talent is taking place Friday, November 23 to Monday, November 26, with 100 French and international jewelers showcasing their creations for the public. And handy Paris events bible Pariscope has put together a list of addresses for the jewelry lover in search of beads and baubles of all price ranges -- from the mythical Place Vendôme to a bead emporium in the Marais -- to add a little sparkle to the gray days of November. Follow the map to find out where Paris stashes its jewels.

It's time to start freaking out about gifts! And since you already haven't taken care of it, you better atone by buying some really expensive stuff. Ah, the holiday spirit. It compels us to buy and spend and spend and buy, and we love it. If there's someone in your life who might appreciate some shiny, sparkly adornments, first consult this list of bauble purveyors in Los Angeles. It leaves off wholesalers in the jewelry district, generally, as that is a beast unto itself. This is a citywide map to sellers of vintage or one-of-a-kind or hippie-pleasing jewelry -- the better to shop for others. Or more importantly, yourself. (And if you can guess whose blingy boobies are in the photo at left, I'll buy you a drink.)

Despite its popularity, there are many reasons to avoid shopping while on holiday: picking up gifts for friends while traveling is such a bore, overflowing overhead compartments are a flight hazard, and a plastic TV tower is soon gathering dust in a drawer. But the clever connoisseur can often find the perfect gift at one of Berlin's many Schmuckladen - designer jewelry that is beautiful, unique, and easy to pack for the trip home. As the fashion economy develops across the city, the onrush of clothing and accessory designers has been accompanied by local and international jewelry artists. Both new arrivals and those who have been working in Berlin for years are now enjoying the attention that the city's fashion renewal has generated. If your bank balance can take the beating, Berlin provides an excellent opportunity to bring home the bling.