12 diamond merchants home after two years in Chinese custody
January 6th, 2012 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Twelve Indian diamond merchants, who were released after their arrest in China for alleged smuggling two years ago, returned home early Friday, official sources said.They arrived ... Read more...
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Singer Marina Diamandis ‘embarrassed’ by ambition
December 25th, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 25 (IANS)Singer Marina Diamandis, better known by her stage name "Marina and the Diamonds", used to be "embarrassed" by her desire to be famous.The 26-year-old didn't tell ... Read more...
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$8 mn burglary exposes corrupt Chinese official
December 22nd, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 22 (IANS) The head of China's largest coking coal producer has been dismissed from service after it was revealed that burglars took away items worth 50 million yuan ... Read more...
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This car model costs more than the original
October 12th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 12 (IANS) A car model of a Lamborghini made of gold and studded with diamonds costs more than the original and is expected to fetch a whopping 3 ... Read more...
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Beckham to buy Taylor’s jewellery for Victoria
September 20th, 2011 - 7:44 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 20 (IANS) Soccer ace David Beckham is reportedly planning to buy late Dame Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery for wife Victoria, when it is auctioned in December.Beckham is keen ... Read more...
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Robbie Williams buys diamond-studded watch for wife
September 20th, 2011 - 4:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 20 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams has bought a new watch worth 9,000 pounds for his actress wife Ayda Field.They went along to the launch of the Spencer ... Read more...
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Spears’ boyfriend designing engagement ring
September 14th, 2011 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 14 (IANS) Britney Spears' boyfriend Jason Trawick, who is set to propose the singer, plans to design the ring himself.Trawick, who has been dating the "Toxic" ... Read more...
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Simpson to launch jewellery collection
August 31st, 2011 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Singer-actress Jessica Simpson is set to release her first fine jewellery collection with Firestar Diamonds.Simpson has become the first celebrity to work with the company."Jewellery is ... Read more...
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Salman Bhai carries ornaments best: Malaika
August 4th, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Actress Malaika Arora feels that her brother-in-law and Bollywood star Salman Khan carries the jewellery in the best manner."Whatever he wears like his bracelets or ... Read more...
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Rosily Paul impresses with handmade jewellery at IIJW
August 1st, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Designer Rosily Paul, who specialises in modern and customised jewellery designs, promoted handmade jewellery at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). She took inspiration from nature ... Read more...
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Gems, jewellery sector turnover to double by 2015: Assocham
July 22nd, 2011 - 12:32 am ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, July 21 (IANS) The gems and jewellery industry in India is expected to record a turnover of Rs.2.13 lakh crore by 2015, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry ... Read more...
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Warner Bros gifts diamond bracelet to Rowling
July 21st, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) J.K. Rowling, author of the "Harry Potter" books, was given a diamond bracelet as a thank you present from Warner Bros.The movie studio is grateful that ... Read more...
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Supreme Court reserves verdict on Kerala temple treasure
July 14th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday reserved its order on how to preserve and protect the treasures found in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala. The court ... Read more...
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Chinese woman’s diamonds recovered from garbage dump
May 11th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, May 11 (IANS) A Chinese woman, whose 130,000 yuan ($20,000) worth of diamonds were thrown away by mistake, employed sanitary workers to go through mountains of garbage to seek ... Read more...
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Large diamond found in Siberia
April 21st, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Vladivostok, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Siberian mining company in Yakutia has discovered a large diamond weighing more than 136 carats, authorities said Thursday.The diamond has a very rare "honey-yellow" ... Read more...
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Gems and jewellery exports shine in 2010-11
April 19th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India's gems and jewellery exports soared 46.89 percent to $43.14 billion in the financial year ended March 31, the sector's representative council said Tuesday."India today ... Read more...
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Kutcher’s love notes to Moore
April 16th, 2011 - 4:25 am ICT by IANS
London, April 16 (IANS) Actor Ashton Kutcher leaves wife Demi Moore romantic notes around the house to prove how much he loves her.The 33-year-old actor is married to the "Ghost" ... Read more...
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Diamonds worth millions stolen from Swiss fair
April 1st, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Basel, April 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Prosecutors in Switzerland have announced that four diamonds worth millions of dollars have been stolen from a watch and jewelry fair in the Swiss city of Basel. ... Read more...
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Thieves steal diamonds at Swiss Fair
March 31st, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Basel, Mar 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thieves have successfully stolen four diamonds valued at millions of dollars during a jewel fair in Switzerland.Police are looking for the robbers and they explained that the ... Read more...
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Christie’s to auction “giant pearl”
March 30th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dubai, Mar 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Christie’s is going to put one of the largest pearls in the world for sale during an auction in Dubai. Christie’s has revealed that the auction would ... Read more...
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Big B wants more work with Jaya
March 23rd, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) After facing the camera with his wife Jaya after a decade, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is convinced he wants to do a lot more ... Read more...
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Hema Malini is worth Rs.60 crore
February 21st, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 21 (IANS) Hindi film world's 'dream girl' Hema Malini owns diamonds, gold, houses and other assets valued at over Rs.60 crore and she has a debt of Rs.17 crore. ... Read more...
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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee emblem designed by 10-yr-old girl
February 21st, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 21 (ANI): The Queen's official 2012 Diamond Jubilee emblem will be based on a design created by a 10-year-old girl.Katherine Dewar, from Chester, who won the competition, was chosen from ... Read more...
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Flash an LED smile to scare somebody
January 26th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Flash that LED-tinged smile to light up a room or to scare somebody. Japanese schoolgirls have pounced on the new product, which is being advertised as a "party ... Read more...
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Former bus driver arrested for robbery
January 21st, 2011 - 2:05 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A former bus driver was arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs.20 lakh from an engineer's house, police said Thursday.Jitender Kumar had developed a strong bond with ... Read more...
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Crystal Harris shows off Hugh Hefner’s $90K ring
January 2nd, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 2 (ANI): If diamonds are any indication of love, then the engagement ring that Hugh Hefner has gifted to Crystal Harris is sizable as it is for a whopping ... Read more...
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Details of Reese Witherspoon’s 4-carat engagement ring
December 30th, 2010 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): Actress Reese Witherspoon was recently seen sporting a 4-carat engagement ring.Witherspoon, 34, became engaged to talent agent Jim Toth on December 28 after a whirlwind romance.The beautiful 4-carat ... Read more...
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Cowell’s ‘X Factor’ ruining the music industry, say The Script
December 25th, 2010 - 2:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 25 (ANI): Simon Cowell's show 'The X Factor' is ruining the music industry, according to Irish band The Script.The rock band say that the show is breeding artists like this ... Read more...
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Gyllenhaal buys bracelet for Taylor
December 23rd, 2010 - 4:00 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 23 (IANS) Jake Gyllenhaal splurged $100,000 for a white gold and diamond bracelet for his girlfriend Taylor Swift on her birthday.The 30-year-old actor who has been romantically linked to the ... Read more...
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Jake Gyllenhaal treats ‘girlfriend’ Taylor Swift to diamond bracelet for b’day
December 22nd, 2010 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 22 (ANI): Actor Jake Gyllenhaal bought his rumoured girlfriend Taylor Swift a stunning 100,000-dollar white gold bracelet on her 21st birthday.Swift celebrated the milestone age on 13 December (10) and ... Read more...
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Gyllenhaal gifts diamond bracelet to Swift
December 22nd, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 22 (IANS) Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has reportedly gifted singer Taylor Swift a $100,000 diamond bracelet on her birthday.Gyllenhaal has been romantically linked to Swift since October. They also spent Thanksgiving ... Read more...
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Japanese scientists create ‘world’s hardest artificial diamond’
December 21st, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 21 (ANI): Japanese scientists have successfully synthesised what is believed to be the world's hardest artificial diamond.It was created by a team of researchers at Ehime University.The cylindrical-shaped ... Read more...
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Brides-to-be snap up replicas of Kate Middleton’s ring
December 14th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 14 (ANI): A replica of Kate Middleton's sapphire and diamond heirloom has become popular among brides-to-be.The original ring is estimated to be worth 85,000 pounds, but members of the public ... Read more...
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Now, grab an iPhone made of T-Rex tooth, meteor!
December 9th, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Computer software company Apple has come up with a new iPhone that is part T-Rex tooth and part meteor.British jeweller Stuart Hughes created the Apple iPhone 4 History ... Read more...
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Mumbai hosts Thai jewellery exhibition
December 2nd, 2010 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
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By Raziq KhanMumbai, Dec.2 (ANI): The Thai Gem and Jewellery Traders
Association organized a jewellery exhibition to promote Thai jewellery here on
Thursday.Varieties of gold and ... Read more...
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