Tooth fairy gifts children $100 bills and designer jewelery | Offbeat News

Miko Gunawan
Some children receive $100 bills and designer jewelery under their pillows as the tooth fairy has become more generous worldwide. The US national average for a tooth fairy gift has risen from under $2 in 2001 to more than $6 in 2023, according to polling by Delta Dental, but some parents have revealed to The Wall Street Journal that they give even more extravagant gifts to their children . Mark Burhenne, a former dentist who runs the AsktheDentist.com website, said that some children receive “cash, a video game, sometimes an iPhone” which he puts down to parents competing with each…Continue Reading

5 engagement rings under P5,000 for those who are on a tight budget

Miko Gunawan
A viral post about a P299 engagement ring has recently made waves on social media, sparking debate on how much an engagement ring should cost. Engagement rings don’t necessarily have to be as grand as wedding rings, but because they symbolize love, commitment, and a promise of marriage, grooms often spend a hefty amount for it. But don’t worry if you are on a tight budget, there are still engagement rings under P5,000 that can still make your bride feel special. It’s the thought that counts, so make sure to put in that effort when choosing a piece for your…Continue Reading

Gold, platinum, sterling stolen from RI jewelry maker, feds say

Miko Gunawan
US prosecutors and federal agents say a luxury Rhode Island jewelry manufacturer was ripped off by a North Attleboro man in their employ who pilfered precious metals from the company and made more than $1 million in sales to Massachusetts metals dealers. The 54-year-old was arrested Thursday and charged with laundering money from his attorney, agreeing to federal prosecutors, who have held the name of the Rhode Island company. The firm is identified as “Victim Company 1” in court documents filed in US District Court, Boston. Scraps of platinum, sheets of gold Over a period of three years, the defendant…Continue Reading

Emily Ratajkowski’s “Divorce Rings” Are the Ultimate Power Move

Miko Gunawan
Emily Ratajkowski is a relatively new divorcée, and she’s thoroughly enjoying her single era. Almost two years after officially splitting from her former husband Sebastian Bear-McClardit appears as though the supermodel is commemorating her breakup by way of diamonds. On Tuesday, March 19, the “High Low” podcast host posed under her bed sheets in an Instagram post, while flashing a shimmering set of “divorce rings.” In her caption, EmRata revealed that her two new rings are courtesy of the New York-based jewelry label Alison Lou—however, they aren’t entirely “new.” With the help of the brand’s designer and creative director, Alison…Continue Reading

$12M Yellow-Diamond Earrings to Hit Christie’s Auction Block

Miko Gunawan
A pair of fancy-vivid-orange-yellow diamond earrings is set to lead the upcoming Christie’s sale in New York, with a price tag of up to $12 million. The set, called the California Sunset Diamonds, contains oval mixed-cut diamonds weighing 12.20 and 11.96 carats, along with oval brilliant-cut white diamonds of 3.03 and 3.02 carats and marquise diamonds. They will lead the December 6 Magnificent Jewels sale, Christie’s said Tuesday. A number of other colored stones will be on offer, as will jewelry from well-known designers such as Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Graff, Jean Schlumberger, and Van Cleef & Arpels. The sale…Continue Reading

Thieves may have been targeting safe at Aventura jewelry store

Miko Gunawan
AVENTURA, Fla. – Thieves smashed a vehicle through a jewelry store in Aventura early Thursday morning but detectives believe they didn’t get away with any merchandise. The head of security at the store, however, thinks he knows exactly what they were after — a safe. Aventura Police said that a call came in around 6:14 am about a burglary in progress and they responded quickly to the International Jewelers Exchange at 19275 Biscayne Blvd. Detectives say they believe the robbery was threatened because of the swift arrival of police although they are still assessing the damage and collecting information. “Alarms…Continue Reading

Free Article Limit Reached – The Northern Miner

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Shares in Lucapa Diamond (ASX: LOM) jumped almost 5% on Monday after the Australian miner announced that inferred resources at its Lulo mine in Angola rose 48% last year. The Lulo mine, in operation since 2015, is considered the world’s highest dollar-per-carat alluvial…You’ve reached your limit of free weekly articles Keep reading The Northern Miner with a TNM NEWS+MARKETS Membership.TNM Memberships is your key to unlocking access to the best news, insights, and data in the mining industry. Get Started with a free 45-day Trial * * Credit card required to start free trial. Your card will be…Continue Reading

York jewelery maker ‘devastated’ by fakes on Shein and AliExpress

Miko Gunawan
In comparison, he said, the imitations were mass-produced in molds using cheap metal and gems. She said: “The sterling silver ear wires I use are more expensive than the entirety of the fake designs they are selling. “My real hedgehogs look alive, whereas theirs look dull and also somewhat menacing.” Both sites have removed the items from sale. Shein said as soon as it was alerted to the copyright infringement, it removed the product and had apologized to Ms Farley. The firm said it had significantly reduced the number of infringement claims through controls such as image recognition and manual…Continue Reading