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Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America are giving jewelry design students a major boost with a new $25,000 scholarship and summer internship. The expansion doubles down on supporting American jewelry talent from college classroom to career launch.
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A Chilean artist in Queens and a Mexican American mother-daughter duo are building successful jewelry businesses on Etsy, proving creative dreams can become reality. Their handmade pieces celebrate heritage, family, and the beauty of working on your own terms.
Archaeologists in Germany discovered ten burial mounds from 4,500 years ago containing Europe's oldest copper jewelry and rare ancient weapons. The find offers a precious window into how our ancestors lived and honored their dead.
Jerilyn Brunson learned to weld custom jewelry on a maxed-out credit card after her divorce, then fought breast cancer while launching her business. Two years later, she's cancer-free and empowering other women through her permanent jewelry shop in Lehi.
When armed robbers opened fire at PMJ jewelry shop in Karimnagar, the staff refused to back down and fought to protect their store. Their brave resistance forced the criminals to flee, leaving behind stolen goods.
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
Shakib Hussain's mother sold her jewelry to fund his cricket dreams. He repaid that sacrifice with a stunning 4-wicket performance in his IPL debut.
American Idol judge Carrie Underwood surprised contestant Hannah Harper with Tiffany jewelry and a handwritten note celebrating her journey to the top 11. The country superstar's personal gesture left the mom and aspiring singer more touched by the thoughtfulness than the gift itself.
Archaeologists in Egypt discovered the first complete burial collection ever found in Heliopolis, including gold earrings, scarabs, and rare cosmetics still preserved after thousands of years. The find offers fresh insights into how people lived and honored their dead in one of the ancient world's most sacred cities.
Simone Smith turned her battle with rare bone cancer into a jewelry brand that celebrates hope and survival. Her story proves that life's hardest moments can become our greatest purpose.
When armed robbers stormed a California jewelry store, a quick-thinking bystander jumped into their running getaway car and crashed it into the storefront, helping police catch two suspects. His split-second decision turned a terrifying crime into a story of everyday courage.
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A historic crown damaged and dropped during a daring Louvre heist will be fully restored. The empress' jewel-encrusted treasure survived with nearly all its diamonds and emeralds intact.
Foluke Adeboye, wife of a major Nigerian church leader, shares why she discarded expensive jewelry when joining her faith community. Her story reveals how personal conviction can outweigh material value.
In remote Moroccan villages, Amazigh women are preserving centuries-old traditions through jewelry making, carpet weaving, henna art, and tattoos. Despite little government support, these living artists pass down indigenous crafts that tell stories of their heritage.
As gold prices hit record highs, South Asian brides are discovering a creative solution that lets them honor tradition without breaking the bank. One-gram gold jewelry uses a thin coating of real 24-carat gold over base metals, giving women beautiful pieces at a fraction of the cost.
Instead of a traditional diamond ring, a Montana man proposed with 100 pounds of mining gravel containing hidden sapphires. His future fiancée discovered 105 sapphires in the dirt, including 43 gem-quality stones perfect for custom jewelry.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art debuts its first exhibition in Hong Kong with 200 pieces of ancient jewelry spanning 4,000 years. Museum leaders say the cross-cultural showcase highlights the power of art to unite people during uncertain times.
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia unearthed a clay pot filled with over 100 pieces of gold and silver jewelry that may have been buried by a pilgrim traveling to Mecca more than a thousand years ago. The stunning discovery offers a glimpse into the Islamic Golden Age when skilled artisans created beautiful works of art for travelers on sacred journeys.
A family digging foundations for a new house in Karnataka discovered a copper pot filled with gold jewelry from the 11th century. Archaeologists say the find reveals how ordinary families once protected their valuables by burying them near their kitchens.
The historic crown of Empress Eugénie, dropped by thieves during October's dramatic Louvre heist, remains almost completely intact. French experts and five legendary jewelry houses will restore the damaged treasure to its former glory.
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