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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.
Five aspiring jewelry makers just received $2,000 scholarships to pursue their passion. The MJSA Education Foundation is investing in the next generation of craftspeople keeping this art form alive.
When a jewelry thief tried to escape in Miami's Brickell neighborhood, one witness refused to look away. Despite being pepper-sprayed in the face, the Good Samaritan chased down and held the suspect until police arrived.
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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.
A 17-year-old good Samaritan chased down a jewelry thief in Brickell and held him for police, even after being pepper-sprayed in the face. The brave teenager helped recover two stolen bracelets and ensured the suspect faced justice.
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.
A brave bystander tackled and restrained a jewelry thief in broad daylight, refusing to let go even after being pepper-sprayed during the struggle. His courage helped police arrest a suspect allegedly targeting women in Miami's Brickell neighborhood.
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.
In 1913, Saraswatibai Phalke hand-edited India's first feature film, sold her jewelry to fund it, fed 70 crew members daily, and shaped cinema history without credit. Her work as editor and technical pioneer broke barriers for women in Indian film.
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.
A Paris chambermaid's growling stomach in 1926 led to one of history's most unexpected detective stories. When Suzanne Schiltz bit into a stolen apple, her teeth struck a lima bean-sized pink diamond hidden inside.
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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.
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