
Conflict diamonds, blood diamonds. They are both the same. Would you condone a blood diamond if you knew where it had come from, and how many people where killed in the process of that Diamond getting to you?
Sweden finds hidden jewels of Russia's last tsarSource: thelocal.se
Sweden has uncovered a treasure trove in its government archives of valuables belonging to the family of the last Russian tsar. The items have been turned over to relatives, the government said on Thursday.
Blunder allows former Philippines first lady to keep jewels Source: Telegraph
The Philippine government has ordered an anti-graft agency to return jewellery worth over $310 million (£189m) to the country's former first lady, Imelda Marcos, that was seized after her husband was deposed from the presidency in 1986.

The greatest myth pervading current intelligent thought is that women in Britain are now doing well; that they could not have it better. After all, they are getting more qualifications, more training, even more access to employment and, above all, getting the breaks in management.
Paris gunman makes off with millions in jewelsSource: CNN
A thief staged a brazen, daylight holdup in an upscale district of the French capital, stealing at least $8.5 million in jewelry from the prestigious Chopard store, police said.

With all this talk about, acorns, potatoes, and fishes getting stuck in certain unmentionable places, it leads me to think about the excuses. I think the excuses are more embarrassing then having something stuck up somewhere.
GemFind Relaunches B2B Website for Jewelry Professionals OnlySource: jckonline.com
GemFind.net, a website for jewelry professionals, has improved interactivity and usability as well as added many new features, such as improved search engine optimization of members' Web sites and direct e-mailing within the site.
BibliOdyssey: The Jewel BookSource: BibliOdyssey
To be honest, my attention was primarily drawn - at first - not to the jewellery itself, but to the borders and frame decorations.
Top jewels go unsold at Sotheby's saleSource: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Nearly 150 jewels, including a huge blue diamond, failed to sell at Sotheby's in Geneva on Wednesday night (local time).
Jittery buyers held back amid uncertainty in world markets, the auction house said.
Faberge's Eggs: Cracking Open History's Most Famous JewelsSource: New York Post
Toby Faber spins an exciting tale in "Faberge's Eggs," with political figures like Rasputin as well as collectors from Queen Mary to Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Click on the page's slide show to see great pics of the Eggs
Breaking News! Now Fleetwood's pier blazes!Source: Daily Express
Firefighters have been called to tackle a "serious" blaze on Fleetwood pier, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said.
A spokeswoman said Fleetwood Pier was on fire and 10 fire engines were at the scene.
Travel to Ecuador: The Jewels Of EcuadorSource: Birds Guide Travel
Mini Ecuador, layer exclusive 1.5 percent of South America's landmass, supports more than half its avifauna—about a sixth of the Earth's bird species! Its incredible avian heterogeneity, totaling just about 1600 kind, is a direct reflection of its habitat diversity.