The latest crime news, security information and tips to avoid smash & grab, robberies, three-minute burglaries, and traveling salesman thefts. Find out about both products and techniques to protect your store, your employees, and your merchandise.
Jeweler Shoots Two in Attempted Robbery 01/06/2009
The 61-year-old owner of a Phoenix, Ariz., jewelry store shot two men who had used pepper spray on him during an attempted robbery. More
California Jeweler Bound and Robbed 12/29/2008
Two unarmed men stole about $30,000 in cash from a jewelry store in Laguna Niguel, Calif., according to media reports.
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Ownership Dispute for 180,000-ct. Emerald 12/29/2008 An 850-pound emerald said to be worth as much as $370 million is in the hands of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department while a court decides who really owns it.
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Jeweler Wounded, Alleged Robber Killed in Gun Battle 12/22/2008
The owner of a Chandler, Ariz., jewelry store was shot in the face and an alleged robber was killed Saturday night in a gun battle that erupted during an attempted robbery, according to media reports.
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Tips for Protecting Valuables While Away 12/22/2008 If you plan to visit family for the holidays, your valuables may be vulnerable while you are away. Highly portable and easy to sell, jewelry is one of the most commonly stolen items.
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Jewelers Mutual Sponsors AGTA Gala 12/19/2008 Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company is sponsoring the Spectrum Awards Gala, to be held on Feb. 7, 2009 in Tucson, Ariz. The gala and dinner dance honors the 2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards and Cutting Edge winners.
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JVC, JBT to Host Seminar on Memo Transactions 12/17/2008 The Jewelers Vigilance Committee and the Jewelers Board of Trade will present “The Basics of Memo Transaction – The Do’s and Don’ts of Trading on Memo” at the JA/NY Show.
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JCK Voices Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor, Bridal, Luxury, and Retail, February 1, 2008 Seal of Disapproval
This article appears in the Winter 2008 issue of JCK Luxury magazine. JCK ... More
Kenjo Holiday Party Watch retailer Kenjo's annual holiday party at its Manhattan store was filmed by Wi-Fi TV's new luxury watch program. Representatives from leading Swiss watch companies, showed their latest lines to party guests and gave interviews on trends for 2008.
Window Shopping: Holiday 2007 Edition Photo Gallery 'Tis the season of visual opulence; for proof, one need look no further than the nearest commercial shop window. Join us on a walk down Fifth Avenue from 57th to 39th street.
Gold Expressions 2008 Jewelry from "Gold Expressions" - The Language of Italian Design 2008 Collection. Presented by the World Gold Council, this event was held on Monday, December 3, 2007, in the Penthouse of the American Airlines Theatre in New York City.