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Ben Bridge Sponsors GIA Minority Scholarship RAPAPORT... Warren Buffett-owned jeweler Ben Bridge and the Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) are sponsoring a scholarship for a minority candidate to receive a degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The jeweler will also provide the winner of the Lonia Tate scholarship with an internship at one of its locations after the candidate has completed the GIA graduate gemologist program, the BIJC said Monday. The scholarship and internshi...

Share High-end media publisher Modern Luxury is reviving Watches International. Seasoned watch journalist Stephen Watson will serve as its editor-in-chief. The announcement was made on April 6—one day before the virtual opening of the Watches and Wonders fair. The revamped Watches International—set to debut with a biannual edition in June—is “a testament to the brand’s history of identifying and conveying premium pieces,” the company said in a release. But the brand will also focu...

Share It’s safe to say that Peter Luplow’s first day working for Ben Bridge Jeweler, in 1977, proved to be pretty auspicious. Not only did Luplow (pictured) end up staying with the company for 44 years—eventually becoming its vice president of merchandising—but that day he met his wife (and coworker), Jeanne. An appraiser, Jeanne worked for Ben Bridge for 42 years, before retiring in 2019. Now Peter is stepping down, too. This summer he’ll buy a “one-way ticket” to Maui, Hawaii, h...

Share Jewelers of America (JA) announced the winners of its 31st annual CASE Awards, the jewelry competition recognizing member brands of JA that exhibit creativity, artistry, style, and excellence in design. This year saw an all-time high number of entries, with nearly 200 hopefuls vying for awards in one or more of the following categories: Bracelets up to $5,000; Bracelets $5,001 and up; Earrings up to $5,000; Earrings $5,001 and up; Necklaces up to $5,000; Necklaces $5,001 and up; Rings up ...

Indiana man charged with attempted murder of Portland police Malik Muhammed is accused of repeatedly trying to kill officers during protests last summer. An Indiana man was indicted on allegations that he attempted to murder two police officers during separate riots in Portland last year by using explosive devices. Malik Muhammed, 24, was arrested on multiple warrants Friday, April 2, and remains in an Indianapolis jail. He will be extradited to Oregon, where he will face multiple fel...

Indiana Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Throwing Fire Bombs at Police in Portland An Indiana man has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder of two police officers, stemming from separate riots in Portland last year in which he is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at law enforcement. Malik Muhammed, 24, was arrested in Indianapolis on Friday on multiple warrants, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. Muhammed will be extradited to Ore...

Shell selects H160 for operation by PHI in Gulf of Mexico #H160 @AirbusHeli @AirbusHeli_usa @Shell #GeauxH160 Marignane, 15 February 2021 -... | February 20, 2021

International energy group Shell has selected offshore helicopter operator PHI to operate four Airbus H160s to service a support contract in the Gulf of Mexico.

News 8 Throwback: Christmas in San Diego from 1960 and early 90s With the holiday season upon us, many people will celebrate Christmas in a very different way this year. News 8 wants to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Credit: KFMB Published: 10:07 AM PST December 24, 2020 Updated: 10:07 AM PST December 24, 2020 SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — We’re throwing it way back to 1960 -- Christmas in San Diego 60 years ago. The unearthed film is in beautiful conditio...