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Crime
Jewelry thefts in North Texas target Southeast Asian victims during Diwali season
Police are investigating a series of jewelry thefts specifically targeting Southeast Asian victims in Frisco, Texas. One incident involved a...
Michelle De Pacina
Feature
Social media searches for ‘Sesame Street’ puppeteer’s stolen heirloom
Social media users are rallying behind Kathleen Kim, a performer and puppeteer for Ji-Young, the first Asian American Muppet on “Sesam...
Sales of feudal-era weapon heat up in Japan after store uses it to thwart robbery
A Japanese weapon that traces its roots to the 1600s is gaining new interest after a jewelry store employee successfully used it to prevent ...
Bryan Ke
Entertainment
New Tiffany Co. x Pokémon collab features $29,000 Pikachu necklace
The centerpiece of the collection is an 18K yellow gold Pikachu necklace retailing for $29, 000 ...
Ryan General
Business
Multi-state theft ring busted for stealing over $1 million worth of jewelry from Asian-owned stores
A crew of 16 individuals has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with armed robberies targeting Asian-owned jewelry stores acros...
Carl Samson
Woman ‘takes selfie’ while allegedly stealing jewelry package at California FedEx
Police in Irvine, California, are looking for a woman accused of swiping boxes of jewelry worth thousands of dollars from a local FedEx stor...
Art
Miniature artist connects with her roots by creating jewelry of Vietnamese dishes
A talented artist from Rhode Island is going viral for her miniature Vietnamese food jewelry that captures the essence of her heritage. Han...
Cambodia celebrates return of stolen ‘priceless’ cultural artifacts from US, UK
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recently unveiled and celebrated the return of stolen artifacts that had been looted from the nation during...
‘Everyone is scared’: Older South Asian women targeted by jewelry thieves in North Texas
Police in Frisco, Texas are looking for suspects accused in at least four robberies targeting South Asian women in their 50s or 60s for the...
YouTuber Emma Chamberlain’s Met Gala necklace, allegedly stolen from Indian royalty, sparks debate
Twitter users expressed divided opinions on popular YouTuber Emma Chamberlain’s Met Gala, Cartier-designed diamond choker, which was alleged...
Jane Nam
Culture
Gengar engagement and wedding rings are here to symbolize love beyond a shadow of a doubt
Japanese jewelry maker U-Treasure, known for designing pop culture-themed jewelry inspired by popular IPs like “Harry Potter” and “Kingdom H...
Daniel Anderson
Uncategorized
Celebrity Jeweler Ben Baller Creates Diamond Soju Bottles For ‘Dongsaeng’ Jay Park
Celebrity jeweler Ben Baller has created four special custom Soju bottles for singer Jay Park, a friend he considers “a true dongsaeng (youn...
Asia
Filipino Tourists Tricked Into Buying $19,000 of Fake Jewelry in China
A group of Filipinos visiting China were reportedly scammed into purchasing expensive jewelry which turned out to be fake. The group of tour...
Jeweler Ben Baller Reveals Diamond-packed Son Goku Piece
Social media users have been swooning over a stunning Son Goku pendant from Korean American jeweler Ben Baller. In a recent Instagram post, ...
New Viral Trend in China Shows People Pulling ‘Jewelry Stealing Prank’ on Horrified Employees
The Malaysian viral “shoe-stealing prank” has spread to China and gave birth to a new version where people pull a “jewelry-stealing prank” o...
Design
Forget Septum Piercing, Check Out This Asian Designer’s Nose Jewelry
Go beneath the surface with innovative nose jewelry designed by Malaysian-born, London- based designer, Joanne Tan. Unlike a simple nose rin...
Kimberly Nguyen
Lifestyle
Artist Turns Cringey ‘Yellow Fever’ Texts From Guys Into Jewelry
Ada Chen, a Chinese-American artist, confronts Asian stereotypes by creating jewelry. Based on real cringe-worthy conversations, Chen crafte...
Leanna Chan
How a Chinese American Hustled Her Jewelry into the Olympics for Free, Increased Business By 1000%
Mirai Nagasu made history at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018 when she became the first American woman to land a triple axel at the Olym...
She Fled China’s Cultural Revolution, Now Her NYC Chinatown Jewelry Shop is a Rapper’s Delight
On 255B Canal St., New York City sits a jewelry store frequented by hip-hop artists for its premium material and exceptional craftsmanship. ...
Hong Kong Company Turns Breast Milk Into ‘Gorgeous’ Pieces of Jewelry
A Hong Kong firm is helping new mothers cherish moments with their children by turning their breast milk into pendants, bangles, and beads. ...
Out of Shape Police Officer Goes on Epic Chase After Alleged Jewelry Thief in Japan
A would-be jewelry thief in Japan became so tired from trying to outrun the law that a cop chasing him down was able to nab him. The suspect...
Khier Casino
Chinese Man Geniously Crafts a Gemstone Out of a Beer Bottle
A young man from China allegedly found a cheap way to appease his girlfriend who nagged him for a diamond ring by crafting his own gemstone ...
Max Chang
News
Floyd Mayweather Pitches in $10,000 to Find Whoever Killed His Jeweler
In an uncharacteristic gesture of kindness, Floyd Mayweather has put up $10,000 to find the person who killed his jeweler, Aron Aranbayev, w...
Sebastian Dillon
Meet the Mysterious Jewelry Designer Making Grillz for Rihanna and Cara Delevingne
Dolly Cohen, dental technician turned badass mouth grill designer, is a mysterious and difficult woman to get a hold of. According to Vogue...
Riley Schatzle
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