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Umm Kulthoum’s antique necklace fetched $1.3 mn, almost 10 times of its pre-estimated sales amount at Christie’s auction house. An antique necklace embedded with around 1,888 pearls, a pricey possession of Egyptian Singer Umm Kulthoum is all set to go under hammer in Dubai on 29 April.

The necklace was once gifted to Kultham by Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late president of the United Arab Emirates and is anticipated to fetch $80,000-$120,000 during the Jewels and Watches auction in Dubai. Christie’s spokeswoman Clare Roberts said Umm Kulthoum received this nine-row necklace from Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1970s. Born in 1904, Umm learnt singing from her father and debuted her first footage in the mid-1920s and by 1930s; she reached the top of Cairo’s composition panorama.

This is a wonderfully simple way to raise money for Open Arms at the same time as recycling unwanted jewellery. Everybody has old and discarded jewellery and most people would be happy to see these items recycled.

Jewelleryrecycling.org allows you to do just that, at no cost to yourself and very little effort. Absolutely any unwanted jewellery is taken, including odd earrings, broken chains or watches, and costume jewellery.

How does it work: Collection envelopes are provided to collect the jewellery in. The envelopes are FREEPOST envelopes, so you don't even have to pay the postage.

Once you have collected the jewellery to be recycled, send the filled envelopes off, and the experts at jewelleryrecycling.org will then sort through the items and arrange for them to be recycled.

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At the Oscars, Katherine Heigl wore a red silk georgette Escada column gown with one-shoulder design and draped and pleated bodice.

She selected diamond earrings to complete her Oscar look. Though Katherine's diamond earrings are over $250,000, ours is only $39.95. These Swarovski Crystal Drop Earrings are 1 3/8" tall and plated in Sterling Silver.

Patented Jewellry Web Solutions, will introduce Luxury and JCK technology, digital media marketing platforms to retailers as solutions to increase sales, streamline local purchases, maximize the power of virtual inventory, and provide a fast and easy, maintenance-free online solution for its retail partners.

These initiatives position FlyerFit by Martin Flyer bridal brand to be a leader and innovator in a world of technology in the contemporary market place. Facts and statistics show that currently jewellery e-giants continue to increase their business and profits online because consumers are comfortable buying on the internet.

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For many years, the focus was on high-end pieces with rare stones. These one-of-a-kind works of art made us forget that jewelry is meant to be worn.

Nowadays, the jewelry scene is vibrant and brimming with creativity as a new wave of designers is bridging the gap between high-end and mass-produced jewelry.

Hourani creates collections in limited quantities, which reflect her personality and craftsmanship. In fact, her pieces have been shown in galleries, museums, department stores and boutiques around the world. Worn by film stars and royalty such as Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen Sophia of Spain and Queen Fawzia of Malaysia, her pieces transcend fashion and are timeless and trendy at the same time.

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Silver has always been one of the most preferred decorative metals and has proved to be popular with individuals from every walk of life.

From the Royal family to the man in the street, silver has enjoyed a timeless admiration that continues to this present day.

There is a peculiar sheen to silver that cannot be found in other metals, and the lower prices compared to alternatives such.

As gold and titanium have only served to enhance the popularity of this beautiful product. One of the really appealing features of silver is that it can be mixed and matched perfectly.

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Wow!  This is truly a unique piece of jewelry.  The Blue Morpho Butterfly Necklace is a real butterfly encased in glass and silver alloy.  Not to worry..the butterfly died of natural causes before it morphed into this beautiful necklace.  $85 at Niele

Susannah Chenevix creates unique, beautiful jewellery using gemstones and pearls. Ready for a promotional push, Susannah asked Spring to photograph her stunning work. Under the heat of our studio lights, Spring’s photographers battled unavoidable reflections and dust to capture stunning close-ups of this beautiful jewellery. And our post-production skills ensured the photographs were given the perfect finish.

This week Fashion Statement is celebrating the third annual London jewellery week. From workshops to competitions via launches and career advice, the event aims to promote London's place in the world of all things shiny. But the bit FS is really looking forward to is the Essence ethical event at Treasure, which will feature ethical jewellery designers and also act as forum for debate about ethical jewellery.

Which brings us to our dilemma - what's wrong with a bit of luxury sparkle? In many cases, nothing. Small-scale jewellery shops and sites promoting fabulous handmade pieces are great, and get the big FS thumbs up. Take Gaudion Bowerbank (full disclosure: the company is co-owned.

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JONATHAN Yun’s jewellery designs speak volumes about his passion. Wrought into every intricate line and form are stories of his adventures, interests and inspirations. Every element in his pieces is carefully selected to represent something deeper.

The Penang-based jeweller and artist has been making his mark on women’s accessories the past five years by applying his unique vision of beauty to fine metals and semi-precious stones. He calls his pieces “sculptural jewellery”.

‘‘The inspiration behind each piece says something about me. Each (piece) has to touch me personally and say something about how it came to be,” says the soft-spoken Yun, who graduated from RMIT University, Melbourne, with a degree in fine metals in the early 1990s.

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