Jewellery

Burglar breaks down wall to enter jewellery store 

A burglar broke into jewellery store in Omonoia Square, central Athens, early Thursday morning and took jewellery and watches valued at 50,000 euros.

The suspect is believed to have entered through an unsecured door in an adjacent cultural center, demolished the party wall and gained his way into the jewelry store. 

Spain seizes ancient gold jewelry stolen from Ukraine

 

Spanish police said on Oct. 23 they have seized centuries-old gold artefacts worth over 60 million euros ($64 million) that were stolen and taken out of Ukraine illegally.

The 11 pieces, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings, were displayed at a Kiev museum between 2009 and 2013, and were smuggled out of Ukraine before 2016, police said in a statement.

Coronation jewels, regalia provide dazzle, link with ancient past

The coronation of King Charles III will showcase unusual relics and the world's finest jewels, which not only bedazzle but provide a physical and symbolic link with the ancient past.

Here are some items to look out for:

The St Edward's Crown - the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels - will be placed on Charles's head during the ceremony.

Charles III was crowned King of the United Kingdom

British King Charles III was officially crowned after the Archbishop of Canterbury placed the crown of St. Edward on his head.

At the King's coronation, cannon salutes were fired from military bases across the country and from His Majesty's ships at sea.

As he prepared to place the crown on Charles' head, Justin Welby said:

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