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Retailer's RBG 'Dissent Collar' Is Back, With a New Name

Banana Republic has already sold out of 'Notorious Necklaces,' but it's working on getting more

(Newser) - In 2012, Banana Republic bestowed a special gift upon Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Women of the Year Awards gala hosted by Glamour: a crystal necklace that she could wear with her black robe as one of her signature "statement" collars. "This is my dissenting...

Michelle Obama's Other Big Message: It's in the Necklace

Her 'vote' necklace goes viral as she encourages people to turn out in person

(Newser) - Michelle Obama took plenty of pointed jabs at President Trump Monday night, and he took notice . But another aspect of the former first lady's speech for the Democratic National Convention is generating lots of attention—and it involves her words and her necklace. Coverage:
  • The message: Obama's tweaking
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Titanic Necklace Stolen
 Titanic Necklace Stolen 
Sep 20, 2011 2:44 AM CDT

Titanic Necklace Stolen

Survivor's $20K jewelry missing from Copenhagen museum

(Newser) - A gold-plated necklace whose owner survived the sinking of the Titanic has been stolen from a museum in Denmark. Thieves made off with the necklace from a traveling exhibition over the weekend without tripping any alarms, reports the Los Angeles Times . The necklace belonged to Eleanor Widener, daughter of a...

Lohan Case Returns to Court ... Without Her

She doesn't have to appear in hearing over necklace theft case

(Newser) - Things may be looking up for Lindsay Lohan—for the first time in months, she has a court date and isn't required to appear. Despite being sentenced to serve 120 days in jail at her last appearance, her case was downgraded from felony grand theft to a misdemeanor, which...

Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail

Starlet's attorney files notice of appeal

(Newser) - It's back to jail for Lindsay Lohan. Maybe. The actress was sentenced to 120 days for violating her probation by taking a designer necklace . But the judge had earlier reduced her theft charge from a felony to a misdemeanor, a move that may have set in motion what has...

Judge to Lindsay Lohan: Plea Deal Means Jail

But she's expected to accept the deal anyway

(Newser) - Looks like Lindsay Lohan is going to wind up in jail after all, if even for a brief spell, reports TMZ . Prosecutors offered her a plea deal today—reportedly for six months behind bars—on charges that she stole a necklace . The judge made clear that if she accepts, she...

Lindsay Lohan Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Theft

Judge warns her: 'Don't push your luck'

(Newser) - Lindsay Lohan pleaded not guilty today to felony grand theft of a $2,500 necklace—a case that could return the starlet to jail rather than the big screen. She'll be freed on $40,000 bail and is due back in court on Feb. 23. Prosecutors claim the 24-year-old starlet...

Lindsay Lohan Faces Felony Charges Tomorrow

She's accused of stealing necklace from jewelry store

(Newser) - The world gets treated to another Lindsay Lohan booking photo tomorrow. She'll be arraigned at 4:30pm EST on charges of felony theft related to the disappearance of a $2,500 necklace from a Venice jewelry store near her home, reports the Los Angeles Times . One bit of good news...

Wal-Mart Yanks Toxin-Tainted Miley Cyrus Jewelry

AP investigation finds high levels of cadmium

(Newser) - Wal-Mart is yanking a line of Miley Cyrus bracelets and necklaces after an Associated Press investigation turned up dangerous levels of toxic cadmium in the jewelry. Long-term exposure to cadmium, a known carcinogen, can lead to bone softening and kidney failure, and hinder brain development in the young. It's only...

Message the Thing in Modern-Day Bling
 Message the Thing 
 in Modern-Day Bling 
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May 9, 2009 5:54 PM CDT

Message the Thing in Modern-Day Bling

(Newser) - A new wave of jewelry designers is ditching pretty gemstones for cutting-edge commentary, the Economist reports. Using mainly found objects, plastic, recycled junk—and some precious metals in unexpected forms—jewelers are rejecting social-status-bling for designs that tell stories or question values. Dutch designers lead the pack because they “...

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