Thieves Steal Diamond Ring Off Woman's Finger

As unemployment numbers increase, criminals become more and more bold. As I read this disturbing article, I sincerely hoped she had a recent appraisal so that she can at the very least receive the full amount of this jewelry asset's value. Of course, the sentimental value is priceless and irreplaceable.

Thieves Steal Diamond Ring Off Woman's Finger
Posted: 7:18 am EDT April 28, 2009

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Two men who posed as pest control workers stole a diamond ring right off the hand of a 93-year-old Orange County woman.
Police say the pair walked into Mary Starr's home on Friday. One of the men said he got pesticide on Starr's hand and would clean it off for her, but he slipped the ring off her finger instead.
After taking the ring the thieves ran out of the house and drove away. The two and one half carat diamond ring was worth approximately $20,000.
"I loved the ring. It had been in my family for a long time. And it had a lot of value to it," said Mary Starr.
Starr was not physically injured during the robbery.
Copyright 2009 by wftv.com.

Pampering Your Pearls

It’s important to care for your pearls in the manner that will keep them in shape to enjoy for many years to come.
Protect your pearls by storing them away from your other jewelry. No, not across the room! Just in a separate compartment in your jewelry box. This keeps other pieces from scratching the surface of your pearls. Prongs from rings, posts from earrings and even other pearls can mar their surface.
When traveling, again keep your pearls separate from your other jewelry. I have seen pearls ruined because ladies put all their jewelry for a trip in the same ziplock baggy.
Apply all hair care products and fragrances before you put on your strand of pearls. These can easily cause a film on your necklace and ruin the lustre of the pearls.
Don’t allow pearl rings or earrings to regularly come into contact with water. Generally these pieces are adhered on a post with a special epoxy that will break down over time and cause you to lose a pearl.
To clean your pearls, gently wipe with a soft cotton cloth.

Police Recommend Jewelry Inventory and Proof of Ownership

The article below, written March 10, 2009, shows how important having documentation is for your jewelry- in the last line they recommend a jewelry inventory and require "proof of ownership" to reclaim the stolen jewelry- something that the KeepSafe Jewelry Portfolio was specifically designed for: your peace-of-mind if a loss should occur. With your Portfolio, you have inventory and proof of ownership right at your fingertips!

Repairman Charged In Delaware Jewelry Thefts
NEW CASTLE, Del. (CBS 3) ―

A local HVAC technician is under arrest for allegedly stealing from people's homes and pawning off their valuables for cash.New Castle County Detectives arrested Matthew Hartnett, 24, and charged him with two counts of felony theft and two counts of felony sale of stolen property.

Investigators are encouraging folks who have had recent repairs/service from Mr. Hartnett to inventory their jewelry and contact Detective Eric Godwin for further questions at 302-395-8110. The property will be returned to victims who can
provide proof of ownership.

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