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Malaysian premier receives gold phone |
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The Malaysian prime minister, Abdullah Badawi, was
given a limited edition gold plated mobile phone in
order to recognise 50 years of his nation's
independence, it has been revealed. Cellular-news
reports that a similar gold handset, manufactured by
Inobel - a subsidiary of UMV, was also presented to
the head of state's wife. . .
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Jewellery and treasures found in
Bulgaria |
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A 20-carat gold dagger and 5,000 year-old gold rings
are among the many treasures that have been found in
Bulgarian ground recently.According to a report in
the Telegraph, Bulgaria is behind just Italy and
Greece in Europe in terms of the number of
antiquities that can be found in the country's soil,
with numerous artefacts discovered on a regular
basis. . .
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Yellow gold gains in popularity |
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Yellow gold is proving to be a popular choice for
women in the United States, according to a
jeweller.According to the company, as women become
more involved in picking their engagement rings,
yellow gold uptake as a choice for the metal used in
their ring has climbed. . .
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Gold jewellery to be the focus for
Philippines valley |
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The Compostela Valley province in the Philippines
has announced that it is set to focus on a jewellery
making future, harnessing local gold resources in
the process.According to the region's governor,
Arthur Uy, jewellery making will be a priority of
his administration, replacing the focus on small and
large-scale gold mining that has previously
characterised. . .
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Bible pendant using gold launched |
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A technology firm from the US state of Massachusetts
has announced the launch of a pendant which contains
the entire text of the Bible.The Golden Bible is
hung around the neck using a 14-carat gold chain,
with the pendant itself mounted on a 14-carat gold
frame, according to the firm's website. It has a
retail value of $899 (£447). . .
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Gold hearted celeb treats workmates |
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Film starlet Jessica Simpson has shown her heart of
gold in presenting fellow cast-mates and crew
members for new film Major Movie Star with gold
tokens of her affection.
The buxom blonde star of television series Newlyweds
gifted her colleagues with 14-carat gold necklaces
in the shape of Louisiana. . .
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Global demand for gold jewellery
reaches $14.5bn |
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Demand around the globe for gold jewellery has
reached $14.5 billion (£7 billion) it has been
revealed.World Gold Council figures show that this
demand is an increase of 37 per cent compared to the
second quarter of 2006.According to the Jewellers
Circular Keystone, there was a particular growth
trend reported in China, India. . .
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Gold ring donated to museum |
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A US goldsmith has donated a 22-carat gold ring to
the Gemological Institute of America Museum.The
Jewellers Circular Keystone reports that San Diego
jewellery designer has donated the award-winning
gold ring "Elation" ring to the museum.The gold ring
is hand-fabricated with "granulation" and
"anticlastic raising" and is set with two rubies. . .
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New range added to online gold
jewellery boutique |
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An online jeweller has added a new designer to its
list of contributors, which includes a number of new
gold designs.Elizabeta Jewellery is an online
boutique of fine designer jewellery and has added
creations by Erik Stewart to its collection.The
jeweller already stocks work by Mark Schneider, the
Beverley K, Benchmark, and Hidalgo Jewellery . .
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New designer jewellery boutique to
open in Bologna |
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Designer jeweller Tiffany & Co is to open a new
boutique which will sell gold jewellery in Bologna,
Italy, it has been revealed.Offered at the new
boutique will be a selection of Tiffany's
collections including its celebrated engagement
rings and platinum and 18-carat gold set jewels. . .
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