Was it the heist of the century or a master class in incompetence by the museum? Some prominent former jewelry thieves have plenty to say about the audacious break-in at the Louvre.
Tag: Diamonds
Why Diamonds Are Computer Chips’ New Best Friend
Data centers squander vast amounts of electricity, most of it as heat. The physical properties of diamond offer a potential solution, researchers say.
Why Eight Mennonite Families Left Mexico for Angola
Eight families of Mennonites have moved from Mexico to Angola, in southern Africa, raising fears among some Angolans that they will be squeezed out by the new arrivals.
Why Eight Mennonite Families Left Mexico for Angola
Eight families of Mennonites have moved from Mexico to Angola, in southern Africa, raising fears among some Angolans that they will be squeezed out by the new arrivals.
Mehul Choksi, Fugitive Jeweler Wanted by India, Is Arrested in Belgium
The fugitive, Mehul Choksi, is wanted in connection with a major financial scandal at a publicly owned Indian bank. The police in Antwerp, Belgium, arrested him over the weekend.
Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke
After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.
In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.
In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.
Diamond Found in Botswana Is World’s 2nd-Largest Ever at 2,492 Carats
The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.
He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed
When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law. He later said the company delivered the earrings.