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Larchmont, NY—Peridot Fine Jewelry announces the grand opening of its new gallery at 1903 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont. The jeweler consolidated its previous locations into one flagship space (interior view shown left). The boutique, which opened in 2002, is known for handmade designs as well as one-of-a-kind pieces from both renowned jewelry designers and emerging artists. Highlights of the new space include a bridal bar featuring rings from Todd Reed, Anne Sportun, Caroline Ellen, and more. The jeweler also will be adding the Cathy Waterman collection later this season.

“For me, the joy of Peridot is creating the perfect ambiance for our customers to explore their personal style, and discover each of our talented designers and their unique stories,” says Dawn Hendricks, owner.

Looking into Peridot Fine Jewelry's glass-fronted gallery from outside.

Four Nabbed In Michigan Rolex Heists

Philadelphia, PA—Four men from Philadelphia have been indicted in conjunction with two armed robberies in Michigan last spring, in which $140 million worth of Rolex watches were stolen.

The heists occurred April 22 at Medawar Jewelers near Grand Rapids, and Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry in West Bloomfield. At both stores, the thieves brandished weapons and forced both staff and customers to the floor. Cases were smashed at Medawar Jewelers but the owner shot one of the thieves and no merchandise was taken. Later that day, they attacked Tapper’s, where they forced an employee to open a showcase and made off with approximately 130 Rolex watches worth $1.4 million. Security footage shows the same gang committing both crimes.

DNA evidence linked 42-year-old Nathaniel Pembrook to the heists. He was shot in the arm at Medawar Jewelers, and DNA was obtained from his blood trail. Also indicted were 45-year-old David Briley, 35-year-old Shaheed Calhoun, and 40-year-old Orlando Johnson, on charges that include robbery and weapons offenses.

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