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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Best-selling personalised jewellery brand worn by 85,000 Aussies: Argent Silversmith
Shoppers are seeking out bespoke necklaces, rings and earrings more than ever, and there's one brand that eager Aussies keep returning to; Argent Silversmith. In fact, over 85,000 Aussies are wearing the jewellery brand, and it's even been endorsed by Vogue. It's no surprise, given the fact that the designs are handmade to order in the Australian Alps. Offering one-of-a-kind bespoke experiences, you can create a personlised piece of jewellery completely from scratch. Made from recycled metals and carefully selected pearls, opals and gemstones, there is so much love put into each piece, and the quality shows it. More and more shoppers are moving away from mass-produced pieces, and opting for a personalised design instead. Home to rings, earrings, bracelets, bangles, chains and even ceremonial pieces, all are made to order in Australia by Elizabeth and her team. Best-sellers include the Starry Night necklace, a beautiful molten gold disc with t hree scintillating Diamonds or Moissanites and hand-engraved 4-point stars. The Molten birthstone is another crowd-pleaser, which can be customised with up to four different stones and engraved with special letters or numbers. The latest collection, Wear Your Story - Histoire, has just launched, and shoppers are rushing to get their hands on the new range. With prices startin g from just $110, the range features incredible constellation necklaces, charm bracelets and initial letter hoop earrings. Drawing inspiration from the French word histoire, meaning both 'story' and 'history,' the collection invites wearers to celebrate their personal narratives through handcrafted, meaningful jewellery. Based in the serene alpine village of Falls Creek, Argent Silversmith has long stood apart in a crowded jewellery market. Known for its commitment to slow, intentional design and ethical craftsmanship, the brand has cultivated a loyal community of more than 85,000 Australian women. 'This collection is about more than adornment — it's about memory, legacy, and identity,' an Argent Silversmith spokesperson explains. 'Each ring, necklace or charm becomes part of the wearer's personal archive. Histoire is a reminder that our stories deserve to be worn, not hidden.' Head to the Argent Silversmith website to shop the range.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sara Ali Khan channels her true royal aura in ivory salma sitara lehenga paired with South Indian temple jewelry
Sara Ali Khan's ethnic looks are always the ones that make it to fashionistas' Save Post for fashion inspiration. Not only does Sara charm her fans with her signature 'Namaste' gesture, but she also embodies Indian ethnic culture like a true desi diva. Yet again, we got our hands on the ultimate fashion inspo as the actress's stylist, Tanya Ghavri, took to Instagram to post her latest traditional look. Let's take some styling notes! The Sky Force actress wore a heart-stirring gold-ivory lehenga set from the Indian ethnic fashion brand, FAABIIANA India. The sleeveless, strappy blouse featured a subtle, sweetheart neckline. The contemporary blouse followed a higher hemline, ending right below the bosom and revealing the midriff for a new-age lehenga style. The bodice featured golden thread embroidery, spanning the fabric and exuding regality. The full-flared ivory lehenga added a soulful, festive vibe to the fit. Sara Ali Khan's designer lehenga boasted an array of sequins, covering the whole lehenga. The shimmery sequins looked like they embodied Starry Night. The flared skirt followed an intricate, ivory thread embroidery in paisley patterns, balancing the modern-day flair with traditional threadwork craft. A series of paisley designs decorated the lehenga's hemline, completing it with an artisanal charm. The dupatta of this traditional sway followed the same fabric and threadwork as the skirt, though its borders featured a strip of stunning, gilded rose appliques. These roses added a unique and statement-making edge to the flair. The Murder Mubarak actress accessorized her ethnic look with traditional South Indian jewelry. The diva wore handcrafted golden jewelry that boasted an array of connected floral appliques, cascading into a royal pendant. The central motif of the necklace pertained to typical South Indian temple jewelry, attached with dangling golden beads. The fashionista wore matching earrings and a maang tikka, exuding full, modern-age bride energy. She also embraced her hands with traditional style hand accessories that typically feature a ring connected with a string to the bracelet. Keeping her make-up glamorous for the ethnic look, Sara flaunted bold, kohl-rimmed eyes, topped with warm, golden eyeshadows. She accentuated her glam with blush-up cheeks, light contour, and nude pink lips. She left her hair open in loose, wavy strands, center-parted for the stunning maang tikka. Sara Ali Khan looked every inch ravishing in her gilded, ivory lehenga, and with her South Indian jewelry, she exuded charm and regality.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Memorial Sloan Kettering prom gives kids with cancer a chance to celebrate: ‘I feel like a queen'
After being diagnosed with an aggressive and rare carcinoma tumor during her sophomore year in March, 16-year-old Jazzy missed her prom. Advertisement But, on Thursday afternoon, the Catskill teen got to walk a red carpet in a pink-beaded ball gown, pose for pics with new bestie and fellow patient Samantha,15, and boogie to 'Shout' and 'Dancing Queen' with her high school boyfriend Liam. 'We get to have our own little prom here,' said Jazzy, who is facing hearing loss from her chemotherapy. 'We have a new family here.' 8 Jazzy (left) and Samantha were thrilled to attend prom at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Tamara Beckwith Advertisement She was one of about 200 people —glammed up patients, families and staffers – in attendance at Memorial Sloan Kettering's Pediatric Prom, which was held in the transformed West Dining Room inside the renowned hospital. It was the 35th Pediatric Prom, which started as a small dance party in the hospital unit and has grown to an elaborate ball with fancy dresses, a photo booth, DJs, limos, a milk-and-cookies bar, face paint and lots of dancing. 'Our entire team is committed to making it a special and memorable day for everyone involved,' Rachel Corke, the director of hospital administration for MSK Kids, told The Post. 8 Staffers dress up and attend the prom alongside patients. Tamara Beckwith Advertisement Against the backdrop of glittery 'Starry Night' themed decorations, guests sipped ginger ale and juice and enjoyed mac and cheese and burgers that even the doctors OK'ed just this once. 'I don't feel like a princess — I feel like a queen,' exulted 7-year-old Maya in between bites of freshly popped popcorn from a festive cart. The tiara-clad tot has been battling neuroblastoma since she was 3 and underwent surgery two years ago to remove a tumor. Hospital staff danced alongside their brave young charges. 8 Patient Gini Beltran attended the event with fiance Juan Guillermo. Tamara Beckwith Advertisement 'This is everyone's favorite day of the year,' said Melissa Seidner, a 31-year-old administrative supervisor in the pediatric division at MSK. 'It's so fun to see all the patients enjoy themselves. It's a nice break from dealing with what we deal with.' She wore a jewel green gown that she'd selected from racks of donated dresses in a repurposed hospital rec room turned into 'Promingdale's' by the Society of MSK's Children's Committee. Maggie Kraus, a 17-year-old from Westchester who was diagnosed with leukemia this past November, rocked a soft purple frock with matching head scarf as she partied the afternoon away. 'I love princess dresses,' she said, vowing to wear it for her upcoming 18th birthday in July. 'I was really nervous I wouldn't be able to experience senior prom. But they pulled through.' 8 The Society of MSK's Children's Committee creates a 'Promingdale's' shop in a repurposed hospital rec room. Doree Lewak for NY Post 8 Patients and staffers get to choose from racks of donated clothing. Doree Lewak for NY Post Kraus was set to start her next round of chemo a few hours after prom, but she didn't let it — and the nausea it would likely bring about — take away from her enjoyment of the event. 'Let me have fun,' she said. Advertisement As the song 'I Will Survive' played poignantly in the background, the competitive equestrian relayed how her 'whole world got turned upside down' by her recent diagnosis. Doctors told her she wouldn't be able to ride horses for two years. 'I proved them wrong and I'm riding,' said the fearless teen, who volunteers to work with younger kids on the spectrum. 'I'm super-scared of needles, but I have to get used to it.' 8 Maggie Kraus was thrilled to find a violet gown. Tamara Beckwith Advertisement She shaved off her flowing brown hair — which she loved to dye bright colors — rather than waiting for the side effects of chemo to cause it to fall out. 'I wanted it to be my doing and not the cancer,' she said. Pediatric oncologist Dr. Andrew Kung told The Post that the prom exemplifies the philosophy at MSK, whose pediatric cancer center is ranked the best in the country and treats people up to age 40. 'This is one of the most special events for us,' he said. '[We're] not just about curing disease but caring for the patient and family.' Advertisement 8 The Rodriguez family — 6-year-old Alessia (second from left), mom Maite, dad Diego and little sister Vida — had a great time at the event. Tamara Beckwith 8 Jon Lyrick hopes to one day volunteer at the event. Tamara Beckwith Jon Lyrick was decked out in a show-stopping silver and black suit from Portabella. The 25-year-old from Crown Heights partied with friends as he told The Post that someday he'd 'love to come back to prom as a volunteer.' Advertisement Lyrick, who has undergone two bone marrow transplants, is feeling stronger every day. 'I love to have fun,' he told The Post between songs on the dance floor, where he happily spun around friends and IV poles. 'Today is a good day.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woodburn: Some things I think I know…
The mile marker of a birthday is a good time for reflection and so today, four days before beginning my sixty-sixth lap around the sun, here are a few things I have come to know... Always double-knot your shoelaces. Never pass up a barefoot walk on the beach. Love is more powerful than penicillin. Never ever pass up a chance to gaze at a sunrise, or sunset, or rainbow. Always take the opportunity to gaze at the stars on a clear night — or at Starry Night and other masterpiece paintings. Speaking of art and masterpieces, these two bookend John Wooden-isms will carry you far: 'Make friendship a fine art' and 'Make each day your masterpiece.' Who you travel with is far more important than where you travel. All the same, Robert Frost was right: Take the road less traveled by. Even if wrongly attributed to John Muir, this advice is also right: 'Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.' Don't save the good china plates and crystal goblets and heirloom silverware only for special occasions. Do spend as much time as you can with people who lift you up and as little as possible with those who pull you down. Writing a thank-you note, or handwritten letter, is always a few minutes well spent. A good many movies and books are too long, but most hugs are too short. A positive attitude will positively carry you far. Never pass up a chance to hold hands with a boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife or partner, child or elderly. 'I'm sorry' can be as healing as 'I love you.' Don't let your fears outweigh your dreams. One minute of encouragement following a defeat or painful failure is worth far more than an hour of accolades and praise after a triumph or big success. Artificial Intelligence worries me, but not half so much as Real Stupidity does. The value of a compliment is often underrated by the giver, but is rarely underappreciated by the recipient. This African proverb is right: 'There are two lasting gifts you can give your child: one is roots, the other is wings.' Do unto others as you would have them do unto your children or grandchildren is a better Golden Rule. We can always make room for one more at the dinner table, or in our heart. Maya Angelou was right: 'When you leave home, you take home with you.' The best travels, and life journeys too, often wind about a bit crookedly. Even a 'bad' road trip will give you some good memories to last a lifetime. It is not truly a favor if you make a person feel like you are doing them a favor. It takes worn-out running shoes to finish a marathon; worn-out brushes before you can paint a masterpiece; burnt pans to become a seasoned chef; and blistered fingertips to master the guitar. Some of my very favorite adults seem like they are just tall children. No matter your age, never pass up a chance to ride a Ferris wheel or carousel. If you can be world class at only one thing, make it kindness. JFK was right when he said, 'One person can make a difference and everyone should try.' My dear friend Wayne Bryan is even more right: 'If you don't make an effort to help others less fortunate than you, then you're just wasting your time on Earth.' Don't waste your time on Earth. Stopping to smell the roses is never a waste of time. Woody Woodburn writes a weekly column for The Star and can be contacted at WoodyWriter@ His books are available at This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Woodburn: Some things I think I know…
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Mesmerizing new simulation shows the space between stars like you've never seen it before
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If you've ever poured milk into a cup of coffee and watched it swirl, you've seen turbulence in action. This phenomenon is responsible for everything from a bumpy airplane trip to ocean currents. Now, researchers have developed a way to visualize in unprecedented detail the turbulence within the interstellar medium — the clouds of gas and charged particles between stars — and how it interacts with magnetic fields. The model was described in a paper published May 13 in the journal Nature Astronomy. "This is the first time we can study these phenomena at this level of precision and at these different scales," James Beattie, an astrophysicist at the University of Toronto and Princeton University, and lead author of the new study, said in a statement. Such complex calculations take a lot of computing power. To develop their model, Beattie and his colleagues used the SuperMUC-NG supercomputer at Germany's Leibniz Supercomputing Center. The model is scalable, consisting of a series of virtual modules that can be stacked to form a cube of up to 10,000 units. At this size, it can help researchers simulate our galaxy's magnetic field. When scaled down, it can be used to model more localized turbulent processes in space, such as the solar wind, the stream of charged particles emanating from the sun. "This is the first time we can study these phenomena at this level of precision and at these different scales," Beattie said. Related: Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky' The charged particles in the interstellar medium are significantly more diffuse than even ultrahigh vacuum experiments on Earth. Still, their motion is enough to generate a magnetic field. This field is millions of times weaker than a fridge magnet, but in the vacuum of space, it plays a major role in shaping galaxies, and even in forming stars. Unlike previous simulations, the new model considered this dynamic, replicating how the field shifts and swirls interstellar ions from areas of higher or lower density based on their charge. This could help astrophysicists gain a deeper understanding of how galaxies like our own came to be. RELATED STORIES —A dozen black holes may be 'wandering' through our galaxy — and they're the rarest type in the universe —Astronomers spy puzzlingly 'perfect' cosmic orb with unknown size and location —Venus may be geologically 'alive' after all, reanalysis of 30-year-old NASA data reveals In the future, Beattie and his team hope to develop models with even higher resolution. They also plan to compare their simulations against real-world data, such as solar wind measurements. Sensitive new observatories, like Australia and South Africa's joint Square Kilometre Array, promise to make these models even more precise. The images promise to be just as stunning. "I love doing turbulence research," Beattie said. "It looks the same whether you're looking at the plasma between galaxies, within galaxies, within the solar system, in a cup of coffee or in Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night.'"
