there some stupid people who make stupid [bleep] [bleep] made [bleep] coments ,how would you like it if iy happend to you or some one you know,they need to shut down this comment site cause people are rell ignorant ediots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sure the party that lost it is devastated. Let's hope because of it's uniqueness, somebody recognizes it and calls the authorities so an arrest can be made and the ring is returned to it's rightful owner.
Am I the only one who thinks this might be a scam? It seems vary convenient that the crime happened where there were no security cameras, She is aproached by someone with a knife and all they want is the ring, not her cash but a ring which he would have had no clue she was wearing beforehand. ANd she happens to have a picture of it. This smells like an insurance scam to me. I think the wedding was called off and doesn't want to give the ring back, or they are both in on it. No witnesses Still light out, when it supposedly happened Fishy fishy fishy.
Glad you said it first. I was thinking some of the same things. My daughter worked for Macy's and they have a lot of security cameras. Find it very strange that there were no camers near the loading docks.
There are just to many disparidies (sp) Things just don't add up. And if you have the presence of mind to scream, a guy with a knife will probably run, especially in an open , busy parking lot in daylight. This is all just speculation of course.
as a former security person at macy's there are always security cameras on the loading dock. that is the number 1 place for a theft to take place. but wait--how weird is this--the secuirty cameras by chance didn't catch this theft!!! hummmmmmmmmmm FISHY. what a bogus theft report this is. and crap that ring-just damn ugly and no way it is $25k maybe $25 dollars!
I recall a story a month or two (or more?) ago of a middle aged woman who was 'robbed' of her ring at the Sun Valley Mall in Concord. Fast forward two days later and she cops to the truth that she lost it and was too chicken to tell her husband. WHOOPS.
This story is the same and different at the same time. For one; I didn't know Antioch -- and sorry for what I am about to say but I believe it to be true -- had the demographic that could afford a $25,000 dollar ring even on CREDIT!
I absolutely agree on the numerous comments on the quality of the diamond. I think it is as yellow as a banana and, while it is way too small of a photo to judge further, I suspect it might be one of a few things:
a) Four little diamonds stuck together to make a BIG diamond (a cheapskate's way to make four one-carat diamonds look like one four-carat...if only the lines in the middle would go away, eh?)
b) If it really IS four-carat, then I know it 'scores' the lowest on color and clarity.
I don't want to sound jealous because I am not with this particular ring. In looking at it, and knowing what I know about diamonds, if this IS a four-carat rock and it DID cost $25,000 dollars...it is a certifiable piece of garbage.
So cheers to the woman who cried to the police for what actually is a favor that the thief did for her in stealing it. If the ring was insured, maybe she can put the $25,000 into something that ISN'T hi-lighter yellow.
If this is a scam, shame on our "victim" for being so stupid. If it is not a scam, shame on all of you for pre-judging. Whether the ring is ugly, or not, expensive, or not, everyone in here is making a judgement without any sort of fact. Who care's if her ring is lowest clarity, the main point should be if security cameras filmed this, and if not, why? Let the police and investigators figure that out, and until then, let the "victim" be a victim. If she is found guilty of making this up, then everyone in here has the right, through the forum to "let her have it!!!"
...uhhhh...all I said was for her to drop the supposed $25,000 on a better ring. I also suggested that perhaps the ring going 'missing' is a blessing in disguise (assuming its validity). And the 'main point' has absolutely nothing to do with security cameras (who cares?). It has to do with a ring being stolen by a 'black man wearing a hat with red embroidery.' With a knife. At 5pm. In a crowded mall. You CAN run...but I digress...
And I don't know what 'pre-judging' is, I like to call it judging. Or judgemental. Or passing judgement. Either one of the three should do. You previously used judgment so we will qualify that as the go-to word. But personally, I am none of the above. Just suspicious. Because I heard this song a couple of months ago that, as I wrote earlier, turned out to be a liar of a wife.
And nobody really cares if her ring is low quality nor does anybody truly care about her losing her ring simply because it is not 'ours' to have let alone to lose. But we are all entitled to pass our opinions. Our suspicions. Our thoughts. Our beliefs. I can say "she's crazy" just as easy as you can say "shame on you." That's what this comment forum is for. But I am stating fact when I say a $25,000 dollar four-carat rock is NOT a high quality diamond. This is not judgement. This is a factual reality brought upon by DeBeers' (and others) control of worldwide diamond inventory. I DO know I wouldn't make such a big investment for something so cheap looking.
So yes indeed I have no worries, NoWorries.
Consider this; all 'big' retail stores have incredible surveillance systems. Especially in shoplifting-prone environments like that Antioch Macy's. Pan-and-scan cameras that can zoom in on something as tiny as a driver's license and give you a crystal clear picture. That said...I would suspect that if the police were on their A-game, they would have corroborated her story that such a large ring existed by checking the footage of her time in Macy's to see if there is a four-carat monstrosity on her ring finger. THAT should be obvious zoomed OUT even. I DO believe it is safe to say she had an engagement ring (leap of faith here), but I also think it's very easy to fudge the financials on an investment like that. To round up. Generously. To compensate. Which tells you volumes about just how good (read: HORRIBLE) her pending marriage will turn out to be (d-i-v-o-r-c-e) when she can't accept what her fiance got her. So if any part of her story is a fabrication, it is wrong on SO many levels.
One more 'critique' on the story. Short on details. To answer a lot of these what-if questions, just having a bit more information with regard to what the police HAVE done/looked into about the ring would go a long way I think? Satisfy the water cooler talkers!
A parting thought...perhaps it IS a four-carat ring....of the cubic zirconia variety. $25,000 then becomes $2,500. That extra '0' is a big difference maker.
Rock on Free Bird!!! I, like you have the satisfaction knowing I didn't buy this load of garbage for a minute. Hopefully she'll be given a bill for all the police man hours that where wasted trying to get to the bottom of this. Some stories are just to ridiculus to even consider..........this was one of them.
I am just being speculitive. It all just sems to easy, to hassle free if you will. Most robbers are looking for quick cash. Not difficult to sell jewlery.
Good job to the three of you who were absolutely correct when you suggested perhaps this was a scam. Today's Chronicle (May 28) says that Shabnam Barekzai, 22 has been arrested for allegedly making up a story about a man robbing her of her $25,000 diamond ring.
Among the clues were that 'police learned Barekzai had obtained an insurance policy on her ring and had received a notice from the insurance company advising her that the policy was going to be canceled May 2 because of her poor credit history'. Also in the story, it stated officers have not located the ring, but found evidence that it had been sold. There were other parts of the story that shows not only is she pathetic and unethical, but, she is also stupid (in my opinion). _____________________________________________________________ Again, good job to the three of you for hinting that this smelled like a scam. To those of you that will say she is innocent until proven guilty--you are correct; however, common sense says that it is very, very, very likely that she is guilty.______________ Andy
Your being too reasonable. Most of the others would rather let's their imaginations run wild with all kinds of speculations. It's kind of a mind game isn't it? I have to take it at face value until proven otherwise. They don't even mention the thief with the knife. I hope they don't have to encounter him any time soon, because he's still out there.
So what about the lady that had her mothers jewelry stolen from her home? Are they going to write an article and put a picture up for her? Or only for some stupid [bleep] that wore a very expensive ring to Macy's and oh got robbed. Hello retard, leave that kind of jewelry at home. I think this is dumb. The ring is hideous, sell it and buy a car or something. I just think that its redundant that they would make a big deal over this ring when people are getting there homes robbed and never hearing or seeing there possessions again. And not having justice. This story is about some spoiled [bleep] that has to show off some hideous peice of equipment. Maybe she will learn from this.
"The suspect is described as a black man, in his 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, with a thin moustache, wearing a black baseball hat with red embroidery."
And on second notice, doesnt the description match like every African American male in this area???
"Some say the end is near.Some say we'll see armageddon soon.I certainly hope we will. I sure could use a vacation from this. Bull[bleep] three ring circus sideshow of. Freaks."
<cite>"The suspect is described as a black man, in his 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, with a thin moustache, wearing a black baseball hat with red embroidery."
And on second notice, doesnt the description match like every African American male in this area???</cite>
I was thinking that this actually describes my fiance, shy of the height, almost to a T. We teased him after the story came out that he was lucky the washing machine screwed up his hat (hat holder broke open, hat lost it's shape) or he'd have to stop wearing it. It's black with red embroidery.
Thanks for inserting some personal equilibrium into a potentially volatile issue -- jumping to conclusions seems to be all too prevalent these days, but remains unproductive, and should be considered unacceptable by the fair-minded on this, and all other, forums.
without a little conclusion jumping? Things would be slightly more relaxed, but hey, who wants that?<insert sarcastic smirk here>
You're welcome. I try and relate some things to my personal life to gain perspective. I used to share a lot more on the forums when they were in the old format. This one is just irritating, but I'm slowly, but reluctantly, adjusting.
I'd like to tease that fiance of yours too. Who washes their hats for Godsakes? I'd be afraid the red embroidery would turn my hat pink, along with my socks, white T's, and toothbrush bristles, etc, etc.
No Bounce silly, that's better suited for people who use wimpy soft bristled fufu toothbrushes. Arm and Hammer "Essentials" for a firm bristled rugged guy like me! (The green "Mountain Rain" on the left, not the purple "Lavender & Linen" on the right).
Posted on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 18:03 — by anotherguest
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thank you for posting it now!
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I'm sure the thug who stole that had no idea it was going to be worth $25,000 and become difficult to pawn. Nice rock though.
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That is one ugly ring. Looks like it came out of a box of Cracker Jack.
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$25k fior that thing? Think she literally got ripped off!
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there some stupid people who make stupid [bleep] [bleep] made [bleep] coments ,how would you like it if iy happend to you or some one you know,they need to shut down this comment site cause people are rell ignorant ediots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm sure the party that lost it is devastated. Let's hope because of it's uniqueness, somebody recognizes it and calls the authorities so an arrest can be made and the ring is returned to it's rightful owner.
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I smell a setup.
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Am I the only one who thinks this might be a scam? It seems vary convenient that the crime happened where there were no security cameras, She is aproached by someone with a knife and all they want is the ring, not her cash but a ring which he would have had no clue she was wearing beforehand. ANd she happens to have a picture of it. This smells like an insurance scam to me. I think the wedding was called off and doesn't want to give the ring back, or they are both in on it. No witnesses Still light out, when it supposedly happened Fishy fishy fishy.
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Glad you said it first. I was thinking some of the same things. My daughter worked for Macy's and they have a lot of security cameras. Find it very strange that there were no camers near the loading docks.
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There are just to many disparidies (sp) Things just don't add up. And if you have the presence of mind to scream, a guy with a knife will probably run, especially in an open , busy parking lot in daylight. This is all just speculation of course.
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as a former security person at macy's there are always security cameras on the loading dock. that is the number 1 place for a theft to take place. but wait--how weird is this--the secuirty cameras by chance didn't catch this theft!!! hummmmmmmmmmm FISHY. what a bogus theft report this is. and crap that ring-just damn ugly and no way it is $25k maybe $25 dollars!
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I recall a story a month or two (or more?) ago of a middle aged woman who was 'robbed' of her ring at the Sun Valley Mall in Concord. Fast forward two days later and she cops to the truth that she lost it and was too chicken to tell her husband. WHOOPS.
This story is the same and different at the same time. For one; I didn't know Antioch -- and sorry for what I am about to say but I believe it to be true -- had the demographic that could afford a $25,000 dollar ring even on CREDIT!
I absolutely agree on the numerous comments on the quality of the diamond. I think it is as yellow as a banana and, while it is way too small of a photo to judge further, I suspect it might be one of a few things:
a) Four little diamonds stuck together to make a BIG diamond (a cheapskate's way to make four one-carat diamonds look like one four-carat...if only the lines in the middle would go away, eh?) b) If it really IS four-carat, then I know it 'scores' the lowest on color and clarity.
I don't want to sound jealous because I am not with this particular ring. In looking at it, and knowing what I know about diamonds, if this IS a four-carat rock and it DID cost $25,000 dollars...it is a certifiable piece of garbage.
So cheers to the woman who cried to the police for what actually is a favor that the thief did for her in stealing it. If the ring was insured, maybe she can put the $25,000 into something that ISN'T hi-lighter yellow.
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If this is a scam, shame on our "victim" for being so stupid. If it is not a scam, shame on all of you for pre-judging. Whether the ring is ugly, or not, expensive, or not, everyone in here is making a judgement without any sort of fact. Who care's if her ring is lowest clarity, the main point should be if security cameras filmed this, and if not, why? Let the police and investigators figure that out, and until then, let the "victim" be a victim. If she is found guilty of making this up, then everyone in here has the right, through the forum to "let her have it!!!"
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...uhhhh...all I said was for her to drop the supposed $25,000 on a better ring. I also suggested that perhaps the ring going 'missing' is a blessing in disguise (assuming its validity). And the 'main point' has absolutely nothing to do with security cameras (who cares?). It has to do with a ring being stolen by a 'black man wearing a hat with red embroidery.' With a knife. At 5pm. In a crowded mall. You CAN run...but I digress...
And I don't know what 'pre-judging' is, I like to call it judging. Or judgemental. Or passing judgement. Either one of the three should do. You previously used judgment so we will qualify that as the go-to word. But personally, I am none of the above. Just suspicious. Because I heard this song a couple of months ago that, as I wrote earlier, turned out to be a liar of a wife.
And nobody really cares if her ring is low quality nor does anybody truly care about her losing her ring simply because it is not 'ours' to have let alone to lose. But we are all entitled to pass our opinions. Our suspicions. Our thoughts. Our beliefs. I can say "she's crazy" just as easy as you can say "shame on you." That's what this comment forum is for. But I am stating fact when I say a $25,000 dollar four-carat rock is NOT a high quality diamond. This is not judgement. This is a factual reality brought upon by DeBeers' (and others) control of worldwide diamond inventory. I DO know I wouldn't make such a big investment for something so cheap looking.
So yes indeed I have no worries, NoWorries.
Consider this; all 'big' retail stores have incredible surveillance systems. Especially in shoplifting-prone environments like that Antioch Macy's. Pan-and-scan cameras that can zoom in on something as tiny as a driver's license and give you a crystal clear picture. That said...I would suspect that if the police were on their A-game, they would have corroborated her story that such a large ring existed by checking the footage of her time in Macy's to see if there is a four-carat monstrosity on her ring finger. THAT should be obvious zoomed OUT even. I DO believe it is safe to say she had an engagement ring (leap of faith here), but I also think it's very easy to fudge the financials on an investment like that. To round up. Generously. To compensate. Which tells you volumes about just how good (read: HORRIBLE) her pending marriage will turn out to be (d-i-v-o-r-c-e) when she can't accept what her fiance got her. So if any part of her story is a fabrication, it is wrong on SO many levels.
One more 'critique' on the story. Short on details. To answer a lot of these what-if questions, just having a bit more information with regard to what the police HAVE done/looked into about the ring would go a long way I think? Satisfy the water cooler talkers!
A parting thought...perhaps it IS a four-carat ring....of the cubic zirconia variety. $25,000 then becomes $2,500. That extra '0' is a big difference maker.
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Rock on Free Bird!!! I, like you have the satisfaction knowing I didn't buy this load of garbage for a minute. Hopefully she'll be given a bill for all the police man hours that where wasted trying to get to the bottom of this. Some stories are just to ridiculus to even consider..........this was one of them.
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I am just being speculitive. It all just sems to easy, to hassle free if you will. Most robbers are looking for quick cash. Not difficult to sell jewlery.
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Good job to the three of you who were absolutely correct when you suggested perhaps this was a scam. Today's Chronicle (May 28) says that Shabnam Barekzai, 22 has been arrested for allegedly making up a story about a man robbing her of her $25,000 diamond ring. Among the clues were that 'police learned Barekzai had obtained an insurance policy on her ring and had received a notice from the insurance company advising her that the policy was going to be canceled May 2 because of her poor credit history'. Also in the story, it stated officers have not located the ring, but found evidence that it had been sold. There were other parts of the story that shows not only is she pathetic and unethical, but, she is also stupid (in my opinion). _____________________________________________________________ Again, good job to the three of you for hinting that this smelled like a scam. To those of you that will say she is innocent until proven guilty--you are correct; however, common sense says that it is very, very, very likely that she is guilty.______________ Andy
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Your being too reasonable. Most of the others would rather let's their imaginations run wild with all kinds of speculations. It's kind of a mind game isn't it? I have to take it at face value until proven otherwise. They don't even mention the thief with the knife. I hope they don't have to encounter him any time soon, because he's still out there.
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So what about the lady that had her mothers jewelry stolen from her home? Are they going to write an article and put a picture up for her? Or only for some stupid [bleep] that wore a very expensive ring to Macy's and oh got robbed. Hello retard, leave that kind of jewelry at home. I think this is dumb. The ring is hideous, sell it and buy a car or something. I just think that its redundant that they would make a big deal over this ring when people are getting there homes robbed and never hearing or seeing there possessions again. And not having justice. This story is about some spoiled [bleep] that has to show off some hideous peice of equipment. Maybe she will learn from this.
"The suspect is described as a black man, in his 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, with a thin moustache, wearing a black baseball hat with red embroidery."
And on second notice, doesnt the description match like every African American male in this area???
"Some say the end is near.Some say we'll see armageddon soon.I certainly hope we will. I sure could use a vacation from this. Bull[bleep] three ring circus sideshow of. Freaks."
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and read this one...
<cite>"The suspect is described as a black man, in his 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, with a thin moustache, wearing a black baseball hat with red embroidery."
And on second notice, doesnt the description match like every African American male in this area???</cite>
I was thinking that this actually describes my fiance, shy of the height, almost to a T. We teased him after the story came out that he was lucky the washing machine screwed up his hat (hat holder broke open, hat lost it's shape) or he'd have to stop wearing it. It's black with red embroidery.
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Thanks for inserting some personal equilibrium into a potentially volatile issue -- jumping to conclusions seems to be all too prevalent these days, but remains unproductive, and should be considered unacceptable by the fair-minded on this, and all other, forums.
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without a little conclusion jumping? Things would be slightly more relaxed, but hey, who wants that?<insert sarcastic smirk here>
You're welcome. I try and relate some things to my personal life to gain perspective. I used to share a lot more on the forums when they were in the old format. This one is just irritating, but I'm slowly, but reluctantly, adjusting.
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I'd like to tease that fiance of yours too. Who washes their hats for Godsakes? I'd be afraid the red embroidery would turn my hat pink, along with my socks, white T's, and toothbrush bristles, etc, etc.
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Do you use 'Bounce" in the dryer to keep your toothbrush bristles soft and static free with a clean fresh mountain air scent?
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No Bounce silly, that's better suited for people who use wimpy soft bristled fufu toothbrushes. Arm and Hammer "Essentials" for a firm bristled rugged guy like me! (The green "Mountain Rain" on the left, not the purple "Lavender & Linen" on the right).