With precious metals in short supply, the people of Europe began to use what historian David Herlihy calls 'substitute money' – not barter or commodity money, but liquid assets of high value called 'mobilia', such as silver jewelry, furs, fine textiles …

Valley folks looking for sophisticated bling, meet your new best friend. Today, David Yurman will debut its fourth fine jewelry haven in California at Westfield Topanga. The Gisele Bündchen-approved designer gave us an exclusive first look at his luxe …

Step out the door, and you're within strolling distance of several fine restaurants and boutiques specializing in western and ski wear and sterling silver jewelry. Durango is known for its craft brews, so make a point to stop at Ska, Durango or …

Stop by the Artists' Undertaking Gallery in Occoquan through Feb. 3 to see “New Beginnings,” an exhibit featuring painting and printmaking by Roger Frey of Woodbridge, fine silver and bronze jewelry by Sherry Chaples of Springfield and carved eggshells …

“If they do not complement this week's decisions with further announcements that anchor inflation and devaluation expectations, we should expect more inflation and foreign exchange volatility,” said Ignacio Labaqui, who analyzes Argentina for New York …

The irony that refuses to bother our leaders is that notwithstanding the immense wealth oil has since 1958 handed this country, with other additional competitive advantages in the world's most populous black nation, efforts to reduce the cost of …

Despite the possibility of the measure leading to a more competitive economy, devaluation implies several risks for the domestic economy, including a higher inflation rate, which could lead to higher pay demands from trade unions in the upcoming wage …

This is an interesting development because just a couple of years ago, Vitter was at the center of a scandal related to the notorious DC Madam, Deborah Jeane Palfrey, who ran an escort service that catered to wealthy Washington-area clients. Phone …

As China transforms into a consumption-driven economic model with a growing population of affluent middle-class consumers, the Chinese market is increasingly promising for French brands, but how to target and reach the right customers remain …