Wow! Great minds think alike indeed. I seem to recall a movie plot quite similar to this. Thought of it when I heard: 'several million $$ worth of jewelry'.

All the recent (last decade) mega million dollar jewel heists in France and Brussels have ended with no one hurt and no shots fired.

Are they robbing people or stores?

BTW this reminds me, last week I was shopping with friends and we wondered into a little boutique. It was all costume jewelry, which I used to eschew. But I have come to realize that much of even the best jewelry does in fact go in and out of style, and am less willing to pay more than 4 figures for things. Anyway, the saleswoman didn't call it costume jewelry or knockoffs, she called it all "travel" jewelry. Love that term, Of course, dahlllling, I have a 20 carat diamond, but I travel with this stuff!

"they ate social media moguls"

Hee hee

We have family/friends in South America and when we visit we always wear our "travel" jewelry ... but most is pretty modest because you don't want to attract attention and become a victim, since the criminals have gotten more short tempered and violent over the years.

yeah Linelle, i fixed that typo

tee hee

yes, Chispa, I have heard of the concept, just never heard the fake stuff marketed as "travel jewelry"

"Travel" does sound better than faux or costume!

There was a friend in the apartment with her who was able to hide and call the bodyguard and then the police.

I am no fan of hers ad I don't watch their shows, but this does seem to be legit.

Ohh. I'd heard she was alone

Hmmm...my thoughts too were that it was too pat. She's ALWAYS got an entourage and that damned phone with her constantly. I saw photos of her during her visit and she had NO jewelry on, so I can't imagine what jewelry she was travelling with that was in the $10 million dollar range. I can't really recall seeing her wear much jewelry anyway-sometimes diamond studs, and I guess her wedding ring.

She DID pull off that scam marriage and got hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts, not to mention the revenue, so I wouldn't necessarily put some kind of stunt out of their realm.

I read the same that gscience did....alright, I confess to being guilty of checking TMZ occasionally for some senseless gossip about people I'll never know or meet ;0)

A friend/guest in a downstairs bedroom who heard the commotion and called the body guard back to the apartment. He arrived too late to stop the 'robbery' and released Kim. There was a photo of the ring last month in one of the magazines, a gift of a second ring from her husband and designed by the same maker as her engagement/wedding ring. Which still could have been part of a well timed intentional plan, I don't know. I find the whole family pretty bizarre and still don't understand what it is they do that they are in the news constantly and have received so much attention.

My SIL has 'travel' jewelry. Even though insured, the good things stay here, and in recent years by 'here' I mean in her jewelers safe in his store. The best pieces don't go on vacation and only partly because they would be missed if lost or taken....it's more of a personal safety measure, not calling attention to herself.

Mtn I believe they also hit private individuals, for example yachts of Russian "businessmen" who might not be inclined to report it.

I think people bring their best bling to fashion week to show it off, don't they?

Side note because of course it likely wasn't them, but great long form read about the pink panthers, even the places they operate are so movie esque: http://reprints.longform.org/the-pink-panthers

She regularly posts on social media about her bling and her whereabouts.

https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/could-kim-kardashians-social-media-presence-have-played-a-role-in-robbery-235529730.html

Hmm, maybe need to think the "travel jewelry" for my upcoming trip to China. Didn't even really think of that, but I will be travelling by myself and meeting up with others.

I would have to buy up just to reach travel jewelry level.

My two favorite pairs of earrings came from the clearance counter at a mid level dept store. I would be sad to lose them but I wouldn't be out much money. I only brought one pair on a recent trip, not due to fear of loss, but due to disinterest in jewelry. I am always under-bejeweled compared to my friends.

Keep in mind that "rushing to her side" involved a plane ride of 7-8 hrs so he wasn't any more comforting or protective by cutting the show early by one hour. How sad for them that so many people, me included, have trouble believing it wasn't a publicity driven stunt.

ETA:. Have you ever seen or heard of Rolling Stones, B Streisand, C du Soleil acrobats, E John, etc. take a phone call mid concert????? I haven't.

People Magazine asks if this is the ring stolen (worth $ 4 million). I have no idea how much the mouth jewelry is worth, but if she had earrings that match the ring the $10 mill is not an unreasonable amount.

I have never seen this type of tooth adornment....do you all have some?

BBC on how to dispose of stolen diamonds:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37549465

I really hope it is not a scam. I can't fathom it......but I don't understand millions of dollars in jewelry even if you can afford it. I have some
"pricey" jewelry but I would not buy anything that cost the same as my home. But in the end I cannot imagine her fear to not get home to her kids. She is a Mom and that is scary.

I don't leave the house without my grill, girl!!!

She is a Mom and that is scary.

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Agree. Maybe now she'll start acting like one. Her kids seem more like accessories than children.

Well, I obviously don't keep up with the Kardashians and know what they are posting on a daily basis. I thought she was alone too.

I heard on GMA this morning that the big diamond and anything else identifiable has already had any identifying marks removed and cut up into smaller diamonds and put into other jewelry pieces.

Kim excels at promoting herself and flashing her bling is part of her image. Unfortunately she doesn't appear to have a filter of any kind when it comes to herself and in this instance the news are reporting that her social media addiction may have made her an easy mark.

As to the '10 million stolen" - it may have only been a few pieces. Her 20 carat ring stone was an emerald cut rated as 2 A and valued around 4 million. Her original engagement ring was a 15 carat and also had a rating of 2A which is a rarity. It is a flawless, D color (which actually is colorless) perfectly proportioned cushion and supposedly worth 1.3 million.

We all know the 4 C's, but there is an additional test that can be done on large, gem quality stones of exceptional value. . It requires an infrared spectrometer that measures impurities at the atomic level. Less than 2% of gem diamonds are 2 A.

The thieves won't have any difficulty fencing that stone. If necessary they can remove any identifying marks and have the stone re-cut.

It was (of course) on Today this morning. Nothing was mentioned about anyone else being there (not saying there wasn't, just what Today reported). They did say the bodyguard was out at a nightclub with the two sisters. Apparently her engagement ring was one piece stolen. It was commented on about Kim releasing so much info and pictures on social media.

^^ Billy Bush with all his "connections" confirmed that French police said Kim was bound and gagged and begged, so "yeah, that did happen".

What did happen is that's what Kim told the police.

It's 2016. 24-hours later and not one report of cctv/security footage confirming that 5 men went into and out of the hotel/apt.? No footage of men dressed as police on the street? Nothing?

If true, these are very, very dangerous criminals and I'd expect a bit more development at this point.

Wondering, since report I read said she was there for Fashion Week, if some of what was reportedly stolen had just been purchased?

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-paris-robbery-good-true-article-1.2815747

Tooth adornment? It must be a lot of work to be her.

LisaD82- I think the same thing! I picture a Downton Abbeyesque scenario where Kim has staff pack all of her bags, schlepp them to and fro, and dress her as she gazes, mesmerized, into the mirror.

I can't imagine having to put myself together with perfect hair/wigs, make up, outfit, shoes, jewels and then think...I know I'm forgetting something. Something just isn't complete Oh, right, my mouths jewelry.

Oy.

Have you ever seen or heard of Rolling Stones, B Streisand, C du Soleil acrobats, E John, etc. take a phone call mid concert????? I haven't.

I would hope they would be able to if something dire happened to their partner during the concert. I think walking offstage is pretty common, though usually has to do with artistic temper tantrums and not family tragedy (fortunately).

Elton John ranted at security guards and stopped a concert 40 mins early this year.

Everly Brothers broke up onstage when Phil walked off mid concert (70s).

Barbra refused to perform for 30 years due to stage fright.

Eric Clapton walked off stage in 2014 over technical difficulties.

Robo IT seems I've given you the impression Kanye s/n care. Not what I meant at all. But I must be making the mistake of putting Miss Kim in my shoes. For ex. Years ago I fell off my bike. I broke 5 ribs though I didn't know it immediately. DH had planned to meet a biz assoc for lunch that day but was ready to take me to hospital for ck up. I insisted that he continue his plans b/c I could manage so no need to disrupt his plans. When pain kicked in, you bet I got his company and full assistance.

Kanye was entertaining 10000sof people for pay. Kim is no Shrinking violet, and reports so far seem to suggest she was OK. So what was another hour? Would be hysterical if he orchestrated the whole thing and put her in harm's way (fake harm's way).

the WORST part of this whole thing is how many people are disbelieving. So sad to be perceived as such false, phoney people.

would be hysterical if his motivation was to get there ASAP b/c of material loss, not Miss Kim's discomfort. ( contorted sneer)

I also hope that when they file insurance loss papers they include concert ticket refunds...if for real, this wasn't just about K & K

If my husband was subjected to an armed robbery I literally wouldn't be able to focus on work, I think it would be awful to feel like I had to perform. And I'm saying this as someone who had emergency surgery at 2am on Tuesday morning and was presenting to a group of 50 seven hours later. But that was me and my call. My husband was right there by my side until 2am and if he had had to work at that hour, I would definitely have expected him to leave work to be with me.

I don't think anyone should condemn him for leaving the stage for such a reason. He also only left 20 minutes early so I don't think the fans really deserve a refund, particularly since it was part of a larger festival. I also don't blame whoever told him what was happening - it's gotta be a huge decision to make whether or not to interrupt your boss for such a piece of news but I think it was the right call.

"Kanye, who was headlining the festival, went onstage at 8:45 p.m. He was scheduled to perform until 10 p.m., but ended his set at 9:40, halfway through the song "Heartless," announcing: "I'm sorry, family emergency, I have to stop the show."

I don't know bossy, if he had continued with his show wouldn't people be dissing him for not stopping and giving her his support (even by phone)?

As much as I dislike how the Kardashians have made their fortunes, they have made their fortunes and are liked by many.

Heck, back in my day I followed most anything written about Cheryl Tieggs and Cybill Shepherd. Of course it was different, I had to go to the store and buy a copy of Teen Magazine...

you are a better person for seeing the nobility and gallantry in him so I sincerely hope this thing is not artificial drama--I can't become more jaded than I am

hahah Maddie

Did anyone else think that shadow on her boob was a weird nipple?

I looked twice, dedtired. I really did, just to make sure.

I really think Kim and Kanye are very much in love and a family unit.

Regardless of her/his fame and their careers, they seem very attentive and caring and loving parents. Although, I can't see what she sees in Kanye-can't hardly stomach him, but it had to have been very upsetting, scary, and emotional time for her, and I would have rushed off to my DH also.

I hate that she is wearing the teeth jewelry. Yuk!

So far, zero video footage. Hmmm.

I've heard nothing about it. I like being out of loop sometimes :)

It happened in Paris, not in the U.S. - the police don't operate in the same way and aren't obligated to divulge any details of an investigation to the public, much less the American public.
Do you really hate someone you don't personally know and know nothing about, other than what you've been fed, so much that you think she set herself up to lose everything? Her image is her fortune.
There was a witness in the apartment, it was NOT a hotel room. A guard and concierge/receptionist were also victimized.
We've had no-talent celebrities forever, long before the internet and sex tapes (who cares). The much worshiped Marilyn Monroe comes to mind immediately.

Do you really hate someone you don't personally know and know nothing about, other than what you've been fed, so much that you think she set herself up to lose everything? Her image is her fortune.

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Fed? The Kardashians' very existence relies on them mainlining speedballs of their ostentatious and lascivious lives into the public's veins on pretty much a daily basis!

"I really think Kim and Kanye are very much in love..."

I guess I really don't understand how anyone could come to any such assumption. Maybe they are...maybe they aren't.

We don't know them.

I am online almost constantly and they aren't a part of my online world at all.

I don't understand how *they* could possibly be mainlining their lives into the public's veins WITHOUT permission.

I'll read an article once in a while but I have to CLICK on it to do so - no one and nothing compels me to do so.

I also don't watch Good Morning America or The Today show, and I don't read entertainment magazines. As a frequent visitor to Paris, this story is of interest to me.

A lot of people like them, hence their popularity and financial successes.

Don't read anything about them! Change the channel! It's all in your control.

As for 'flaunting wealth', that can be said about a lot of things every day Americans own - houses, vehicles, smartphones, etc.

As a celebrity, I'd have a certain expectation of safety and security at an exclusive residence in Paris and, of all things, would feel that wearing expensive jewelry to designer shows during Fashion Week would be just fine and expected of me.

Did you just say Marilyn Monroe had no talent?

Now apparently they have found CCTV footage of the intruders, although the source IS The Sun. Turns out the handcuffed concierge was also trapped in apartment

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1912281/kim-kardashian-paris-thieves-caught-cctv-mirror/amp/

What's that you say, Stephen Breyer ?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2016/10/05/kim-kardashian-makes-it-to-the-supreme-court-justice-steven-breyer-brings-up-her-robbery-in-court/

SCJ Breyer has Kim's number.

Is Inspector Clouseau on the case yet?