The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Bryant reached a settlement with a New York-based jeweler over non-payment for $246,000 worth of jewelry. Mikel J. Bowers, attorney for A+A Diamonds and Rafaello Company, which filed a suit against Bryant last month, confirmed a settlement was reached but wouldn't disclose the terms.
Diehards Line:Bryant purchased $267,000 worth of jewelry from A+A Diamonds LTD d/b/a Rafaello & Company, which makes high-end jewelry for celebrities and athletes.Bryant's attorney, Texas state Sen. Royce West, had said they were trying to settle the issue, which eventually happened. Another lawsuit filed by Eleow Hunt, a Colleyville, Texas, jeweler and ticket broker, said Bryant hasn't paid for jewelry and tickets to sporting events or repaid personal loans that collectively total in excess of $600,000. That suit hasn't been settled as yet.