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Anti-money laundering regulations...

Israël Diamond Exchange : new cash payement policies on goverment supervision...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=53347&ArticleTitle=Israel%2bDiamond%2bIndustry%2bReadies%2bfor%2bAnti-Money%2bLaundering%2bLaw

The Hope Spinel!

A 50.13 carat octogonal-cut stone set in a 19th-century silver and gold brooch, will be auctioned at the Bonhams London Fine Jewellery Sale on Sept. 24. The stone was part of the collection of Henry Philip Hope, the banker and gem collector who died in 1839...

http://www.jckonline.com/2015/09/04/hope-spinel-to-hit-block-bonhams-first-time-in-98-years

Chow Tai F**k : " An Heritage in Bloom"...

Created by Wallace Chan, famous jewellery artist...
with a 104 carat (D, IF, Ex, Ex, Ex) in center of this masterpiece diamond necklace...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=53303&ArticleTitle=Artist%2bChan%2bTurns%2b507-ct%2bCullinan%2bHeritage%2bDiamond%2bInto%2bJewelry%2bMasterpiece

Cameroun : the birth of a diamond industry...

Member of Kimberley Process with a very high potential in the east of the country, in Mobilong city where a mine was discover by C & K Mining....Emmanuel Bondé, Minister of Mines, receive the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) representatives...

http://www.investiraucameroun.com/mines/2808-6649-l-association-des-pays-africains-producteurs-de-diamant-fait-les-yeux-doux-au-cameroun

Portugal joins the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme...

The seventh European member state...

http://algarvedailynews.com/news/6405-portugal-is-upgraded-in-diamond-trade

Fancy Colors Diamonds Performance...

1% increasing over April to July...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=53209&ArticleTitle=Blue%2bDiamonds%2bDrive%2bColor%2bIndex%2bHigher%2bin%2b2Q

Sierra Leone : fall of diamonds exports!

Because of Ebola virus...

http://www.lalibre.be/dernieres-depeches/afp/sierra-leone-les-exportations-d-or-et-de-diamant-en-chute-libre-a-cause-d-ebola-55d899d63570b546536a1766

A 336-carat diamond!

Find in the Karowe mine (Botwana) by Lucara Diamond Corp.,
Included a Type IIa...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=53149&ArticleTitle=Lucara%2bFinds%2b336-Carat%2bDiamond%2bat%2bBotswana%2bMine

1 250 carats for a diamond socker ball!

Made by DWS Jewelry & CO, Karim Benzema wanted a show piece to decorate his new home : 250 000$...

http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/17/karim-benzema-diamond-soccer-ball/

Sotheby's : Jewelry Online Sales...

Following the success of its online sales participation, Sotheby’s has advanced its digital strategy with a new online salesroom and bidding platform features, including private messaging, along with enhanced video streaming...

http://www.idexonline.com/FullArticle?Id=41017

Steven Seagal & russian diamond industry...

The famous american actor visits Alrosa mining...during a personnal trip to find russian relatives...

http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/news/n0347-steven-seagal-travels-to-siberia-in-search-of-diamondsand-his-long-lost-ancestors/

Oprah Winfrey with diamonds...

Oprah Winfrey refuses to receive activists affiliated to the non-profit group Adalayah-NV denouncing Lev Leviev diamantaire maybye involved in a human right abuses in Angola...

http://mondoweiss.net/2015/07/activists-winfrey-distance

GIA : new digital report...

For round brilliant diamond between 0.15 to 0.29 carats branded under the name GIA Diamond Focus Report...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=53022&ArticleTitle=GIA%2bLaunches%2bNew%2bDigital%2bReport%2bfor%2b0.15-Ct.%2bto%2b0.29-Ct.%2bWhite%2bDiamonds

The jewellery retailers increased their marketing budget on social medias!

Facebook is the top acquisition plateform ...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=52892&ArticleTitle=Retailers%2bCite%2bFacebook%2bas%2ba%2bTop%2bCustomer%2bAcquisition%2bMarketing%2bTool

IndusInd Bank Acquires Diamond Loan Portefolio held by Royal Bank of Scotland...

Acquisition of the indian's diamond and jewellery financing business loan portefolio valued at $640 million, an originally part of lending bank ABN AMRO...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=52939&ArticleTitle=IndusInd%2bBank%2bAcquires%2bDiamond%2bLoan%2bPortfolio%2bHeld%2bby%2bRBS

Van Cleef & Arpels New Collection...

Seven Seas inspired by aquatic creatures...

http://www.vancleefarpels.com/ww/en.html

De Beers : 10th Anniversary Talisman Designs...

"The raw beauty of our natural rough and polished diamonds in a sensual combination..."

http://www.idexonline.com/FullArticle?Id=40916

Embargo or not?

Indian diamond traders have deferred their decision to put an embargo on rough diamonds imports ...
We are encouraging self-discipline by the traders in import and purchase of rough diamonds based on their inventory and demand for polished diamonds," said Vipul Shah, chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)!

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/diamond-traders-defer-decision-to-put-an-embargo-on-import-of-rough-diamonds/articleshow/48062685.cms

A diamond bourse may open in Cayman Islands...

British territory, tax heaven, low-regulation environnment...
To service the U.S market...

http://www.jckonline.com/2015/07/13/diamond-bourse-may-open-in-cayman-islands

The Epic 101 Diamond Cut!

Gems One launched a new diamond cut : 101 facets...
To provide maximum light performance!

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=52754&ArticleTitle=Gems%2bOne%2bIntroduces%2bthe%2bEpic%2b101%2bDiamond%2bCut

Diamond trophy for the Tour de France!

The caravan will travel a few days trough Belgium...

https://www.awdc.be/en/node/2555

De Beers : Aquaculture farm in Limpopo province...

Sited in spirulina plant in Musina as part of Venetia mine...
To create employement opportunities...

http://m.miningweekly.com/article/de-beers-invites-bids-for-aqua-farm-in-limpopo-2015-07-09

Kiran Gems : a new Scolarship Program!

An award academy for the children's employees : Kiran Certificate's of Merit to promote education...

http://www.idexonline.com/FullArticle?Id=40842

Responsible sourcing...

Consumers demanding responsible sourcing and jewellers need to be helped for compliance and good practice in the US for said Cecilia Gardner, CEO of Jewellers Vigilance Committee & legal counsel of World Diamond Council...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=52674&ArticleTitle=Consumers%2bDemanding%2bResponsible%2bSourcing%2bFrom%2bJewelers

Cartier : Paris Nouvelle Vague....

Presented by Bianca Brandoloni d'Adda, the new Cartier egerie...

http://madame.lefigaro.fr/style/bianca-brandoloni-dadda-une-ode-a-lete-050615-96861

Hong-Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair...

Start today!

http://www.diamond-portal.net/articles/hong-kong-jewellery-gem-fair-starts-today

Namibia wants to review diamond joint venture terms with De Beers...

"We are a little bit wiser than we were then 10 to 20 years ago" said Tjekero Tweja, Minister of Information...

http://24hourdiamondnews.com/2015/06/22/de-beers/

Spectacular Yellow Diamond : 132 carats!

Presented by Graff : the Golden Empress...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2015/06/17/graff-unveils-132-carat-golden-empress-fancy-intense-yellow-diamond/

Rio Tinto : Exit from Zimbabwe!

78% stake in Murowa Diamonds & 50% share in Sengwa Colliery Ltd sold to " focused on operating its two world-class underground mines"...

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=52684&ArticleTitle=Rio%2bTinto%2bExits%2bZimbabwe

Reducing the rough sales?

According to the major diamond industry leaders in Israël and to bring stability and restore profitability for the middle market operators...it will be necessary to reduce rough sales...(IDE & IsDMA)!

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=52599&ArticleTitle=Israels%2bDiamond%2bLeaders%2bCall%2bfor%2bReduced%2bRough%2bSupply