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04.07.2008
Ministry of Botswana care about diamond workers
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs Officials in Botswana say they are not aware of any allegations of abuse and trampling of labour laws in the country's backbone industry - diamonds.

04.07.2008
Letseng Mine Diamonds Sell for Average Price of $42,000 per Carat
Diamond miner Gem Diamonds has announced that it sold ten diamonds weighing a total of 261,4 carats that were recovered from the Letseng diamond mine in Lesotho

04.07.2008
Integrity of Diamonds Impacted by Trade Transparency in Africa, Penny Says
De Beers Managing Director Gareth Penny called for increased transparency in the way diamonds are traded in Africa, saying that such transparent and good governance has a positive impact on the integrity of diamonds as a product



Expert reports

02.07.2008
Angolan Mass Media Discuss FIMA-2008 Results
In the nearest three years, ESCOM GTD of the Espirito Santo Group will expand its activities in services, logistics and support of companies belonging to the diamond-mining industry. The company intends to invest more than 15 million dollars for these purposes.
25.06.2008
Working in Team with Celebrities
For designers and jewelers the publicity effect of an adornment worn by some star stalking along the red carpet is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Jewelry.com writes. Pictures of glittering celebrities vested in artwork pieces of clothing made by these blue ribbons are replicated all over the world implying to all of us that this is the choice of “those who are aware.”
25.06.2008
Addressing Gay Community
Udi Behr is the most popular jewelry manufacturer, whose marketing policy is based on addressing sex minorities. His actions meant to stress his brand’s involvement in the fight for LGBT rights are the major component of information related to his company.
24.06.2008
Industry Events
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) calls on designers to take part in the 13th edition of the HRD Awards international contest to reveal the best design in diamond jewelry. The competition is held once in two years.
23.06.2008
Jewelry Ethics
Since jewelry ethics is virtually an integral part of the jewelry industry in the West, no major undertaking will make do without flaunting some steps along this line. Thus, the declared collaboration with Jewelers for Children was one component of the “May is Gold Month” action.

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