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Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
October 3, 2008
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Here’s the news ...
Financial Fiasco Fallout:
- Chaim on ABN-Amro.
- Watching U.S. diamond banks.
- Wealthy consumers cut back.
- CNN: Retailers “in survival mode.”
- Uneasiness at DTC sight.
- Jewelers hurt by Monday Dow drop.
- Zale gets short sale ban.
- Harry Winston: Diamonds “safe haven.”
- Mark Boston: We’ll weather this.
Indo Argyle Diamond Council closes.
Shake up at Fortunoff owner.
Charles and Covard trims payroll.
More on those new Colorado diamonds.
Analyst: International biz helps Tiffany.
Vasant Mehta elected GJPEC chairman.
Mafia linked to Namibia’s diamonds.
SA State Diamond Trader gets acting CEO.
Tanzania gives mine shares back to De Beers.
- “Something amiss.”
African Diamonds, De Beers resolve differences.
Industry alumni watch: Sue Gove to Golfsmith.
Sidney Garber dies.
Benefits of nano-diamonds.
Hip-hop artists auction jewelry.
Kimora Lee Simmons loves diamonds, shoes and diamond shoes.
Media Watch:
- Voice of America Gem Series: Pts. 1, 2, 3, 4 (on blood diamonds), 5
- Ethical Corporation on Walmart’s ethical jewelry line.
- Philadelphia Inquirer talks to nervous local jewelers.
- Washington columnist wonders about diamonds.
From the Blog:
Can America Bank on the Banks?
Don't Sell Zale Short!
Despite all the bad news, I hope everyone has a great weekend, and for those who celebrate, a happy and healthy New Year …
Posted by Rob Bates on October 3, 2008 | Comments (0)
