Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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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 …