Palace vetoes copies of Kate Middleton’s ring, Israel’s underground bank scandal, and other stories on the industry’s radar this week.
– The diamond industry’s “lost year.” Trade has become “insular and arrogant.” NPR Marketplace on industry’s issues.
– Indian jewelry exports fall to six-year low. Indian traders now have to use sales documents.
– Replica of Kate Middleton’s ring pulled from royal gift shop. Tory Burch shows off huge engagement ring.
– National Union of Mineworkers plans march on De Beers. Northern Miner thanks company for support of Snap Lake.
– Media Watch: Israeli TV looks at underground bank scandal. Catholic News Agency on blood diamonds. Daily Mail visits lab-grown diamond factory. Bloomberg looks at Armenian jewelry-makers in Los Angeles.
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