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JCK’s Diamond Wednesday roundup of stories that have the trade talking
Signet steps up ads amid diamond-swapping allegations, Putin using diamonds to lure investors to Russia, and other stories on the industry’s radar this week.
– Mugabe says $13 billion worth of diamonds stolen from Zimbabwe. Villagers hoping for help from government.
– Signet stepping up ads amid diamond-swapping allegations. Damage-control experts say statement doesn’t go far enough (subscription required).
– Putin using diamonds to lure investors to Russia.
– Divers find engagement ring lost in creek.
– Media Watch: Good long stories on lab-grown diamonds from Racked and Atlas Obscura. The Times profiles Koidu.
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