Forevermark coming
to U.S.
NRF: Jewelry demand up.
– Bain: Luxury
“rebounding.”
J.C. Penney moves
to prevent takeover.
Indian bourse finally
opens.
– Edahn: “India is the
future.”
Zimbabwe govt. newspaper hails Indian visit.
– ABN Amro: We are “not
boycotting” country.
– NGOs call for more
transparency.
Charges against Zim human rights activist dropped.
– World Diamond Council applauds.
– Maguwu interviewed
by Rapaport.
De Beers output up 15% in third quarter.
– Debswana wants to extend
Jwaneng life.
BHP production drops.
Striking Botswana union: Replacement workers hurting
security.
Diamdel sees “strong
demand.”
Buglari Blue fetches
$15.7 million.
Gemvara sales start
to rise.
Terrible: Two dead in
Philly robbery.
– Third suspect arrested in Florida
jeweler murder.
$600-grand ring swiped at
Rome Cartier.
Jewelers Closing:
Dustin’s
in Clarksville, Tenn.
Helzberg employee sees
“energy” in her store.
Designer sets off storm with
anti-coral comments.
Consumer Product Safety Commission wants
voluntary cadmium limits.
Gems TV liquidation confirmed.
Lawsuit: Sharaby
vs. KLG Gems.
I Hennig celebrates
120th anniversary.
Lots
of articles on Kanye West’s (alleged) diamond teeth:
– Video
– Some are
skeptical.
– The Daily News breaks down
the dentistry.
Kim Kardashian’s diamond
cake. Which got cancelled. Or something.
Madoff ring to
be auctioned.
Finally, a reminder: Don’t take millions in jewels to
strip clubs.
Media Watch:
– Woman complains to
advice columnist she got a lousy ring.
– The
Economist: “Bling is back.”
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