Here is a quick update on a story we had a few weeks back … Sterling has ended its case against Classic Imports, after a consent judgement was entered that its designs do constitute “copyright infringement” of its Jane Seymour Open Hearts collection.
And now the news …
Zale admits money crunch.
– Complete 10Q.
– Leading investor bails out.
– GLG: Is it endgame?
Signet makes note pre-payment.
– Company’s take on market share.
Pandora backer wants to exit through IPO.
Bidz sales, profits fall.
Case against Diamond Dealers Club dismissed.
– DDC statement.
Chaim hails India.
– Sector back to full employment.
– Alrosa plans $1 billion in sales to India.
Indian diamond dealer robbed in Belgium.
Zimbabwe editorial backs Kimberley Process.
– Zimbabwe diamond dealer sentenced to jail in controversial case.
– Mugawbe takes aim at De Beers.
Taly Diamonds cooperating with Customs Investigation.
Botswana newspaper: De Beers “took us for a ride” in privatization.
Graff opens “leadership center” in Botswana.
African Diamonds hits De Beers for lack of disclosure.
– Company responds.
More jewelry recalled.
Kay sued over lost wedding rings?
Jennifer Heebner’s Oscar jewelry report.
Many diamantaires on Forbes list.
Blue diamond up for auction.
… And, of course, a diamond ipad.
Dog eats diamond.
Media Watch:
CNN and The Economist on the pearl business. (via)
From the Blog:
Signet’s Take on Market Share.
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