Rio Tinto announced its inaugural jewelry business development symposium and design showcase will be held in Chicago, Illinois on July 16-18, 2010.

The symposium and design showcase will bring together many of Rio Tinto’s Select Diamantaires, leading North American jewelry retailers and key jewelry buying groups. The symposium is focused on building better relationships throughout the diamond distribution channel and providing a collaborative forum for understanding key issues facing today’s diamond jewelry businesses. The symposium will also provide the opportunity for Rio Tinto’s Select Diamantaires to showcase their latest designs to top U.S. retailers and obtain important retail market feedback.

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