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Diamond and Jewelry News Roundup – August 17, 2011

By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... BBC News Video: Making diamonds with a blowtorch DIY Diamonds Natural diamonds are formed in the intense pressure and heat of the Earth's mantle at depths of over 100km. Jem Stansfield attempts to grow diamond crystals, using th...

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Engagement and Wedding Traditions around the World

Photo: Robbins Brothers U.S. Navy SEAL Chad Williams proposes to Aubrey O'Boyle The term “key to her heart” is a metaphor commonly used these days, but like many modern expressions of love, specifically those attributed to engagements and weddings, it is based on an ancient tradition that had significant meani...

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Rob Bates – “Diamond Prices Starting to Weaken”

By Erika W. Looking for some diamond price relief? JCK's Rob Bates reports on the possibility of weakening diamond prices. In the last few months, we've seen dramatic retail price increases following surges in rough diamond prices. What's next? Read on at JCK. JCK's Rob Bates - Diamond Prices Starting to ...

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ABC News Video: Following Lead of Celebrities, Ordinary Women Sell Break-up Bling

By Erika Winters Breaking up is hard enough, but what to do with the jewels? If you're Jennifer Lopez or Ellen Barkin, it's Harry Winston or Christie's to the rescue, but what about the rest of us? Rather than pawning or trying ebay, many folks are gravitating to websites designed to sell "break-up bling." Watch ...

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Jewel of the Week – Romantic Diamond Engagement Ring and Proposal!

By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is a lovely diamond engagement ring posted by vintagelover229. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Posted by vintagelover229 Vintagelover229's engagement ring features a...

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Vera Wang and Zales to Launch Bridal Jewelry Collection

By Erika W. Vera Wang and Zale Corporation will launch a new bridal jewelry collection called "Vera Wang LOVE." The diamond bridal line will feature 50 different styles of engagement ring and wedding bands. (Prices start at $1,999 for engagement rings and $649 for wedding bands.) Each design will feature Wa...

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Want a 43.51 carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond?

By Erika W. It's big. It's yellow...and it was seized from Paul Monea, an Ohio businessman convicted of money laundering. Forbes contributor Anthony DeMarco reports that "Monea was convicted of money laundering and conspiracy in 2007 in U.S. District Court in Akron. He tried to sell the gem, known as the 'Golden ...

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Kimberley Process News Roundup – August 2011

By Erika W. The latest in Kimberley Process news... Rapaport - After Kimberley… Now What? By now it should be clear that a Kimberley Process (KP) certificate does not ensure a diamond is free of human rights violations or other serious ethical problems. In fact, a KP certificate does not even ensure that...

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