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By Erika W. Are your eyes lacking that extra sparkle? These $15,000 diamond contact lenses could do the trick...especially if you're going for that twinkly Un-Dead look. Or maybe you're tired of people not noticing your diamonds? Well, then stick them in your eyes! (..in the form of a protective contact l...

$15K Diamond Contact Lenses – Need some twinkle in your eyes? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Click on the link below to watch Rapaport's Fair Trade Conference, which was held at JCK 2011. Panel guests included Toby Pomeroy, board member of the Alliance for Responsible Mining, (ARM) Eric Braunwart, CEO of Columbia Gem House, and John Hall, Manager of Corporate Relations with Rio Tinto and Vi...

Video: Rapaport Fair Trade Diamond, Jewelry Panel Discussion CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. In light of recent forum discussions on hand-made jewelry and jeweler disclosure, check out the FTC Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries. From the FTC: § 23.3 Misuse of the terms "hand-made," "hand-polished," etc. (a) It is unfair or deceptive to represent...

FTC guides for the terms “hand-made” etc. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... BBC News: Gold price hits new record on US debt fears The price of gold has hit a new record high of $1,615 an ounce as concerns grow about the delay in US Congress agreeing a new debt ceiling. Read the article at BBC News. Getty Image...

Diamond and Jewelry News Roundup – July 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. On July 15, 2011 Royal Asscher opened its first flagship store on Ginza Street in Tokyo, Japan. The new store, which was opened in cooperation with the company's Japanese partner Nagahori Corporation, represents the company's first flagship in Asia. Royal Asscher will open a flagship in Beijing by...

Royal Asscher Opens Flagship Store in Tokyo CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. According to international press, three coordinated bombings hit Mumbai between 6:50pm and 7:00pm on July 13. Targeted were the Zaveri Bazaar, the Opera House district, and the neighborhood of Dadar. JCK will be blogging live news as they get more information. Our hearts go out to those affected by...

Breaking News – Terrorist Attack Hits Mumbai Diamond District CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Globalization was the focus of Rapaport's State of the Diamond Industry speech at JCK 2011. The diamond industry is facing changing global demographics that are bringing new economic demands. Rapid growth in India and China and projections of continued currency warfare will drive diamond prices for th...

Video: Rapaport’s State of the Diamond Industry 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. *Updated June 27, 2011 Thursday's meeting ended in a stalemate with the civil society coalition walking out of the Kimberley Process intersessional, which is being held in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting's focus is on KP compliance of diamonds from Zimbabwe's Marange...

Kimberley Process Meeting Updates from Kinshasa DRC CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST