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...
Kimberley Process News Roundup – August 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. The price of gold soared to a record high of $1,722.40 per ounce on August 8, 2011. The gold price is now on par with platinum, which was trading at a spot price of $1,712 per ounce today. In a recent Bloomberg interview, John Taylor, founder of FX Concepts LLC, predicted gold prices will reach $...
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
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