The UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo has obtained documented evidence showing that, from March 2009 to February 2010, several fraudulent ‘United Nations certificates’ were forged by persons unknown to facilitate the sale of Congolese gold to buyers located in regional States. The Group has referred the matter to the [...]
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Super Bowl Diamond Ring up for Grabs – Chance to Win a Piece of NFL History!
Here is your chance at a piece of NFL History and to help out those must affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico! An explosion occurred on April 20, 2010 aboard the Deepwater Horizon, an offshore oil rig 52 miles southwest of Venice, Louisiana. Seventeen people were injured in the blast, and [...]
Star – Orion South Diamond Project rising rough diamond prices strengthen Project economics
George H. Read, P. Geo., Senior Vice President Exploration & Development, has announced the completion of a revaluation of the diamond parcels from the Star and Orion South Kimberlites. The parcel prices show increases between 11 and 19 percent above the March 2008 prices that are used in the current financial model and mineral reserve [...]
Gems TV USA Bankruptcy Chapter 11 Filing
The Board of Directors of Gems TV Holdings Limited refers to its announcement made on 6 April 2010 and 5 May 2010 in relation to its subsidiary, Gems TV USA Limited filing for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, USA. On 21 May 2010, Gems [...]
James Avery Jeweler Opens New Location in South San Antonio
James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, has announced the opening of their newest store in San Antonio, Texas. The new store is located at SE Military Drive and Goliad Road, in the City Base Landing shopping center, under the direction of store manager, Gina Carter and assistant manager, Robin Carreon. The store features an extensive [...]
HSN to Launch Exclusive The Liza Collection Jewelry from Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli, who recently made a cameo appearance in Sex and the City 2, will debut The Liza Collection on June 30 on HSN. The Liza Collection – exclusive to HSN – will consist of limited-edition apparel and jewelry inspired by Liza’s trademark look and recreated from her personal archives. Liza’s appearance at HSN will [...]
ZALE CORPORATION SELECTS TD RETAIL CARD SERVICES TO RUN PRIVATE LABEL CREDIT CARD PROGRAM FOR CANADI
TD Retail Card Services has announced that it has been selected by Zale Corporation to administer the private label credit card program for the retailer’s 216 stores in Canada, effective July 1, 2010. Under the five-year agreement, the Mahwah, N.J.-based business unit of TD will direct all facets of the private label credit card program [...]
Hot Diamonds joins the CMJ
Sterling silver and diamond brand Hot Diamonds has rejoined the Company of Master Jewellers after agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, Willie Hamilton is reached. The move is part of the brand’s strategy to ensure best practice in retailer support and sales development. “We are delighted to re-join The Company of Master Jewellers. I have [...]
Peregrine Diamonds Discovers Ch-18 Kimberlite and Begins Mini-Bulk Diamond Sample At Chidliak
Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. has reported the discovery of the CH-18 kimberlite at the Chidliak project (“Chidliak”) on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. CH-18 is located 16 kilometres northwest and 15 kilometres northeast, respectively, of the nearest known kimberlites, CH-13 and CH-12. In addition, the collection of a 12 tonne mini-bulk sample from the CH-6 kimberlite is [...]
Rights Groups Outraged at State Persecution of Zimbabwean Diamond Field Activists
Civil Society organisations, including Global Witness, Human Rights Watch, and Partnership Africa Canada, today condemned the state-sponsored harassment and intimidation of a Zimbabwean non-governmental organisation, the Centre for Research and Development (CRD), which has been instrumental in exposing ongoing human rights abuses in Zimbabwe’s notorious Marange diamond fields. On Thursday May 27, the home of [...]
Tiffany Introduces Modern Concrete Jewelry by Frank Gehry – Diamonds Vs Concrete
Exclusive Tiffany designer and world-renowned architect Frank Gehry reinforces his reputation for creating ‘beauty without rules’ with a collection constructed of concrete. The collection comprises bangles and rings in Gehry’s signature torque design that echoes the twists and gently curved surfaces of his architectural triumphs. In a light gray hue and lined with sterling silver [...]
Saskatchewan Introduces Rew Diamond Production Royalty
The provincial government has introduced a new royalty system for future diamond production in Saskatchewan. The province is home to the largest diamond-bearing kimberlite field in the world. Although there is currently no diamond production in the province, Saskatchewan-based Shore Gold Inc. has completed a pre-feasibility study and is now doing the detailed analysis required [...]