India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP

Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made sense in the early 2000s, when conflicts in Sierra Leone and Angola shocked the world. But today, violence linked to

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India Should Focus on Incremental Changes in KP

Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): More than two decades after the Kimberley Process (KP) was born, the diamond industry still faces an uncomfortable truth: the global system designed to keep “Conflict diamonds” out of the market is stuck in the past. The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds narrowly—stones used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. That definition made sense in the early 2000s, when conflicts in Sierra Leone and Angola shocked the world. But today, violence linked to

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Argyle Pink Diamond Coin Released

Perth: The Perth Mint has released a 2oz pink gold coin featuring a hand-set pink diamond from the Argyle diamond mine. The limited-edition Kimberley Sunset coin, created in association with Rio Tinto, is being sold for AU$8,000 ($6,253). The small diamond in each coin is sized between 0.035 and 0.045 carats. The reverse side of the coin depicts a boab

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JNA Awards Announces Categories for 2015

Hong Kong: JNA Awards, the annual industry-wide event that honours innovators, leaders and outstanding enterprises of the international jewellery and gemstone industry with a focus on their contributions in Asia, has 16 award categories for 2015. Organized by JNA (Jewellery News Asia), JNA Awards 2015 is led by Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook as Headline Partners, with Diarough

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Vipul Shah Gets Amity Export Exc. Award

New Delhi: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Mr. Vipul Shah was conferred with the Amity Export Excellence Award at the Valedictory Function of the 15th International Business Summit & Research Conference INBUSH-ERA organized by Amity University at its campus in Noida on February 27, 2015. The award is part of the Amity Corporate Excellence Awards that are

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Today’s Women Choose Classic Platinum Jewellery

Mumbai: Precious platinum is the preferred choice for the modern woman of today; a perfect ode to each role she dons with excellence, platinum’s inherent qualities and elegant designs define her sense of style and personality. International Women’s Day marks the spirit of womanhood and India’s finest boxing champion, the magnificent Mary Kom, says, “Platinum speaks to every woman, the

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Argyle Pink Diamond Coin Released

Perth: The Perth Mint has released a 2oz pink gold coin featuring a hand-set pink diamond from the Argyle diamond mine. The limited-edition Kimberley Sunset coin, created in association with Rio Tinto, is being sold for AU$8,000 ($6,253). The small diamond in each coin is sized between 0.035 and 0.045 carats. The reverse side of the coin depicts a boab

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JNA Awards Announces Categories for 2015

Hong Kong: JNA Awards, the annual industry-wide event that honours innovators, leaders and outstanding enterprises of the international jewellery and gemstone industry with a focus on their contributions in Asia, has 16 award categories for 2015. Organized by JNA (Jewellery News Asia), JNA Awards 2015 is led by Rio Tinto Diamonds and Chow Tai Fook as Headline Partners, with Diarough

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Vipul Shah Gets Amity Export Exc. Award

New Delhi: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Mr. Vipul Shah was conferred with the Amity Export Excellence Award at the Valedictory Function of the 15th International Business Summit & Research Conference INBUSH-ERA organized by Amity University at its campus in Noida on February 27, 2015. The award is part of the Amity Corporate Excellence Awards that are

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Today’s Women Choose Classic Platinum Jewellery

Mumbai: Precious platinum is the preferred choice for the modern woman of today; a perfect ode to each role she dons with excellence, platinum’s inherent qualities and elegant designs define her sense of style and personality. International Women’s Day marks the spirit of womanhood and India’s finest boxing champion, the magnificent Mary Kom, says, “Platinum speaks to every woman, the

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