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Lab-grown red diamonds with an atomic defect could one day replace GPS systems thanks to their remarkable sensitivity to magnetic waves, according to scientists at Element Six which is majority owned by De Beers.
Press Release — Dorothée Gizenga, Executive Director of the Diamond Development Initiative, is among 26 new appointees to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour.
Israel’s diamond industry reached an agreement with authorities on a new law that exempts traders from paying taxes if they incur a loss.
The diamond industry has added several layers of legitimacy this year as more companies are complying with standards set out by banks, regulators and suppliers, even if they’re still burdened with a “high-risk” profile.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has started accepting stones for its automated melee testing service, which identifies potential synthetics in batches of small diamonds.
Attending the Plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the first time last month, I was once again struck by the deep commitment and sense of doing the right thing that diamond industry and other representatives bring to these gatherings.
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced that it is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
One of the key issues brought up for consideration of the Kimberley Process (KP) this year, was the suggestion to put in place a rough diamond valuation system.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates–Following the Kimberley Process plenary meeting in Dubai, the KP chair nation touted the passage of two “historic” proposals, which would be a huge step for a process that’s perennially unable to move forward on substantive issues.
The further strengthening of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and the introduction of new working methods and new ways of organizing processes, were crucial at this year’s KP Plenary Meeting in Dubai, the World Diamond Council (WDC) said in a statement.
This week’s forum in New York City offered some general guidelines for retailers looking to protect themselves.
Kimberley Process (KP) Chair, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, has held talks with government officials during an official visit to the Russian Federation – the biggest exporter of rough diamonds in the world.