Jury Chooses Finalists 13th Edition “HRD Awards 2009”
ADL NewsAntwerp: No less than 654 artists submitted 1089 designs for the 13th edition of the HRD Awards, the biennial diamond jewellery contest organised by Antwerp World Diamond Centre that offers a forum to young designers. A professional jury now selected 39 finalists. Antwerp diamond companies can apply to sponsor one of the selected designs.
Mwana Stops Diamond Exploration in Congo After Funds Dry Up
BloombergMwana Africa Plc, a miner of gold and nickel, stopped exploring for diamonds in the Democratic Republic of Congo after BHP Billiton Ltd. withdrew from a project.
Namakwa Diamonds May Cut 355 S.African Jobs: Union
Reuters Africa
Johannesburg: Namakwa Diamonds plans to lay off 355, or more than half, of the company's workers at its projects in the north-west of South Africa, the Solidarity union said in a statement on Wednesday.
De Beers Delays Move to Botswana Amid Cost Cutting
PolishedPricesLondon: De Beers is postponing the move of its aggregation from London to Botswana.
HRD Antwerp - New York Lab Link
ADL NewsAntwerp: HRD Antwerp has notched another milestone in its global expansion, with the launch in New York of its Lab Link service. HRD Antwerp's logistical partner in its new Lab Link service is Malca Amit.
Diamonds On Web Offers Brilliant New 'Don't Pay Before You See' Service and Premium Payment Options
Send2PressSan Francisco: For the very first time, loose diamonds and diamond engagement rings are being sold online with an exclusive see before you decide to purchase option by Diamonds On Web. Now, diamond shoppers will feel nothing but confidence when they decide to buy diamond engagement rings or loose diamonds on the web.
Rare Blue Diamond Likely to Sell for £9 Million
TelegraphLondon: A rare blue diamond boasting 300 years of royal connections and weighing 35.56 carats is expected to break records at auction.
Robbers Grab $108 Million of Harry Winston Diamonds
BloombergParis: Armed robbers stole diamonds valued at 85 million euros ($108 million) from the Paris branch of jeweller Harry Winston, the city prosecutors' office said.
Polishing Units in India May Extend Holiday
PolishedPricesGujarat: The self imposed vacation in the diamond polishing units in Gujarat, India, could extend further, The Economic Times reported.
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