Conflict Diamonds - What Are They?

News  |  ezinearticles.com | Oct 8, 2008

When purchasing diamonds, few people really give thought to where they came from. More important factors that people consider are the cut, clarity, carat, and so forth; rarely do people stop and consider where their diamonds are coming from. What are conflict diamonds?

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Zimbabwe Diamond Baron Cleared of Illegal Possession of Diamonds

News  |  www.israelidiamond.co.il | Sep 2, 2008

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New Rough Diamond Regulations Issued

News  |  www.fairjewelry.org | Jul 27, 2008

Fair Trade, Ethically Sourced Jewelry News & Info The best source for *fair trade*, eco responsible, ethically sourced *jewelry*, corporate social responsibility, articles/interviews with industry leaders by Marc Choyt of Reflective Images

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JVC to Host Rough Diamond Training Seminar

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Jul 9, 2008

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee is presenting “Training for Rough Diamond Traders: U.S. Statutory Requirements” at the JA/NY Summer Show, Jacob Javits Convention Center, July 28, from 10:30 till noon in meeting room 1E03.

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Need a primer in legal compliance?

News  |  www.nationaljewelernetwork.com | May 9, 2008

National Jeweler Network - NationalJewelerNetwork.com keeps industry professionals up-to-date on current affairs and trends affecting the jewelry trade.

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Untitled Page - Talking Conflict Free With Customers

RAPAPORT... The Kimberley Process (KP), an initiative developed by the diamond industry, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), governments and the United Nations (UN) to eradicate diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict, was ratified on November 5, 2002, by 52 governments.

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FTC Asks for Comment on Lower-Content Platinum

A six-person international delegation representing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme met recently with the U.S. government and the diamond and jewelry industry for the first peer review of how the U.S. is implementing the program.

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Venezuela at risk of being expelled from Kimberley Process - Diamond News - JCK India

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Venezuela at risk of being expelled from Kimberley Process - Blatant non compliance of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme may result in Venezuela being expelled from KP. - JCK India

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WDC Confirms Commitment to Eradicating Conflict Diamonds

News  |  www.israelidiamond.co.il | Jul 2, 2008

Vincent Van Quickenborne, Belgium's Minister of Economic Affairs, noted in his speech: "The scourge of conflict diamonds can be likened to a dangerous virus, and the Kimberley Process to a vaccination that keeps it dormant.

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