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De Beers' Penny calls for new view on Africa
Antwerp, Belgium—Diamantaires need to get behind the concept of a more prosperous Africa—one in which its people are working to lift themselves out of poverty, De Beers Managing Director... July 02, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Russell Simmons' D.E.F. sees more 'green'New York—Simmons Jewelry Co. President Scott Rauch has presented on behalf of the company a donation totaling $311,535 to the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.). January 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
De Beers' Penny addresses Antwerp Diamond ConferenceAntwerp, Belgium—The emergence of diamond-producer countries in Africa and elsewhere as major partners in the diamond industry is an important opportunity for the global industry, said De Beers... October 16, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Tempelsman named Corporate Council on Africa chairmanNew York—The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has named Lazare Kaplan International Chairman Maurice Tempelsman to the post of chairman of the board of directors, effective March 1. March 15, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
DiCaprio on diamonds: Buy conflict-freeRed-hot actor Leonardo DiCaprio—who stars in the upcoming movie Blood Diamond—said consumers should ask for verification that their diamonds are conflict-free. November 27, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
African leaders discuss diamond opportunitiesWindhoek, Namibia - African ministers and senior government officials representing mines, minerals and energy met for a one-day workshop to discuss the essential role diamonds play in the development... October 19, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
Parody of WDC site states 'real diamond facts'New York—Realdiamondfacts.org, whose parent organization is Diamonds for Africa Fund, has launched a supposed parody of the World Diamond Council's (WDC) Web site, Diamondfacts.org. October 19, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
NGOs, Simmons: Diamonds important for African developmentNew York—It seems that just about anybody with a stake in the diamond business and Africa is speaking out this week, eager to have his or her voice heard as Hollywood shines its spotlight on... December 06, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
DDI appoints first executive directorNew York—The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) International board of directors has named Dorothée Gizenga as its first executive director, effective March 17. February 01, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
DTC holds leadership summit in AfricaLondon—The Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) has completed its three-day Leaders in Africa Summit, an event gathering together leaders from the DTC, from Africa and from its sightholders' businesses,... July 01, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
'Blood Diamond' director to speak at Rap conferenceNew York—Ed Zwick, who produced and directed Blood Diamond, will offer his views on conflict diamonds and problems confronting artisanal diamond diggers at a press conference during the 4th... February 01, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
A just causeOrphanAid Africa, an organization that helps vulnerable children in Ghana, will benefit from the sale of a bracelet by Margherita Missoni and jewelry designer Ileana Makri, Fashion Week Daily... April 04, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
IDI expands activities in AfricaTel Aviv, Israel—At a recent conference in Tel Aviv marking 50 years of economic cooperation between Israel and Africa, Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) Chairman and Israel Diamond Manufacturers... November 08, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Simmons Jewelry launches 'Green' campaignNew York—Simmons Jewelry Co., co-owned by Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons, has launched a new ad campaign in support of the company's Green Initiative collection. June 07, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Report: Possible 'blood diamonds' seized at JFKNew York--Customs officials at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport seized $800,000 in diamonds on Saturday because the stones did not have the proper certificates required under the Kimberley Process... April 15, 2009 | National Jeweler Network
DEF names Zale's Goldberg as board co-presidentNew York--The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has announced the election of two new board co-presidents: Zale Corp. Chief Executive Officer Neal Goldberg and Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President and... March 25, 2009 | National Jeweler Network
De Beers calls for tougher controls to eliminate conflict diamondsJohannesburg, South Africa—Echoing the sentiments of Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) and the World Diamond Council (WDC), De Beers Group Chairman Nicky Oppenheimer called on governments to... November 01, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
De Beers reports on progress in AfricaWashington, D.C.—The De Beers Family of Companies recently updated the world on the progress in Africa and the role De Beers plays in the continent's sustainable development. June 16, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Diamond diggingBoth The Tiffany & Co. Foundation and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs are working with the Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) to improve the lifestyles and working conditions of... October 24, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
'Blood Diamond' PSAs hit the airwavesNew York—Public Service Announcements (PSAs) featuring Blood Diamond Director Ed Zwick and actress Jennifer Connelly urging consumers to buy only conflict-free diamonds can now be viewed on You... December 07, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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