JA to Congress: Take action on Burmese gemstones
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has sent letters to Congress as well as an advisory to its members detailing its deep concern over the current unrest in Burma and its military government's...
October 10, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
JA applauds Burmese gem ban
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) commends the U.S. Congress for its passage this week of a bill banning Burmese gemstones, a measure JA has been advocating for some time.
July 24, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
ICA: Gem ban could hurt Burmese miners, traders
New York—The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) is expressing concern that the recently approved U.S. import ban on gemstones from Myanmar may "cause collateral damage" that will...
August 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Taylor trial resumes with blood-diamond testimony
The Hague, Netherlands—The war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor resumed on Monday after a six-month break, reopening with graphic video testimony from alleged victims of...
January 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
ICA weighs in cautiously on Burmese gemstones
New York—The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has issued a statement that condemns the violent repression of individuals, human rights and pro-democracy movements in Myanmar...
October 26, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Jewelers oppose Alaska gold mine
Washington, D.C.—Tiffany and Co., Ben Bridge Jeweler, Fortunoff, Helzberg Diamonds and Leber Jeweler all pledged their support today to permanently protect Alaska's Bristol Bay watershed from...
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