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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
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U.S. Congress passes Burmese gem ban
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate passed a bill late Tuesday to place a total embargo on the importation of gemstones from Myanmar, including gemstones that are mined there and subsequently pass...
July 23, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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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
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IDI, Liberia foster bilateral economic cooperation
Tel Aviv, Israel—Israel and the West African nation of Liberia have entered into an agreement that both countries hope will boost diamond business.
November 20, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Virgin's Branson named Antwerp conference guest of honor
Antwerp, Belgium—British business magnate Sir Richard Branson will be the guest of honor at the 2008 Antwerp Diamond Conference.
September 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Antwerp prepares for international diamond conference
Antwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), previously known as the HRD, is putting the finishing touches on the Antwerp Diamond Conference, its first international diamond...
September 27, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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EC appeals De Beers-Alrosa decision
Brussels—The European Commission (EC) has reportedly appealed the July ruling by the European Union's (EU) Court of First Instance, which annulled an EU antitrust decision that barred De Beers...
September 04, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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ICA to promote colored gemstones in Panyu, China
Guangzhou, China—The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" to promote the gem and jewelry trade in the district of Panyu, China.
October 01, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Asia Fair concludes on high note
Hong Kong—CMP Asia, organizers of Asia's Fashion Jewellery and Accessories (AFJ) Fair, held in September, have announced the show was a success, noting a strong international presence, with...
November 12, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Indonesian jewelry industry debuts at JA Show
New York—The Indonesian jewelry industry made its debut at the JA New York Summer Show this year, hoping its plethora of natural resources and skilled jewelry-makers, along with its political...
July 29, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Miners rescued from South African gold mine
Johannesburg, South Africa—More than 2,000 of the 3,000 gold miners trapped in a mine accident yesterday have been rescued in a dramatic all-night operation with efforts continuing today to...
October 04, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Antwerp conference to focus on supply shifts
Antwerp, Belgium—The fourth Antwerp Diamond Conference, to be held from Oct. 15-16, will examine changes in the diamond industry now that the De Beers Group has moved from being a dominant...
October 11, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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