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Part 2: 'A Skeleton Key to the Gemstone File' – Examiner.com

Part 2: 'A Skeleton Key to the Gemstone File'
Examiner.com
"Gemstone" papers rolling around the world, here and abroad, kept the situation hot. Everyone was nervous. Rockefeller gave Kissinger $50000 for Carlson and
Part 1: 'A Skeleton Key to the Gemstone File'Examiner.com



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Charles & Colvard settles K&G litigation – Fibre2fashion.com


Fibre2fashion.com
Charles & Colvard settles K&G litigation
Fibre2fashion.com
near-colorless jewel that is distinct from other gemstones and jewels based on its exceptional fire, brilliance, luster, durability and rarity.

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Give correct information-ESMAZ – ZNBC

Give correct information-ESMAZ
ZNBC
Mr. Kalesha told ZANIS in Ndola that the miners have invested heavily in areas which showed huge deposits of gemstones, but turned out to yield very little.

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CB miners 'duped' on the quantity of gemstones underground – Lusaka Times

CB miners 'duped' on the quantity of gemstones underground
Lusaka Times
Some gemstone miners on the Copperbelt province have lost huge sums of money due to the alleged wrong geological survey data they got over the mining areas

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Gemstones of Africa shrinks pre-tax losses – ShareCast

Gemstones of Africa shrinks pre-tax losses
ShareCast
LONDON (SHARECAST) – Tanzania focused Gemstones of Africa narrowed annual pre-tax losses as it completes its transition from a trading business into an

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Gem & Mineral Center in Moose Lake connects people with geology – FOX 21 Online

Gem & Mineral Center in Moose Lake connects people with geology
FOX 21 Online
At the Moose Lake State Park Agate and Geological Interpretive Center, thousands of agates, rocks and gemstones are displayed and preserved.

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Most expensive bridal gown in Vietnam – VietNamNet Bridge


VietNamNet Bridge
Most expensive bridal gown in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge
The special gown was made in 40 days, totalling 320 hours, including 56 hours for idea and production, 240 hours for choosing and processing gemstones,

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Jewelry leader expands online – Alibaba News Channel

Jewelry leader expands online
Alibaba News Channel
We deal with various kinds of gemstones including CZ, synthetic corundum and spinels of different grades from AB, A, AA to AAA. We are also engaged in the

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Gloria's Jewelry and Gemstones marks 25 years – Sierra Vista Herald

Gloria's Jewelry and Gemstones marks 25 years
Sierra Vista Herald
Though Dahms has moved to Florida, her daughter Gayla Dixon took over Gloria's Jewelry and Gemstones 13 years ago after Dahms' husband Henry died.

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Celebrating July Fourth at the Statue of Liberty – Voice of America


Voice of America
Celebrating July Fourth at the Statue of Liberty
Voice of America
Twenty-five windows in the crown represent gemstones found on Earth. A chain that represents oppression lies broken at her feet. In nineteen oh three,

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Jewelry Sale at FantasyJewelryBox.com – Jewelry Weblog

Jewelry Sale at FantasyJewelryBox.com
Jewelry Weblog
Almost every piece is made of .925 Sterling Silver, with gorgeous gemstones in every color you can imagine. We strive to suit everyone's style and budget

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PGJDC organizes first Gem Bazar in Quetta – Online – International News Network

PGJDC organizes first Gem Bazar in Quetta
Online – International News Network
Hundred of buyers visited the "Gem Bazaar" to explore the potential of variety of precious gemstones under one roof. Around 60 exhibitors displayed their

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Gem Lab runs in to fierce storm – Sunday Leader (registration)


Sunday Leader (registration)
Gem Lab runs in to fierce storm
Sunday Leader (registration)
Parakrama Soysa, the manager of Soysa Gems, another exporter of gemstones mainly to Europe, said it was essential that transparency prevailed.

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Rockwell Announces Fiscal 2009 Results – PR Newswire (press release)

Rockwell Announces Fiscal 2009 Results
PR Newswire (press release)
The Company has established a significant presence in alluvial deposits which have consistently yielded high value gemstone diamonds. Plus 2-carat gemstones

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Zimbabwe army 'runs diamond mine' – BBC News


BBC News
Zimbabwe army 'runs diamond mine'
BBC News
"millions of dollars in potential government revenue are being siphoned off through illegal diamond mining, smuggling of gemstones… and corruption",
Forced Labour, Torture Follow Marange Military Massacresradiovop.com


Children forced to dig for diamondsSOS Children

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How to keep those con artists from your nest egg – KPIC

How to keep those con artists from your nest egg
KPIC
Crooks will tell you that the value of coins, precious metals, oil leases or gemstones must go up. Not true. Commodities make wild swings up and down.

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Afghani Treasures at the Met: Gold, Gold, Gold – Luxist


PRESS TV


My friend and I really enjoyed the exhibit, which features many more items, gold and non-gold, such as glass, ivory and gemstones. But the gold alone is worth seeing if you are in NYC or planning a visit this summer. The exhibit will be at the Met
NYC to exhibit Afghan 'Hidden Treasures' PRESS TV
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Best Possible Cut From Gemstones With New Machine – Science Daily (press release)


ScienceDaily (June 25, 2009) — Emeralds, rubies and the likes are referred to as colored gemstones by experts. They sparkle and shine with varying intensity, depending on the cut. A new machine can achieve the best possible cut and extract up to 30 per


How do you heat-treat sapphires with beryllium? – National Jeweler Network


By Mary L. Johnson Questions often arise about treatments for colored gemstones. For this edition of "Gemological Answers," a reader wrote in with a question about beryllium-diffused blue sapphires, and a professor at the California Institute of


How to keep those con artists from your nest egg – KOMO News


They can be paid for or simply fake. Be especially wary of investing in commodities. Crooks will tell you that the value of coins, precious metals, oil leases or gemstones must go up. Not true. Commodities make wild swings up and down.


From crystals to gems – Bancroft This Week

From crystals to gems
Bancroft This Week, Canada


Discover the beauty of gemstones, their special attributes and how they are cut and polished. An activity corner offers visitors of all ages a chance to discover new minerals by using touch specimens, prisms to create rainbows, a kaleidoscope and


www.aypearl.com explain Gemstone and Health – BigNews.biz (press release)


BigNews.biz (press release)
www.aypearl.com explain Gemstone and Health
BigNews.biz (press release), MA


When choosing jewelry, care should be taken because some gemstones contain traces of radioactive substances, radiation that will be harmful rays, such as low-type zircon, by irradiation of the gem. When the radiation exceeds a certain limit,


Acer Launches Inexpensive Notebooks – PC Magazine


All of the notebooks feature a stylish design similar to the one introduced in the original Gemstone Blue laptops in 2008. Notably absent is the touch-sensitive media control interface on those first, high-end Gemstones. The current lineup instead


India to Hold First ever Diamond & Colored Gemstones Show – IDEX Online


The trade fair will be preceded by a two day diamond and colored gemstone trade show. With the intention to showcase Indian companies diamond and colored gemstone manufacturing skills, the GJEPC has announced the first “Indian Diamond & Color Stone


Simple elegance. – The Sun Daily

Simple elegance.
The Sun Daily, Malaysia


Each piece of jewellery is made with fine quality diamonds and gemstones to accentuate the true beauty and glow. The craftsmanship of this season is not to be missed as each piece concentrates on meticulous handcraft, overwhelming details and


Small Talk: Cashbox spreads net to take in Wi-Fi ATMs – Independent


*Even though the number is falling every day, there are, give or take, about 1500 companies listed on Aim and so it might surprise readers to read another piece on the oft-mentioned Gemfields, the diamond and gemstones miner.


SRK-Ash bag 'Golden Decade Honours' at IIfa – Times of India


Created, crafted and sponsored by Gitanjali Lifestyle, the sleek looking trophies in plated gold with around 200 diamonds and 225 coloured gemstones were awarded to Shah Rukh Khan (Male Star of the Decade), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Female Star of the


2 jewelry designers find a home – San Francisco Chronicle

2 jewelry designers find a home
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA


Wiley, whose designs often incorporate vintage cabochon charms, Swarovski crystal beads and assorted gemstones amassed from her world travels, says she rarely has a specific idea in mind during her creative process. "I usually find the first piece that


James Avery Announces New Store Opening in Allen – Earthtimes (press release)


The store features an extensive selection of typically hand-crafted designs offered in numerous metals, sizes and gemstones. The Village at Allen store hours will be from 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday.


Shay D Design Jewelry – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Shay D Design Jewelry
Seattle Post Intelligencer


I use semi-precious gemstones and other beautiful gems. The goal I constantly strive for is to make jewelry for every woman and every event. My designs range from cool & chic to classy & sexy to funky & fun and so on! I want any woman to walk into my