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Posts from ‘October, 2009’

Organization Notes: Oct. 31 – Journal Times

Organization Notes: Oct. 31
Journal Times
Many gemstones handicrafted in jewelry settings by some of the Midwest's top dealers will be on sale, including numerous fossil and mineral specimens.

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When Bigger was Better? – Diamonds.net

When Bigger was Better?
Diamonds.net
Summing up the characteristics of the era's jewelry as “bold, large styles; hammered or textured surfaces and large semiprecious gemstones or pavé diamonds


Finance Ministry Could Sell 25 Tonnes of Gold, Possibly on Domestic Market – American Chronicle

Finance Ministry Could Sell 25 Tonnes of Gold, Possibly on Domestic Market
American Chronicle
Oct 29 (Interfax) – The Russian Finance Ministry has not shelved plans to sell gold from the State Precious Metals and Gemstones Repository (Gokhran) and


Gemstone's new chairman eyes opportunity within real estate – REjournals.com

Gemstone's new chairman eyes opportunity within real estate
REjournals.com
by Chicago Industrial Properties Reports Gemstone Real Estate Partners, a real estate investment and asset management firm directly investing in suburban


Tanzania Mining – Tanzania Is The Third-Largest Gold Producer In Africa – OfficialWire (press release)


OfficialWire (press release)
Tanzania Mining – Tanzania Is The Third-Largest Gold Producer In Africa
OfficialWire (press release)
Besides these, coloured gemstones are also mined extensively in the country. Following trade liberalisation in the 1990s, the mining industry has been

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Zambia Mining: Copper And Cobalt Remain The Lifeblood Of The Zambian Mining Sector – OfficialWire (press release)


OfficialWire (press release)
Zambia Mining: Copper And Cobalt Remain The Lifeblood Of The Zambian Mining Sector
OfficialWire (press release)
by Press Office Zambia enjoys a vast endowment of metals, gemstones, industrial minerals and potential energy resources including coal, hydrocarbons and,


Russian Finance Ministry Considering Gold Sale From State Repository – Kudrin – American Chronicle

Russian Finance Ministry Considering Gold Sale From State Repository – Kudrin
American Chronicle
Oct 28 (Interfax) – The Russian Finance Ministry is considering selling gold from the State Precious Metals and Gemstones Repository (Gokhran), Deputy Prime
UPDATE 1-Russia govt plans 25 T gold sale, possibly at homeReuters


Russia considering gold salePress Trust of India

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IDI portal invites designers to create jewellery with gemstones of the month – Diamond World Magazine

IDI portal invites designers to create jewellery with gemstones of the month
Diamond World Magazine
The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) is inviting jewellery designers to create diamond jewellery based on the theme of the gemstone of the
IDI portal launches Gemstone of the Month projectNational Jeweler Network



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Environmentally Friendly Diamond and Platinum Engagement Rings – Azom.com


Azom.com
Environmentally Friendly Diamond and Platinum Engagement Rings
Azom.com
From destructive mining operations for diamonds, gemstones and precious metals, to sub-standard working conditions in these mines, what is a responsible


Man in the Mirror: Versailles Features Louis XIV's Life – Women's Wear Daily

Man in the Mirror: Versailles Features Louis XIV's Life
Women’s Wear Daily
in works in his collection by less fashionable painters alongside eye-popping collections of gemstones, bronze sculptures and other precious objects.

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AGTA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS AGTA SPECTRUM AWARDS COMPETITION – Tacy

AGTA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS AGTA SPECTRUM AWARDS COMPETITION
Tacy
This award celebrates outstanding use of colored gemstones and cultured pearls in jewelry appropriate to be manufactured in production quantities.


Jewelry designer to show wares – Shreveport Times

Jewelry designer to show wares
Shreveport Times
Some are studded with gemstones and pearls, while others feature diamonds. And, although the company is especially recognized for Byzantine crosses,


Disney Precious Collections to be Featured at New Orleans Museum of Art – Diamonds.net


Diamonds.net
Disney Precious Collections to be Featured at New Orleans Museum of Art
Diamonds.net
Crafted in 14 karat gold and fine gemstones, this one-of-a-kind keepsake pendant will be available only at the New Orleans Museum of Art and select Disney


IDI Portal Launches “DGM” Gemstone of the Month Project – Israel Diamond Portal

IDI Portal Launches “DGM” Gemstone of the Month Project
Israel Diamond Portal
The portal site of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) www.israelidiamond.co.il is launching a special project “Diamond and Gemstones of


Hanover business sells gemstones, jewelry-making classes – Hanover Mariner

Hanover business sells gemstones, jewelry-making classes
Hanover Mariner
In the two front rooms of Gem-O-Rama, long strings of semi-precious gemstones are arranged by color. They are sea green, deep purple and


Home Shopping Latino Inc. Today Announces an Agreement With MadAmerican Exports – Reuters

Home Shopping Latino Inc. Today Announces an Agreement With MadAmerican Exports
Reuters
and other precious gems from Madagascar, an Indian Ocean island nation off the coast of Africa, which is exceptionally rich in minerals and gemstones.

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Home Shopping Latino Inc. Today Announces an Agreement With MadAmerican Exports – Benzinga

Home Shopping Latino Inc. Today Announces an Agreement With MadAmerican Exports
Benzinga
and other precious gems from Madagascar, an Indian Ocean island nation off the coast of Africa, which is exceptionally rich in minerals and gemstones.

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Miss Earth to unveil new crown – Manila Bulletin

Miss Earth to unveil new crown
Manila Bulletin
What sets the Miss Earth crown apart is the fact that the gemstones used both precious stone and semiprecious stone were donations from over 80 different


Gemstone Grading Report Changes Announced by AGL – Israel Diamond Portal

Gemstone Grading Report Changes Announced by AGL
Israel Diamond Portal
The colored gemstone gemological laboratory was shut down earlier this year after its previous owner, Collectors Universe, decided to exit the gem-grading


Six great artists, and a scenic drive to see them – Lake Country Calendar

Six great artists, and a scenic drive to see them
Lake Country Calendar
With Dale's creations you will find beautiful and unique handcrafted gemstones. Healing Jewellery has been created with love and an intent to heal Reiki is


AGTA Announces 2010 Spectrum Award Winners – Jewelers Circular Keystone Online

AGTA Announces 2010 Spectrum Award Winners
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online
Bridal Wear, Honorable Mention, Richard Krementz Gemstones, Springfield, NJ, Platinum and 18K yellow prong-set pendant featuring a 33.58 ct.


Stuller and Gemvision Launch countersketch Studio – Diamonds.net

Stuller and Gemvision Launch countersketch Studio
Diamonds.net
Stuller's core product categories include: diamonds, gemstones, finished jewelry, mountings, findings, bridal jewelry, tools and supplies.

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The Perfectly Responsible Engagement Ring — Lab-Grown Diamonds and Recycled … – PR Web (press release)


PR Web (press release)
The Perfectly Responsible Engagement Ring — Lab-Grown Diamonds and Recycled
PR Web (press release)
From destructive mining operations for diamonds, gemstones and precious metals, to sub-standard working conditions in these mines, what is a responsible

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Alrosa Sells $255M of Rough to the Market in October, Revises Results – IDEX Online

Alrosa Sells $255M of Rough to the Market in October, Revises Results
IDEX Online
Sales by Russian diamond miner Alrosa in the first nine months of 2009 totaled $1.73 billion. Sales in October have so far reached $351 million,

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Alrosa sells USD 1 billion in diamonds in 9 months – SteelGuru

Alrosa sells USD 1 billion in diamonds in 9 months
SteelGuru
It sold rough diamonds only to the State Precious Metals and Gemstones Repository until July when it returned to the market. Alrosa sold USD 150 million in


Bartlett woman elected to active-aging board – The Courier News

Bartlett woman elected to active-aging board
The Courier News
The gemstone items offered for sale generally are semi-precious natural gemstones. Some have been heat-treated or dyed to enhance their colors.


After tough year, gem labs scout for business – National Jeweler Network


National Jeweler Network
After tough year, gem labs scout for business
National Jeweler Network
This includes cobalt coating on gemstones such as tourmaline and tanzanite, and diffusing materials into blue topaz increase color intensity while skirting


US court aims to establish ownership of over $100m in Titanic artefacts – guardian.co.uk

US court aims to establish ownership of over $100m in Titanic artefacts
guardian.co.uk
Amongst the jewellery recovered is a gold and platinum filigree ring with over 75 gemstones. There is evidence of the hopes and dreams the less privileged

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Couple's lofty view of city – Gladstone Observer

Couple's lofty view of city
Gladstone Observer
Together they collect gemstones and he polishes and sets them; both are involved with Gladstone Seniors and the Independent Retirees.


Nature Of Diamonds Exhibit At The Feild Museum Chicago – Internet Stones. COM Media

Nature Of Diamonds Exhibit At The Feild Museum Chicago
Internet Stones. COM Media
The exhibit which contains over 1000 pieces of jewelry and gemstones is sponsored by the Grainger Foundation. Tip Of The Iceberg Ring.