Report Kimberley Process Becoming Less Effective
Ottawa, Ontario - The Kimberley Process, the steps put in place to stop the trade of "blood" diamonds, is losing ground in some of the world's most troubled countries, a new report shows.Partnership Africa Canada (PAC), an NGO leader in the fight against conflict diamonds, released its annual review, "Diamonds and Human Security" earlier this week.According to PAC, the report, which details the working ...

Gemclear Finds Non Compliant Blue Topaz In Us
Dallas - GemClear has found a batch of blue topaz that is not in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations regarding irradiated gems, the organization announced this week.According to a release from the Dallas-based testing laboratory, the gems originated from a New York dealer, and GemClear discovered the irradiated stones exceeded the NRC's limit for residual ...

Jewelry Gist Appraising And Insuring Fine Jewelry
Understanding and insuring the appraised worth of a fine jewelry collection are important steps in protecting valued treasures. Some may be surprised to learn that a homeowner 's policy will not necessarily offer full coverage for a piece of jewelry, such as an engagement ring or beloved heirloom. And before searching out appropriate insurance coverage, a professional appraisal may be needed to render ...

Antiquorum Auction Nets Nearly 99 Million
New York - Antiquorum's first auction of the fall season has brought in a total of $9,892,812 for the sale of Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches and Clocks.The sale took place in New York on Oct. 16, with 82 percent of the 404 timepieces offered sold by lot and 148 percent sold by value."The results from today's auction are ...

Selecting The Right Pearl Necklaces
Pearl necklaces are in high demand due to the quality of them and the way they look. This isn't the type of jewelry that is going to lose its appeal a short time after you purchase it. They never go out of style either so you can be confident you will always look great in them. Selecting the right pearl necklaces to add to your collection is important though. You want ...

Celebrities And Charmed Jewelry
The popularity of charms and charmed jewelry continues unabated. Some of the fuel flaming the frenzy is the fact that many celebrities are photographed wearing their favorite charmed jewelry with the associated fan rush to duplicate the look.Here's the Scoop on the Charms Your Favorite Celebrities Are WearingJade JaggerThis bohemian style designer has been photographed recently wearing a stunning charm necklace with what ...

Gia To Open Diamond Lab In Botswana In 4q
Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) plans to open a laboratory in Gaborone, Botswana, sometime in the fourth quarter, National Jeweler has learned.Following the lab's opening at the end of the year, the GIA plans to have educational classes up and running at the lab in the first quarter of 2009.Located in South Africa, Botswana was the world's top diamond-producing ...

Paul Mccartney Ready To Wed American Nancy Shevell
After six months of dating, and only five months since his much-publicized divorce from Heather Mills, Paul McCartney is already shopping for engagement rings for his girlfriend, American Heiress Nancy Shevell.When McCartney and Shevell first met, Paul was going through his divorce and Nancy was separated from her husband. It is probably because of this that details of their ...

How To Buy Diamonds To Hold Your Money S Value And Fight Inflation
You're shopping for a diamond pendant or perhaps considering purchasing a pair of anniversary rings so that you and your spouse can mark an important milestone in your marriage. Diamonds are not only beautiful, but they can also hold their value, something today 's savvy consumer is well aware of.One question you may have, especially as you survey the topsy-turvy global financial markets, is whether diamonds can be a good investment for the ...

Lucky Charms Creating Good Fortune With Gemstones
Those who believe in the power of gemstones to bring about good fortune consider gems "nature 's store house of energy," asserting these valuable stones can increase the flow of positive and helpful energy. When worn regularly, these gemstones are believed to emanate power, which combine with cosmic energy to form a protective aura around the wearer while escalating a ...