Kimberley Process monitor finally arrives in Zimbabwe

Mar 18, 2010

After four months of squabbling, a candidate has finally been appointed to monitor the Chiadzwa diamond fields in Zimbabwe. Abbey Chikane is a former Chairman of the Kimberley Process, and heads the South African Diamond Board.

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The Fight Against Blood Diamonds

Jan 01, 2010

As with all very high-value goods, the trade in diamonds is subject to more than its fair share of abuse. In particular, the high price of diamonds in relation to their size makes them vulnerable to being controlled to finance war and insurgency. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Call For Zimbabwe Diamond Restrictions

Dec 23, 2009

Human rights groups are calling for Zimbabwe's access to the diamond trade to be restricted following reports of brutality by government militia. Due to their value and crucial place in the export of natural resources,  mining of diamonds is particularly open to abuse by interested parties. Read the rest of this entry >>

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The Round Brilliant Cut: A Popular Classic

Dec 08, 2009

Raw, uncut diamonds bear little resemblance to the dazzling gemstones seen in engagement rings and other pieces of jewellery. An uncut stone or 'rough diamond' looks a little bit like a chunk of glass you might find on the beach, washed and ground smooth and dull by the sand.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Are Diamonds a Girl’s Best Friend?

Oct 06, 2009

You know the saying, ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’, but if you are trying to maintain an ethical wedding, the choosing of your wedding jewellery can be fraught with complications.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Zimbabwe warned over conflict diamonds

Jul 18, 2009

Zimbabwe has been given an ultimatum to demilitarise recently discovered diamond fields in the eastern parts of the country following an investigation by the Kimberley Process (KP).

Taken from an article by KITSEPILE NYATHI, published on the Sunday Nation website (http://www.nation.co.ke)

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Survival targets Graff Diamonds

Feb 16, 2009

Human rights group Survival International held a protest last week outside Graff Diamonds flagship London store, to demand that Laurence Graff pulls out of a controversial diamond mine planned on the land of the Kalahari Bushmen in Botswana.

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Illegal Mining Crisiss

Jul 29, 2008

A recent report from Reuters suggests that the soaring price of gold has led to a highly dangerous rise in illegal mining.

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11 Ridiculous Gold and Diamond Accessories

Mar 25, 2008

At a time when the jewellery industry is troubled by serious ethical problems, there seems to be no limit to some consumers’ appetite for bling. More and more designers use precious stones and metals to add a sense of luxury to what used to look like sensible, everyday items.

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