Archive for October, 2008



Diamond necklace is forever a gift of sharing – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Saturday 4 October 2008 @ 1:10 am

Seattle Post Intelligencer
Diamond necklace is forever a gift of sharing
Seattle Post Intelligencer -Oct 2, 2008
"Through the course of this story," said Jonell McLain, who instigated the purchase, "I believe I was supposed to buy this necklace, because it has had such

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An investment row is simmering between the Government and South … – The Citizen Daily

Saturday 4 October 2008 @ 1:10 am
An investment row is simmering between the Government and South
The Citizen Daily, United Republic of Tanzania -Oct 2, 2008
Energy and Minerals minister William Ngeleja yesterday denounced De Beer's reported sale of its 75 per cent shares at the mine to Petra Diamonds Limited.
Govt ‘disowns’ new diamonds investorDailyNewsOnline
Tanzania: Something Amiss, Mr MinisterAllAfrica.com
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Fraudster's 'pop star' lifestyle – BBC News

Saturday 4 October 2008 @ 1:10 am

BBC News
Fraudster's 'pop star' lifestyle
BBC News, UK -24 minutes ago
Other assets seized in the operation include a yacht, Rolex watches, diamonds, luxury cars and two helicopters. Craig Johnson was at the centre of a scam in

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Bling-Bling – who's there? – Ha’aretz

Friday 3 October 2008 @ 11:10 pm
Bling-Bling – who's there?
Ha’aretz, Israel -1 hour ago
precious stones like diamonds, sapphires – nouveau riches." "I don't have a sentimental attitude toward jewelry. If I see a nice piece of jewelry I buy

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Jewelers brace for bad holiday season – Philadelphia Inquirer

Friday 3 October 2008 @ 11:10 pm
Jewelers brace for bad holiday season
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA -23 hours ago
specializes in gold and diamond jewelry that people put on layaway. If they don't keep up the monthly payments, other customers can buy the items by

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They’re Pinching Hundred-Dollar Bills – New York Times

Friday 3 October 2008 @ 10:10 pm
They’re Pinching Hundred-Dollar Bills
New York Times, United States -5 hours ago
“They are not rushing out to buy expensive diamonds. The psychological mind-set of the nation is keyed to the stock market, and in a downturn everybody is

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Diamonds In The Mud: What Fish Liberians have to Fry in the Wall … – The Liberian Journal

Friday 3 October 2008 @ 10:10 pm
Diamonds In The Mud: What Fish Liberians have to Fry in the Wall
The Liberian Journal, Minnesota -12 hours ago
Low-income workers were targeted and lured into taking on various loans higher than they could payback to buy homes. It is reported that minority

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Local business exchanges gold – The Rolla Daily News

Thursday 2 October 2008 @ 2:10 am
Local business exchanges gold
The Rolla Daily News,  United States -Sep 29, 2008
The Metzgers buy gold. They buy 10 karat, 24 karat and every karat in between. They buy diamonds and sterling silver. They do not deal in estate,

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Czech Consumers Buy Diamonds as Currency Strengthens – Diamonds.net

Thursday 2 October 2008 @ 1:10 am
Czech Consumers Buy Diamonds as Currency Strengthens
Diamonds.net, NY -Sep 25, 2008
Consumers across the Czech Republic have benefited from a stronger currency when it comes to buying diamonds. As a result, diamond jewelry is growing in

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Indo Argyle Diamond Council to Close – Jewelers Circular Keystone Online

Thursday 2 October 2008 @ 1:10 am
Indo Argyle Diamond Council to Close
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY -7 hours ago
This commitment has resulted in the ability of the US consumer to buy diamond jewelry at any price point,” said Liz Chatelain, president of MVI Marketing,

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