Dominion Diamond Corporation (TSX:DDC, NYSE: DDC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the interests of BHP Billiton Canada Inc. and its various affiliates in the Ekati Diamond Mine as well as the associated diamond sorting and sales facilities in Yellowknife, Canada, and Antwerp, Belgium. The Ekati Diamond Mine [...]

In cooperation with the international jewelry designers’ competition Preziosa Young 2013, Messe München has conferred the INHORGENTA MUNICH special award on New York designer Lauren Vanessa Tickle. The 27-year-old artist is being honored for her project ‘Increasing Value’, which presents pieces of jewelry made of US dollar bills, silver, latex and synthetic thread. Traditionally, the [...]

LVMH Group’s Maisons are pleased to invite the general public to the 2013 edition of the Group’s open day event, “Les Journées Particulières”, which will take place on the 15 and 16 of June. This follows the success of the first edition of Les Journées Particulières, which attracted more than 100 000 visitors to 25 [...]

Scott Ryan Tischler reveals 4 simple tips on how to spot a “scam” in the diamond business or a fake stone. 1. Transparency Test: Diamonds should not be transparent completely. Diamond Cutters International recommends turning loose diamonds upside down over a newspaper or other piece of paper with typed words printed on it. If you [...]

Since early 2012, Designs by Millo has been accessorizing women’s wardrobes with designer jewelry from its location at 514 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, New York. Now the company plans to build its web presence, offering the latest jewelry trends online. Proclaimed the Year of the Snake, 2013 is being celebrated with exuberant and unexpected animal themes. [...]

Imagine a watch or piece of jewelry with an innovative design that includes metals so precise that NASA uses them in satellites. Or, an accessory adorned with metals in remarkable hues that are 500 times thinner than a human hair. These are just a few of the cutting-edge innovations LuxeFoil™ will debut this month at [...]

More than two weeks after armed rebels seized power, the political and security situation in the Central African Republic continues to be “highly volatile,” a United Nations envoy said, stressing the need to restore the rule of law in the country. “The return to legality is extremely critical,” the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and [...]

WHAT: During its exclusive two-day Blingin’ Ring Event, Robbins Brothers will partner with various bridal jewelry designers including Simon G., Kirk Kara, Novell, Michael M., Verragio, Henri Daussi, Echo, Supreme Jewelry, Coast Diamond, Tiara by Peter Lam Luxury, Cherish and UTwo to offer Dallas customers the best engagement ring selection, anniversary gifts and also hundreds [...]

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but, Luis & Mario, two of Signature Kitchens Additions & Baths kitchen remodeling craftsmen might be just as good. At the pre-construction meeting, held between kitchen designer, homeowner and Signature’s craftsmen, the home owner Alex Chen had a request. “Over the last twenty years my wife Jade has [...]

The EU has today agreed ground-breaking new rules forcing oil, gas, mining and logging companies to publish details of the payments they make to governments for access to natural resources around the world. By providing millions of citizens in resource-rich countries with detailed information about the money generated by their natural resource sectors, the directive [...]