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Blue Nile reports revenues and profits up in Q4 and 2012
Blue Nile Inc., the U.S. online diamond and jewelry seller, said revenues rose 21 percent in the final quarter of last year to $136.1 million.
First India Gem & Jewellery Fairto take place in New Delhi in April
The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will jointly organize the First India Gem & Jewellery Fair (IGJF) from April 6 to 9 in New Delhi.
Antwerp reports rise on year in polished exports for January
Belgium exported polished diamonds with a value of $890.0 million in January from $819.9 million in the same month last year, according to data published by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC).
World Diamond Council to hold Annual Meeting in Tel Aviv in May
The Ninth Annual Meeting of the World Diamond Council (WDC) will take place on May 5 and 6 in Tel Aviv, WDC President, Eli Izhakoff, has announced.
WFDB reports positive results from first executive meeting of 2013
The first World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) executive committee meeting of 2013 took place on February 3 and 4 in Antwerp under the chairmanship of newly elected president Ernie Blom.
Modern version of Russia's Great Imperial Crown put on display in St. Peterburg
An imitation of Russia's Great Imperial Crown, which was originally made for the coronation of Ekaterina II the Great 250 years ago, is on display for public viewing at the International Jewellery Exhibition in St. Peterburg.
Lucapa recommencing drilling at Lulo deposit in Angola
pastingLucapa Diamond Company, which works the Lulo diamond area in Angola’s Lunda Norte Province, has restarted drilling at a kimberlite target.
Carrie Underwood sparkles at Grammys with $31 million diamond necklace
Carrie Underwood, the popular American singing star, provided the most sparkle at the 2013 Grammy Awards as she wore necklace with a valued of $31 million.
Hong Kong sees 4% decrease in polished diamond imports in 2012
Hong Kong posted a 4-percent decline on the year in its imports of polished diamonds for 2012 to almost $16.6 billion, ‎the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China Limited reported.
Botswana's 2012 diamond exports down 29%, reports central bank
Botswana's diamond exports plummeted 28.7 percent on the year to $3.1 billion last year from $4.15 billion in 2011, the Bank of Botswana reported.
Rio Tinto slashing contractor jobs at Argyle diamond mine in Australia
Mining giant Rio Tinto has slashed up to 350 contractor jobs from its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia as it continues its companywide focus on reducing costs, The Australian reported.
Sotheby’s generates $10.5 million from New York Important Jewels sale
Sotheby’s New York reported that an auction of Important Jewels raised $10.5 million.