President Bush signed legislation Tuesday designed to punish Myanmar's brutal ruling regime by banning the importation of rubies and jade from that country into the U.S.

President Bush signed legislation Tuesday to punish Myanmar's brutal ruling regime by banning the importation of rubies and jade from that country into the U.S.

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New York—Famed jeweler to the stars Jacob Arabov is suing rapper Wycelf Jean for more than $300,000 in unpaid jewelry bills, the Associated Press and various news sources report.

Los Angeles—Italian watch brand Scatola del Tempo has presented director Steven Spielberg with a reward for his enduring commitment at those in need.

London—For the first time in its history, the Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) plans to release cumulative price-increase data for the year, National Jeweler has learned.

East Providence, R.I.—The Colibri Group Inc. announced today the completion of financing that includes an equity investment by the company's major shareholder and simultaneous recapitalization of the company's bank lines.

London—For the first time in its history, the Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) plans to release cumulative price-increase data for the year, National Jeweler has learned.

Washington, D.C.—President Bush has signed off on legislation that makes it illegal for rubies and jadeite from Myanmar, including stones that were processed in third-party countries, to be imported into the United States.

James Porte will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the GIA PA/Delaware Valley Chapter & AGS Keystone Guild on Aug. 25.