The Gemological Institute of America has enhanced its Career Search Engine on its Web site to include international career opportunities posted by companies from various countries. This online service represents the largest free online employment database in the jewelry industry.

CORUM named Serge Weinberg its new chairman of the board, replacing the recently deceased Severin Wunderman, who purchased and managed the CORUM Group since 2000.

London—Prices for rough diamonds obtained from the Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) have gone up a cumulative average of 16 percent over the course of 2008, the DTC announced Tuesday.

Zurich, Switzerland—The Mondaine Watch brand, featuring the iconic Swiss railway station clock design, has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art watch factory in Biberist, Switzerland.

Seattle—Fine jewelry manufacturer Simon Golub and Sons has announced the completion of its merger with C and A Diamonds International of Youngstown, Ohio.

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.—William Roberts Jr., founder of the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO), died Aug. 8 while vacationing in Highland Falls, N.C. He was 83.

New York—In the wake of two recent home invasions, including one that allegedly involved the kidnapping of a jeweler's daughter and granddaughter, the Jewelers' Security Alliance has sent out a warning bulletin to jewelers.

New York—The Fortgang family, former owners of now-bankrupt diamond supply company M. Fabrikant and Sons, is asking the court to release the freeze on more than $200 million of their combined assets, claiming they have been falsely accused of siphoning money to avoid paying their debtors.

London—Prices for rough diamonds obtained from the Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) have gone up a cumulative average of 16 percent over the course of 2008, the DTC announced Tuesday.