The World Diamond Council issued a statement today that it supports the decision of the Kimberley Process member governments to immediately implement an intensive, on-the-ground inspection program in Zimbabwe's Marange diamond fields.

Windhoek, Namibia--The World Diamond Council (WDC) issued a statement today that it supports the decision of the Kimberley Process (KP) member governments to immediately implement an intensive, on-the-ground inspection program in Zimbabwe's Marange diamond fields.

Jerusalem--Israel will assume chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP) in 2010, the system designed to stem the flow of conflict diamonds into the trade.

Jerusalem--Israel will assume chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP) in 2010, the system designed to stem the flow of conflict diamonds into the trade.

Italian jewelry brand Rosato, which recently incorporated and secured U.S. offices in Burbank, Calif., is making a strong stateside debut with its designs now being showcased in independent jewelry stores and 17 Neiman Marcus store locations nationwide, the company announced.

Accountant Daniel Pharr explains how jewelers can keep their bankers happy. One of the key rules--they don’t like surprises, so make sure you know what type of financial shape your business is in.

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have announced the development of the first-ever technique to produce beaded (nucleated) and non-beaded cultured pearls from the queen conch.

New York--U.S. consumers plan to spend about $543 this year on holiday gifts, with another $133 on gift cards, according to the 2009 Holiday Spending Survey from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.

Morrisville, N.C.--Moissanite-maker Charles and Colvard Ltd. has appointed Randy N. McCullough, formerly of Samuels Jewelers, as its chief executive officer, and H. Marvin Beasley, formerly of Helzberg Diamonds, to its board of directors.