April 2009 Everyone’s heard of the four C’s – clarity, cut, color and carat weight. But if you’re shopping for an engagement ring, there is an unspoken fifth C, cost. At heart, every man wants to buy something that his beloved will be proud to wear for the rest of her life. He also …
September 2008 I am often asked, “How’s business?”. Most people believe that in this economy, business must not be so great. The truth is, business is better than ever. Here’s why. My clients are still interested in the genuine, the fine, the best of the best, and they still take great pride in wearing …
Conflict diamonds are diamonds illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa. The United Nations (UN) defines conflict diamonds as “…diamonds that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, …
In July 2000, the global diamond industry made clear to the international community its zero tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds. Dedicated to eradicating the trade in conflict diamonds, it worked closely with the United Nations, governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as Global Witness and Partnership Africa Canada to create the Kimberley Process Certification System. …