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WDC's Patricia Syvrud to Speak at Int'l Diamond Week
Syvrud will also take part in a diamond marketing panel and meet with the leadership of Israel's diamond industry and trade associations.
Value of De Beers' First Sight of 2016: $540 Million
The figure compares with $248 million for the final sight of 2015, the company said in a statement.
HK Jewelry Delegation Taking Part in Int'l Diamond Week

"We welcome the opportunity given to our members to take part in this unique diamond marketing platform," said HKJMA President Lau.

Israeli Diamantaire at The Center, Says Dvash

As with every year, the Israel Diamond Exchange celebrated the festival of Tu B'Shvat with a toast and blessings. IDE President Yoram Dvash in his first speech since the election, greeted the participants and updated IDE members on the situation of the bourse and diamond industry.

CIBJO President to Take Part in International Diamond Wk
The Winter edition of the global buyers week event takes place next month.
De Beers: 'Encouraging Signs, But 2016 to be Volatile'
Mellier stated that De Beers would continue to invest in non-proprietary marketing, or generic promotions, this year.
President Dvash Meets With Younger Members

At a meeting held at the initiative of the IDE President, Yoram Dvash, representatives of the younger generation in Exchange raised new ideas in various sectors in order to lead the bourse forward and held a vigorous debate on future trends.

Rio Tinto Replaces Jean-Marc Lieberherr as Diamonds Head
Lieberherr has worked for Rio Tinto Diamond fore the past 10 years.
Israel Posts Decline of 20% in Polished Exports in 2015
Although Israel’s diamond sector suffered from the worldwide decline, it was hit more moderately than other markets, the statement added.
IDE Offers Buyers Free Hotel Stay at Winter Diamond Week
The Winter edition of the International Diamond Week takes place from February 14 to 18.
U.S. Polished Diamond Imports Fall 15% in November
The biggest monthly drop in polished imports out of the 2015 data available to date was in September, when imports plunged 23 percent.
World's Largest Blue Star Sapphire Found in Sri Lanka
The previous record-holding stone weighed 1,395 carats.