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WDC Annual Meeting and CIBJO Congress Get Underway
Both of the annual meetings will take place under the auspices of the Israel Diamond Institute under the leadership of Moti Ganz. The congress of CIBJO – the World Jewellery Confederation – officially begins with the conclusion on May 6 of the Ninth Annual Meeting of the World Diamond Council.
Israel Diamond Week March 2013
Watch impressions from International Diamond week last held on 17-20 March 2013
 
 
84 Members Receive Permanent Membership of Diamond Exchange
At a special ceremony on May 2, 84 members received certificates that they are now officially full members of the exchange.
Lucara Holding Tender of Large Rough Diamonds
Lucara Diamonds is to hold a tender 15 diamonds very large rough diamonds from its Karowe mine in Botswana, including one stone weighing 239 carats and another of 123.63 carats.
SAVE THE DATE – 26TH – 29TH AUGUST For a Unique Sale of Loose Diamonds
Following tremendous success - the Summer Edition of the Diamond Week in Israel is on the move.
The US & International Week – the huge diamond market in Ramat-Gan welcomes all authorized diamond traders orldwide.
South Africa's ambassador to Israel visits Israel Diamond Exchange
During the visit, the ambassador, Sisa Ngombana, said it was one of the first visits he has made in Israel since taking up the position and that he was excited to visit the exchange.
U.S. Conference Board Records Rise in April Consumer Confidence Index
The U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which is closely watched by financial analysts and government officials, rose last month after dropping in March.
Rio Tinto Opens Underground Mine at Argyle
The new Argyle underground diamond mine in Western Australia has been opened, says miner Rio Tinto.
For the first time at the IDE- Alrosa holds polished diamond tender
As the result of a series of meetings that took place in Israel and Moscow between Alrosa's Deputy President Uri Okimov, Brillianty Alrosa General Manager Alexander Malinin and Arcos Israel Diamonds Ltd General Manager (an Alrosa subsidiary) and Israel Diamond Exchange President Yair Sahar, Alrosa will hold a polished diamond tender for 3 carat or higher.
The diamond exchange shows support for the army's Magellan unit
A group of soldiers from the army's Magellan unit paid a visit to the diamond exchange and took part in a group hug with the management of the exchange which presented them with a television to help provide a more pleasant environment during their rest hours.
IDE Consumer Club – Discounts and Benefits
The new Consumer Club offers two ways of buying at a discount: by adding money to your card before buying and discounts and promotions at hundreds of companies and services without adding money to the card beforehand.
Just 10 Days to go to Opening of CIBJO Congress in Tel Aviv
The annual CIBJO Congress debates issues related to diamonds, gemstones, gemology, pearls, precious metals and jewelry.