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Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Burmese Ruby Ban Update

JCK Las Vegas show update: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and several other jewelry organizations worldwide have united to urge Congress to consider lifting the U.S. ban on rubies imported from Burma.

Useful links:
www.agta.org
www.cibjo.org
www.canadianjewellers.com
www.jewelry.org.hk
www.idcany.org
www.gemstone.org
www.nygagroup.com
www.thaigemjewelry.or.th

What a surprise! A 360° U-turn. Sanctions are unlikely to work because Burma's neighbours see no reason to join in. Burma often appears to be a multiple choice test with no correct answers. Sad, really.

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