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Monday, March 22, 2010

Human Rights Watch Update

Loubna Freih Georges/Walter Stresemann's viewpoints in Rapaport News about blood diamonds + Switzerland's role in the global and domestic jewelry trade was educational and insightful. My view is retailers and wholesalers should refuse to purchase diamonds that originated in Marange. Those in the jewelry industry should have genuine certificates attesting the stones' legitimacy. Period.

Useful links:
www.baselworld.com
www.kimberleyprocess.com
www.hrw.org

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