The Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair 2010

The Antwerp Diamond Bourse - Beurs voor Diamanthandel - is to launch by-invitation only diamond trade fair in the bourse trading hall, February 7-9, 2010. I think the invitation-only exhibition is aimed at high-end diamond, gem and jewelry buyers.

Useful link:
www.awdc.be

Random Thoughts

The four most costly words in investment are: this time is different.

- Sir John Templeton
www.sirjohntempleton.org

So true!

James Cameron’s New 3-D Epic

Joshua Davis's opinion piece in Wired about James Cameron was brilliant. He is the new avatar of this century. There is no doubt about it.

Useful link:
www.joshuadavis.com

The Economics Of Social Gaming

Jeremy Liew's opinion piece in Paid Content was interesting/insightful. It's really amazing how social games have evolved in the last few years.

Useful link:
www.lightspeedvp.com

The Art Of The Idea

Check out John Hunt's brilliant insights via The Art of the Idea: And How It Can Change Your Life

Useful link:
www.tbwa.com

Congo's Gold

Here is the 60 Minutes transcript on Congo Gold.

Useful links:
www.hrw.org
www.enoughproject.org
www.nodirtygold.org
www.responsiblejewellery.com
www.gold.org

Art Market Review

The Economist viewpoint on the state of the art market in Hong Kong was interesting. Sellers have become more greedy and buyers, especially Chinese buyers, have become selective. It's really amazing how quickly the Chinese have become knowledgeable over the years, and they don’t like being taken advantage of. Stay tuned.

Useful links:
www.christies.com
www.bonhams.com

Diamond & Gemstone Grading Reports 2009

Check out National Jeweler's Diamond and Gemstone Grading Reports 2009. I don't think it's a complete list, but still informative. click here.

Art Market Update

Souren Melikian's opinion piece in the New York Times about the current state of the art market was interesting. If you are short on major paintings, market what you have on the back of a good story. So true!

Useful link:
www.christies.com

Carbozyme

Check out a New Jersey-based startup called Carbozyme, and their new green technology. According to Carbozyme, the process uses a third less energy than other CO2 storage methods. I wish them all the best.

Useful links:
www.carbozyme.us
www.futuregenalliance.org

Hey Oscar Wilde! It’s Clobberin’ Time!

Hey Oscar Wilde! It’s Clobberin’ Time! is run by Steve Gettis. I loved it. http://heyoscarwilde.com

Rapaport Diamond Market Report

Avi Krawitz was spot on. The financial crisis is not completely over and could still strike in the most unexpected of places. www.diamonds.net

Olympus BioScapes 2009

Check out the breathtaking images from The BioScapes 2009 competition. They are amazing, really.

Useful link:
www.olympusbioscapes.com

Dror Benshetrit

Dron Benshetrit's designs are stunningly complex but simple. I liked it.

Useful link:
www.studiodror.com

Pictory

A picture is worth a thousand words. I liked the pictures and narratives. Hats off to Laura Brunow Miner!

Useful link:
www.pictorymag.com

Art Basel Miami Beach 2009

Latin Americans have emerged as the fair's new power players. What an interesting story!

Useful links:
www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
www.artbasel.com
www.faria-fabregas.com
www.miamiartmuseum.org

The Best Books 2009

The Economist has unveiled the best books lists of 2009. Check it out.

Sundance Film Festival Update

This is Sundance. Check out the complete screening schedule.

Useful links:
http://festival.sundance.org
www.sundance.org

Earth's Climate History

Richard Black's commentary on earth's climate history was educational and insightful. Thanks Richard. Check out the text only version.

Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint

Chaim was spot on. These are days of hope and expectation.

Useful links:
www.diamondintelligence.com
www.debeersgroup.com
www.dtc.com
www.angloamerican.co.uk