Georgian Treasures

The Economist report on a collection of ancient gold jewels in the hilly area of Vani, in what is now the Republic of Georgia @ http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12591022 was educational and insightful.

Useful links:
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
www.benaki.gr
www.getty.edu

Heard On The Street

State of the Business report = It's like a London bus - you've been waiting for one for ages and suddenly four come along at once.

Art Update

Souren Melikian's report on contemporary art sale at Christies @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/14/arts/melik14.php was interesting. A must read.

Useful link:
www.christies.com

Is there a financial crisis? The raw figures tell a different story, really.

One Planet @ BBC

Mark Whittaker's report on one eco-town in Sweden + the impact @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/one_planet.shtml was educational and insightful.

Useful link:
www.hammarbysjostad.se

Polished Diamond Price List

Ken Gassman's opinion piece in IDEXOnline on credible diamond price lists @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?SID=&id=31484 was brilliant. Thanks Ken for the info.

Useful link:
www.kennethgassman.com

Eternal Light

Eternal Light = Immersive music + Dance styles = Beautiful!
http://www.rambert.org.uk/interactive/video_and_downloads

Useful link:
www.rambert.org.uk

Tequila Into Diamonds

Ian Sample's report on scientists turning tequila into diamonds @ http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/nov/13/agriculture-mexico-tequila-diamonds was interesting.

Useful link:
www.unam.mx

Amazing, really. A happy accident?

Diamonds Give 2008

In support of education in diamond-producing African countries, the Diamond Empowerment Fund is organizing its Diamonds Give 2008 Greenhouse New York Fundraising Event, on November 19, 2008. Great idea.

Useful links:
www.diamondempowerment.org
www.simmonsjewelryco.com

Inspiring + Hats off to Russell Simmons!