I was really impressed with Koen Olthuis's Citadel, a unique energy-efficient floating residential complex. Check out the link www.waterstudio.nl
Discover P.J. Joseph's blog, your guide to colored gemstones, diamonds, watches, jewelry, art, design, luxury hotels, food, travel, and more. Based in South Asia, P.J. is a gemstone analyst, writer, and responsible foodie featured on Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, and CNBC. Disclosure: All images are digitally created for educational and illustrative purposes. Portions of the blog were human-written and refined with AI to support educational goals.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Koen Olthuis
I was really impressed with Koen Olthuis's Citadel, a unique energy-efficient floating residential complex. Check out the link www.waterstudio.nl
Tim Burton Retrospective
I am a huge fan of Tim Burton. His paintings, drawing and photographs, which have never been seen by the public are to be shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. www.moma.org
US Renews Burma Sanctions
President Barack Obama has renewed sanctions aimed at the military junta that rules Burma, continuing the ongoing ban on the importation of jade and rubies into the United States. Stay tuned.
Useful links:
www.agta.org
www.cibjo.org
www.jvclegal.org
Useful links:
www.agta.org
www.cibjo.org
www.jvclegal.org
Chaim Even Zohar Viewpoint
It is hard to fully understand what is happening to many diamond companies in India and elsewhere when they mess up with diamond financing banks/financial institutions. The troubles created by a handful of players could adversely impact the exemplary record of the industry. Thanks Chaim for reporting the issues.
Useful link:
www.diamondintelligence.com
Useful link:
www.diamondintelligence.com
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Diamond Imitation Jewelry
To most untrained eyes paste/glass jewelry will look real. But most knowledgeable buyers buy paste jewelry for the look.
Random Thoughts
The lesson for all startups—and BDCs (big dumb companies)—is that innovation is all you have. Once you stop innovating, you lose your talent, and you lose the race. Never. Stop. Innovating. Never. Never. Never.
- Jason Calacanis
http://calacanis.com
Spot on.
- Jason Calacanis
http://calacanis.com
Spot on.
Greenopia Wine Report
Greenopia's comprehensive list of major wineries ranked in order of sustainability was interesting. www.greenopia.com
Here is the list:
1. Alma Rosa www.almarosawinery.com
2. French Rabbit www.frenchrabbit.com
3. Frog's Leap www.frogsleap.com
4. Benzinger www.benziger.com
5. Demetria www.demetriaestate.com
6. Franzia www.franzia.com
7. Grgich Hills www.grgich.com
8. Bonny Doon www.bonnydoonvineyard.com
9. Cakebread www.cakebread.com
10. Kendall Jackson www.kj.com
Here is the list:
1. Alma Rosa www.almarosawinery.com
2. French Rabbit www.frenchrabbit.com
3. Frog's Leap www.frogsleap.com
4. Benzinger www.benziger.com
5. Demetria www.demetriaestate.com
6. Franzia www.franzia.com
7. Grgich Hills www.grgich.com
8. Bonny Doon www.bonnydoonvineyard.com
9. Cakebread www.cakebread.com
10. Kendall Jackson www.kj.com
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