Victoria & Albert Museum London; Pearls Exhibitions; & Galleries

This is a fantastic video of the history of pearls!

Pearls / Exhibitions & Galleries / Happenings / V&A Channel

President Alpha Condé Wants to Transform The Mining Sector in Guinea

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jul/30/africa-guinea-mining-bsgr-steinmetz

The Challenge of Investing in Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth

http://lightbox.time.com/2013/08/29/treasure-land-the-mines-of-afghanistan-by-yuri-kozyrev/#1

Jimmy Kimmel Bought His Wedding Ring From Costco, Really!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/jimmy-kimmel-wedding-ring_n_3943823.html

South Africa Rockwell Diamonds Found Four Stones, Each Weighing Over 100 ct, From Middle Orange River Alluvial Operations

http://www.miningweekly.com/article/rockwell-diamonds-recovers-four-heavyweights-from-sa-alluvial-operations-2013-09-17

Omega Speedmaster, The “Moonwatch” A Retro Version of The Wristwatch Worn By NASA Astronauts

http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-industry-news/watches/vintage-watch-lovers-omega-speedmaster-57-co-axial-chronograph/#

De Beers & A New System for Rough Diamond Purchases

http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/de-beers-introduces-forward-contract-in-rough-diamonds-113072200381_1.html

Diamonds Don't Grow On Trees, But They Do Grow Like Trees

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/diamonds-grow-like-trees-study-113091600691_1.html

Ancient Golden Treasure Found at Foot of Temple Mount

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-09/ancient-golden-treasure-found-near-jerusalem-temple-mount.html

Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF), Discovers a Damaging Conch Pearl Treatment

http://www.nationaljeweler.com/nj/colored-

stones/a/~31734-New-treatment-could-damage-conch

Malca-Amit West Africa is Falsely Representing Itself as Part of Malca-Amit International

http://www.malcaamit.com/blog/scam-alert/

Gem-A Announces A New Editor for The Journal of Gemmology

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=pzgefecab&v=001Xb0L0r5qCg09tM2F6LGBxe01JwNTNyMd_Y9BXGE0WU4HOz_aUfPa0D1pUT7lDH_CPjeqU00ctn76fNkQIOsgGmFqfdNH09thBtBc1rodIIE%3D

2013 America’s Cup “Red Sails in the Sunset” Pendant

http://4csblog.gia.edu/2013/dressing-americas-cup

Guinea's Parliamentary Election To Be Held Later This Month

http://allafrica.com/stories/201309051302.html

118 Carat Diamond For Sale in Hong Kong

Watch the video. This is one big diamond!

http://bloom.bg/1dIt9YP

President Alpha Condé Has Plans to Tackle Mining Corruption in Simandou

http://www.channel4.com/news/guinea-corruption-and-diamonds-video