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For the ninth consecutive year, China is the world's largest market for platinum jewelry since 2000, although the market faced widely fluctuating platinum prices in 2008.

AFNS reports that the Dealers Organisation for Diamond Automated Quotes, an online polished diamond auction site, has been launched at www.dodaq.com.

Police are seeking a jewelry thief dressed as a wealthy Muslim woman who has reportedly stolen rings worth hundreds of thousands of euros from dealers across Europe.

The Bank of Israel lowered its economic forecast for 2009 as the worsening global economy has lead to a higher-than-expected drop in exports

These days, when the diamond industry is in turmoil, it is worthwhile to make the effort to think “out of the box” and consider partnerships with other diamantaires/jewelers which will help both parties to sell their merchandise.

Current political events and global financial shocks do not pose an immediate threat to Israel's risk profile, including its A1 rating and stable outlook, said Moody's Investors Service in a special report on the country.

AFNS reports that at its January 2009 sight, the DTC offered about one-sixth of the volume of rough diamonds offered at its January sight in 2008 - $80 million to $100 million.

Since December 2008, Russian diamond mining giant Alrosa has stopped halted sales of rough diamonds to customers except for the state stockpile, due to diminishing demand.

The current financial downturn is hitting the diamond and jewelry industry particularly hard.

The Fourever Concept conceived by veteran Israeli diamantaire, Yuval Harary, combines several special aspects which together contribute to the creation of a superior and outstanding piece of jewelry at a surprisingly affordable price.