American Gem Society Laboratories has created a podcast called “Diamond Buying 101″ and has made it available on its Web site and on YouTube for free.

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International Diamond Laboratories, an initiative of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, has opened a facility in Istanbul to offer its diamond grading services.

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Bristol, England—Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Solstice ship will make her sailing debut on the Caribbean cruise circuit in December, and guests will have a chance to remember the experience by taking home a diamond cut in the ship’s name.

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Irving, Texas—Chain retailer Zales Jewelers has introduced a trendy new feature to its Web site, Zales.com.

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London—Mining company Rio Tinto, best known for pink and brown diamonds from Australia, has taken the initial step in developing India’s first significant diamond mine.

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Seattle—The children of the baby boomer generation are here, and, if the marketing radar is right, they are ready to shop.

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New York—Despite increasing costs and financial market turmoil, the world’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (Ultra-HNWIs) continued to seek luxury items last year, according to the 12th annual World Wealth Report from Merrill Lynch and Capgemini.

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London—Mining company Rio Tinto, best known for pink and brown diamonds from Australia, has taken the initial step in developing India’s first significant diamond mine.

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Under the weight of more than $11 million in debt, without access to operating funds, with the loss of its two brand icons, and without even a name to operate under, the former House of Taylor executed a “Peaceful Possession of Collateral” with the lending company that has been financing its survival.

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Birks & Mayors said Tuesday that net sales for the fourth quarter increased 16 percent to $64.2 million, year-over-year. Same-store sales increased 2 percent for the period, following a 3 percent increase in the prior year period.

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