Diamonds at James Allen includes high quality certified loose diamonds and diamond jewelry using many sizes and shapes of diamonds. http://www.JamesAllen.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:50:16 EST Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:50:16 EST Las Vegas, Nevada – Today, reigning Fighter of the Year Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and three-time world champion boxer Miquel Cotto arrive in Las Vegas to kick off the beginning of what is being billed as the “Fight Week for Fire Power”, which will culminate in a match between the two on Saturday, November 14 at 9pm EST (6pm PT). The MGM Grand plays host to the event, which is being broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View, as well as via satellite to countries all over the world. The twelve-round title fight brings the Philippines’ ‘pound-for-pound king’ and the current WBO World Welterweight Champion together in one of the most anticipated—and promoted—fights in history. Ring Magazine released a list of its pound-for-pound rankings, placing Pacquaio (49-3-2, 37 KOs) at the top of the list and Cotto (34-1, 27 Kos) at #7. The welterweights each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the fight is predicted to be a great one. The winner will not only achieve the title of World Boxing Champion; he will also receive a customized belt to commemorate the victory. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/pacquiao-cotto-diamond-belt-boxing-November-10-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/pacquiao-cotto-diamond-belt-boxing-November-10-09.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:39:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_pacquiao-cotto-boxing-fight-diamonds.jpg Last night’s World Series Game 6 brought to a close the hopes of the Philadelphia Phillies to earn two championship titles in a row. When the New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera pitched the final out of the game, he gave his team their 27th World Series win, and a fifth Championship ring for himself, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada. Although the players will not receive their rings until a ceremony at the beginning of the 2010 season, they still have a trophy to hoist in the air, parties to attend, and a parade the likes of which only New York City can give them after waiting 9 years to become champions again. The rings will be, undoubtedly, worth waiting for. The Yankees 2000 World Series ring weighs more than an ounce, features 22 diamonds and 34.5 grams of gold. It is so large that it has three subway cars—representing the ‘Subway Series’ victory over the Mets and three consecutive championships—etched above the fa?ade of Yankee Stadium. The value of the ring is relative, since it has an ‘intrinsic value’ based on what it represents. After the 2000 win, a memorabilia dealer paid $18,000 for the ring of a Yankee executive, and Dick Williams, consultant to the team at the time, sold his ring at auction for $34,787. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Yankees-World-Series-Diamonds-Rings-November-05-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Yankees-World-Series-Diamonds-Rings-November-05-2009.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:54:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_new-york-yankees-world-series-2009-diamonds.jpg Renowned film director, Roman Polanski, may choose to face sentencing in the United States soon, as his current conditions are terrible. The auteur is currently held in Swiss detention, with no significant chance for bail or house arrest. Currently Polanski is in the midst of a lengthy extradition procedure – the U.S. want to put him on trial for a 1977 sex charge, since he fled the country before sentencing. Thus far Polanski has fought against the extradition, but one of his lawyers said he may decide to face justice in The States to avoid the lengthy extradition procedures. The Oscar-winning director was arrested in Switzerland on September 26. On Tuesday, a Swiss court denied his request for release on bail, saying there was a strong risk that he would flee. Lawyer George Kiejman said on Europe 1 radio: “We could be heading toward an extradition if the Swiss justice system does not take into account arguments against it. If the procedure drags on, it is not impossible that Roman Polanski could choose to go and explain himself in the United States, where there are some arguments in his favor. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Roman-Polanski-May-Choose-To-Face-Charges-In-US-October-21-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Roman-Polanski-May-Choose-To-Face-Charges-In-US-October-21-2009.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:53:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_roman-polanski-et-emmanuelle-seigner-2309419_1350.jpg Personally, I don’t want to live in a world where Phil Collins can’t play drums, but it looks like I may have to. The Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling pop star recently told a German newspaper that he doesn’t have feeling in his fingers and he isn’t able to pick up his drum sticks. Collins underwent surgery in April to repair a dislocated vertebra in his neck - seems as though the surgery left the musician without the ability to play his favorite instrument. The 58-year-old songsmith was quoted as saying the only way he could drum is if he were to “glue drumsticks to my hands.” But Phil has no plan to give up music entirely. He told the newspaper he plans a recording a new album that will feature covers of 30 Motown covers next year: “I want the songs to sound exactly like the originals,” he told the paper. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/phil-collins-cant-play-drums-anymore-october-20-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/phil-collins-cant-play-drums-anymore-october-20-2009.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:41:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_phil-collins.jpg More than 40,000 people from around the world were recently involved in the biggest mass wedding in over a decade. Brides in white dresses and Japanese kimonos joined grooms in black suits and red ties to exchange wedding rings. The mass wedding was the largest ‘blessing ceremony” held by the Unification Church since 1999. 89-year-old Reverend Sun Myung Moon, the controversial founder of the church, oversaw the ceremony. His followers are known as Moonies. Most of the couples receiving blessing were marrying for the first time, but many were renewing their vows. The reverend also blessed 10,000 couples from Sweden to Brazil, who were taking part in ceremonies around the world. The massive world-wide ceremony was meant to celebrate two key anniversaries in the leader's life: his 90th birthday and his 50th wedding anniversary. Sun Myung Moon is getting ready to hand everyday leadership of the church over to his children. Dressed in a sharp black suit, Rev. Moon sprinkled holy water over the couple before they exchanged rings. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/The-Biggest-Mass-Wedding-In-A-Decade-October-14-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/The-Biggest-Mass-Wedding-In-A-Decade-October-14-2009.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:45:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_moon_01_628677a.jpg No one can argue that Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski hasn’t had his share of misfortune, both privately and publicly. Well, looks like the 76-year-old auteur has just been dealt another significant blow, being arrested over the past weekend in Switzerland over a 31-year-old U.S. arrest warrant. Despite Polanski’s claim that American prosecutors had never tried to nab him after he fled overseas over thirty years ago, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said it had contact with several countries in an effort to arrest the ‘Pianist’ director. Polanski's arrest in Switzerland on Saturday sparked an outcry from several European supporters asking why American authorities chose to act now, even though Polanski has been living and working openly in Europe for decades. Polanski’s famous trial was found to be a gross injustice due to the behavior of the now-deceased judge during the case. According to Polanski’s lawyer, “the District Attorney's Office in the 30 years since Mr. Polanski left the jurisdiction, has not once sought to have him extradited. If it had, there would have been a hearing regarding the misconduct in this case.” http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Roman-Polanski-To-Fight-Extradition-September-29-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Roman-Polanski-To-Fight-Extradition-September-29-2009.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:13:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_roman-polanski-pic-afp-getty-413325626.jpg In what has already been hailed as Britain’s biggest jewel heist, two gunmen casually strolled into Graff Jewelers in Mayfair, an upscale London store, and stole diamonds worth $65 million last month. Yesterday, British police charged a man, in connection with the heist, with attempted murder, Although six other men have already been charged with conspiracy to rob the renowned jeweler, Aman Kassaye, 24, faces the most serious charge thus far related to the robbery. Besides attempted murder, Kassaye, is also charged with conspiracy to rob Graff Jewelers, imprisoning and detaining a person against their will, and using a handgun with intent to resist or prevent the arrest or detention of himself and others. The aftermath of the robbery was captured by amateur video, and it shows screaming pedestrians and shoppers ducking for cover and trying to escape as a shot is fired. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Security camera footage released shortly after the theft showed two men in entering the store, pulling out guns, and briefly taking an employee hostage. They escaped via several getaway cars. As of yet, none of the 43 stolen items has been recovered. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Diamond-Thief-Charged-With-Attempted-Murder-September-06-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Diamond-Thief-Charged-With-Attempted-Murder-September-06-2009.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:58:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_Graff-Diamonds-store-in-N-006.jpg Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ Am, passed away on August 28th, but the details surrounding his death are still uncertain. It was first reported that Goldstein died of an accidental overdose - now different reports suggest he may have committed suicide. Eight undigested OxyContin pills were found in his body, and a ninth still in his mouth. Also, crack paraphernalia was found near his body. Although the funeral plans haven’t yet been made public, Adam’s body has been released and is reported to be heading to California to be buried there. His mother, Andrea, lives in Los Angeles. Speculation suggests that the funeral will take place in California later this week. Goldstein, who once gave Nicole Richie an engagement ring, was said to be devastated about the recent break up with his girlfriend, Hayley Wood. Sources say that authorities who entered Goldstein's New York apartment found a Valentine's Day card in the next room from Haley Wood. Beside the card were six or seven photos of Wood and Goldstein. Goldstein and good friend Travis Barker, of pop-punk band Blink 182, were involved in a serious plane crash less than a year ago. The accident left four dead. The duo barely escaped by sliding down the wing of the fallen plane. They were both in critical condition after surviving the crash. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/DJ-AMs-Funeral-To-Be-Held-In-California-September-02-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/DJ-AMs-Funeral-To-Be-Held-In-California-September-02-2009.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:10:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_djam.jpg In what’s being hailed as Britain’s biggest jewel heist, two gunmen casually strolled into Graff Jewelers in Mayfair, an upscale London store, and stole gems worth £40million. The robbers struck at 4.20pm, on Thursday, after convincing a security guard to let them in. They then drew handguns before stealing 43 pieces of jeweler in less than two minutes. Their pillage included diamond earrings and a platinum white diamond ring. The burglars were captured on CCTV before firing two shots and escaping. They then jumped into a blue BMW which was parked close and smashed into a taxi a minute later. The crooks got out and fired a second shot, forcing pedestrians to take flight and then got into a Mercedes Benz and sped away. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Diamonds-Stolen-By-Gunmen-In-Big-Heist-August-12-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Diamonds-Stolen-By-Gunmen-In-Big-Heist-August-12-2009.html Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:58:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_Diamonds-Stolen.jpg Chicago, IL – Northwestern University scientist Dean Ho recently discovered that using nanoscale diamonds can help heal wounds much faster. Dr. Ho and his team found that diamonds tend to attract insulin, best known for helping to regulate blood sugar. Insulin has also been found to speed up the healing process and prevent infections from growing at wound sites. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Nano-Diamonds-Treat-Wounds-July-29-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Nano-Diamonds-Treat-Wounds-July-29-2009.html Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:37:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_nano-diamonds-heal-wounds.jpg Gloucestershire, England – Kate Middleton, the longtime girlfriend of Prince William of Wales, re-ignited engagement rumors over the weekend during a charity polo match. When the royal couple arrived at the event, Middleton was wearing two rings on her right hand. A few minutes later, she was seen with one of the rings on the ring finger of her left hand. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Prince-William-Kate-Engagement-Rumor-July-27-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Prince-William-Kate-Engagement-Rumor-July-27-2009.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:33:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_prince-william-kate-middleton-engagement.jpg London, England – A new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum will feature previously-unseen treasures owned by former royals of India. The opening of the show is rumored to include a procession of elephants and Rolls Royces, according to museum officials. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Indian-Cartier-Piece-in-London-July-22-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Indian-Cartier-Piece-in-London-July-22-09.html Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:41:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_Indian-Treasures-Cartier-London.jpg Hamburg, Germany – Notoriously private Hollywood legend Robert Redford married his girlfriend of 13 years, Sibylle Szaggars, in an intimate ceremony at the Louis C. Jacob Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Robert-Redford-Weds-Longtime-Love-07-16-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Robert-Redford-Weds-Longtime-Love-07-16-09.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:30:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_robert-redford-marries-wedding-ring.jpg Moscow – As President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev talked about reducing nuclear stockpiles, Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia got a tour of the Kremlin and its treasures. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Obama-Tours-Russian-Diamond-Treasures-07-07-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Obama-Tours-Russian-Diamond-Treasures-07-07-09.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:14:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_Obama-Sees-Imperial-Crown-Russia.jpg Wimbledon, London, England -- When Serena Williams took the court for the Wimbledon Final on Saturday, she was not facing just any opponent. But she had to tell herself it was just another hard-hitting player standing in between her and her 3rd Wimbledon title and 15th Grand Slam Championship. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Serena-Beats-Venus-At-Wimbledon-07-05-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Serena-Beats-Venus-At-Wimbledon-07-05-09.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:06:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_serena-williams-wins-wimbledon.jpg "The only word Elizabeth knows in Italian is Bulgari." And, even after several marriages, one thing stayed the same: Liz loved her diamonds. Her personal collection of Bulgari jewels is on display as part of a historical exhibit of 500 Bulgari pieces, and will be shown through September 13 at Rome’s Palazzo delle Esposizione. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Bulgari-Diamonds-Displayed-in-Rome-06-22-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Bulgari-Diamonds-Displayed-in-Rome-06-22-09.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:15:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_bulgari-diamonds-elizabeth-taylor.jpg Manila, Philippines –The wife of late Dictator Ferdinand Marcos, claiming that she has no money, is attempting to reclaim jewels and other items that were seized after the fall of Marcos’ regime in 1986. Because of an oversight by the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), Mrs. Marcos may get her wish. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Imelda-Marcos-Reclaims-Diamonds-06-18-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Imelda-Marcos-Reclaims-Diamonds-06-18-09.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:21:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_3_imelda-marcos-confiscated-jewelry.jpg Pharrell Williams, known throughout the world for his producing, recording, and collaborating in hip hop music, has expanded his empire still further: into the art world. Working with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, he inspired the one-of-a-kind work of art called "The Simple Things". http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Pharrell-Collaborates-on-Basel-Artwork-06-16-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Pharrell-Collaborates-on-Basel-Artwork-06-16-09.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:40:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_pharrell-williams-diamond-art.jpg Toledo, Ohio – A fine jeweler in Toledo has taken its cue from a Twitter-based diamond hunt, and has scheduled an engagement ring hunt of their own, using cell phones as their way to give clues. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Diamond-Ring-Scavenger-Hunt-06-11-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Diamond-Ring-Scavenger-Hunt-06-11-09.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:45:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_diamond-ring-hunt-toledo.jpg At first, Gardiner thought he would hide the ring and let someone just stumble onto it. Then he came up with something even better: a treasure hunt. On Saturday morning, June 6, he will hide the ring and post the first clue on his Twitter page at 8 a.m. He plans to continue posting clues until someone finds the ring. If no one does, the clues will become directions. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Engagement-Ring-Twitter-Away-06-03-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Engagement-Ring-Twitter-Away-06-03-09.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:15:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_twitter-engagement-ring-gardiner.jpg As the jewelry trends move more and more towards natural beauty—while still maintaining a level of opulence—Luca Carati has created the Ginza Collection, named for the famous Tokyo shopping district known for its luxurious, fashionable boutiques. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/luca-carati-ginza-diamond-collection-05-24-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/luca-carati-ginza-diamond-collection-05-24-09.html Sun, 24 May 2009 02:18:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/luca-carati-diamond-jeweller.jpg Among the items for sale is a lot of 56 coloured diamonds, certified as fancy deep, vivid, and intense pink, yellow, blue, and green. At 14.67 carat weight, it is expected to sell for between $1.35 and $1.9 million. However, the biggest enticement for buyers to come is a 20.70 carat. D-Flawless diamond pendant mounted with a 10.07 carat pear-shaped D-Internally Flawless diamond. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Christies-selling-20-carat-diamond-05-11-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Christies-selling-20-carat-diamond-05-11-09.html Mon, 11 May 2009 11:53:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_20-carat-diamond-christies.JPG But Thai jewelry designer Riwin Jirapolsek has done them all one better. Over two months, he designed a $4.2 million tiara for his 15 year-old male Maltese. The piece, created with titanium and encrusted with 250 carats worth of diamonds and emeralds, was featured at a dog runway show in Bangkok. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Thai-Designer-Dog-Tiara-04-27-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Thai-Designer-Dog-Tiara-04-27-09.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_dog-diamond-tiara-thai.jpg Portland, Maine 04101: A Portland-based shipwreck hunter has found what he believes to be a ship torpedoed during World War II by a German U-boat off Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Greg Brooks and his partners filed a claim on the wreck in the US District Court in Portland, Maine, saying that he and his crew intend to begin the salvage within a few weeks. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Maine-treasure-hunters-find-billions-04-19-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Maine-treasure-hunters-find-billions-04-19-09.html Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:23:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_3_portland-maine-shipwreck-treasure.jpg A Russian collector, Alexander Ivanov, is set to open a museum in Germany that will display Faberge eggs and other luxury Faberge items, many of them crafted with diamonds and precious gemstones. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/faberge-egg-diamonds-gold-April-7-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/faberge-egg-diamonds-gold-April-7-2009.html Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:19:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_faberge-egg-gold-diamonds.jpg Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov, will be launching a jewelry line for Swiss company Chopard. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/silver-jewelry-asia-uzbekistan-March-18-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/silver-jewelry-asia-uzbekistan-March-18-2009.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:13:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_gold-jewelry-uzbekistan-karimova.jpg Archeologists have discovered gold jewelry in the tomb of a senior official who lived under Queen Hatshepsut 3,500 years ago. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/gold-jewelry-ancient-Egypt-March-11-2009.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/gold-jewelry-ancient-Egypt-March-11-2009.html Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:15:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_egypt-gold-jewelry.jpg Actor Sean Connery is expected to appear in a Swiss court regarding a 1972 business transaction that he is accused of handling badly. He is being sued by the family of a developer to whom he lent $4 million over thirty years ago. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Connery-Sued-Over-Diamonds-Mar-05-09.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Connery-Sued-Over-Diamonds-Mar-05-09.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:49:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_sean-connery-lawsuit.jpg Tiny diamonds that have been unearthed across North America may lend clues to a major cooling event that occurred 13,000 years ago. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamonds-impact-earth-010409.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamonds-impact-earth-010409.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:16:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_diamonds-earth-impact.jpg Although President George W. Bush has not been very popular with foreign countries, that doesn’t stop world leaders from showering him and his administration with extravagant—and odd—gifts. This year, Bush received a $150 bronze platypus paperweight from an Australian official, a $570 brush-cutter from the Swedish Prime Minister, and, from the Prime Minister of Singapore, the President was given $450 worth of exercise equipment, including a “uSurf Wave Action Exerciser” and an “iGallop Core and Abs Exerciser”. Is Singapore trying to tell him something? http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamond-jewelry-bush-rice-12-24-08.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamond-jewelry-bush-rice-12-24-08.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:22:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_rice-diamond-jewelry-gift.jpg Wealthy Bangladeshi filmmaker Ahsanullah Moni has built a life-size replica of the Taj Mahal that features granite from Italy and diamonds from Belgium. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamonds-taj-mahal-122008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamonds-taj-mahal-122008.html Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:57:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_diamonds_taj_mahal.jpg According to an eBay India census, diamonds are the most popular online purchase for the average buyer in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamonds-ebay-india-120208.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/diamonds-ebay-india-120208.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:19:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/News/_1_ebay_india.jpg A Kazakhstan-based bank is teaming up with MasterCard to present the “Diamond,” a credit card encrusted with a 0.02 carat center diamond. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/kazakhstan-diamonds-credit-card.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/kazakhstan-diamonds-credit-card.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:58:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/mastercard.jpg Ancient diamonds in the rocks of Western Australia could be at the center of a 21st century scientific bonanza... http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Ancient-diamonds-06-25-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Ancient-diamonds-06-25-2008.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:53:00 EST DeBeers S.A. managing director Gareth Penny was in the U.S. in June 2008..... http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/DeBeers-Africa-Diamond-Business-06-15-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/DeBeers-Africa-Diamond-Business-06-15-2008.html Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:42:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/debeers.gif DIANOR RESOURCES and WEMINDJI EXPLORATION have uncovered very rare purple diamonds http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Rare-purple-diamonds-03-15-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Rare-purple-diamonds-03-15-2008.html Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:17:00 EST A U.S. federal court decided to award Forest Diamonds $750,000.. http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Forest-Diamond-judgment-02-20-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/News/Forest-Diamond-judgment-02-20-2008.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:16:00 EST Indian Minister for State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh plans to visit Africa next month with a high-level trade delegation to enhance collaboration with key diamond-producing regions. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/ Indian-minister-visit-Africa-02-18-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/ Indian-minister-visit-Africa-02-18-2008.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:02:00 EST De Beers stated last week that there is much uncertainty regarding market conditions for diamond demand. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/De-Beers-gloomy-Diamond-Demands-02-10-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/De-Beers-gloomy-Diamond-Demands-02-10-2008.html Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:41:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/DeBeers.jpg 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of diamond mining in Namibia. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Anniversary-Diamond-minning-02-05-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Anniversary-Diamond-minning-02-05-2008.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:57:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/namibia-flag.gif Diamond producer De Beers is about to reveal some of its successful diamond technology, but not completely. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/De Beers-Diamond-Technology-01-25-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/De Beers-Diamond-Technology-01-25-2008.html Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:35:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/debeers-small.jpg Diamond thieves Jan. 17 smashed the window of a Sydney, Australia jewelry store and stole $5 million US in rare pink diamonds. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/pink-diamonds-heist-01-22-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/pink-diamonds-heist-01-22-2008.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:47:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/pink_diamonds_2.jpg Diamond Season boosts sales and consumer knowledge of diamonds http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Season-boost-sales-01-19-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Season-boost-sales-01-19-2008.html Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:48:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/diamond3-small.jpg Famed New York jeweler Jacob Arabo designs watches that have been seen on the wrists of world-famous stars, such as Madonna. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/75k-Jeweled-watch-sold-01-03-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/75k-Jeweled-watch-sold-01-03-2008.html Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:54:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/jacob-small.jpg A report in Calcutta stated that Diamond Trading Corporation (DTC) in India is being restructured and has been renamed DeBeers Marketing Group. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/DTC-Deebers- Marketing-Group-01-01-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/DTC-Deebers- Marketing-Group-01-01-2008.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:23:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/dtc-small.jpg Diamonds are beautiful, but there is more than glitter and beauty behind this rare gem. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamonds-Unique-History-01-01-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamonds-Unique-History-01-01-2008.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:19:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/starofafrica-small.jpg Russians are currently spending almost $2 billion US in New Year’s jewelry presents, according to the chairman of jewelry maker Choron Diamond. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/New-Year-Jewelry-gifts-11-28-2007.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/New-Year-Jewelry-gifts-11-28-2007.html Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:46:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/russian-small.jpg Diamonds have been traded in Antwerp since the 15th century. Back in those days, they were swapped in the city’s inns. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Antwerp-Diamond-Capital-11-23-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Antwerp-Diamond-Capital-11-23-2008.html Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:19:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/antwerp_diamond_small.jpg In Cape Town, South Africa, the country’s elite crime-fighting unit, the Scorpions, is probing allegations of fraud in connection with what has been termed “the world’s biggest diamond,” which allegedly was found on Aug. 27 on a farm there. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/World-Biggest-Diamond- Fraud-11-22-2007.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/World-Biggest-Diamond- Fraud-11-22-2007.html Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:15:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/_44082465_gem_203b.jpg The Yakutian regional parliament has approved a bill that proposes amendments to Russia’s tax code concerning the payment of taxes on diamond mining. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Mining-Yakutia-05-20-2007.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Mining-Yakutia-05-20-2007.html Sun, 20 May 2007 05:47:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/ru-14_2-small.gif King Abdullah Abdal Aziz of Saudi Arabia visited India as the guest of honor on the Republic Day, and came bearing gifts. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Jewels-Donated-India-Museum-05-01-2007.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Jewels-Donated-India-Museum-05-01-2007.html Tue, 01 May 2007 03:46:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/14208866_soniagandhi-small.jpg A German teenager’s demands to turn her father’s ashes into a synthetic diamond were halted in court on Tuesday after her grandmother protested against it. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Daddy-Doesnot-Become-Diamond-04-11-2007.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Daddy-Doesnot-Become-Diamond-04-11-2007.html Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:24:00 EST Two kids from Texas found a big reason to love Arkansas…a 2.2-carat big reason! http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Twins-Find-Diamond-04-11-2007.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Twins-Find-Diamond-04-11-2007.html Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:47:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/duncan.jpg A South African man was convicted and fined for illegal possession of precious stones after police found and confiscated 274 concealed diamonds from him. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Crash-Leads-Diamonds-Discovery-03-29-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Crash-Leads-Diamonds-Discovery-03-29-2008.html Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:11:00 EST A bank in Brussels was robbed of approximately $42 million in diamonds by a charming con-man. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Brussels-Bank-robbed-03-28-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Brussels-Bank-robbed-03-28-2008.html Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:56:00 EST A 603 carat white diamond, the `Lesotho Promise` is now up for sale in Antwerp. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/603-carat-white-diamond-10-05-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/603-carat-white-diamond-10-05-2006.html Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:44:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/africa.jpg A million dollar diamond, the most expensive ever is set to go on sale in New Zealand. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Million-Dollar-Diamond-06-21-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Million-Dollar-Diamond-06-21-2006.html Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:54:00 EST The Crater of Diamonds park in Arkansas is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first diamond find at the site. John Huddleston, a farmer who owned the property at the time, found the first stone. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Crater-Of-Diamond-Park-06-21-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Crater-Of-Diamond-Park-06-21-2006.html Wed, 21 Jun 2006 05:43:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/news_main.jpg An auction of some 800 personal items once belonging to Princess Margaret was held in London and brought in $18 million on the first night alone. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Princess-Margaret-Auction-06-20-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Princess-Margaret-Auction-06-20-2008.html Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:16:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/news_margaret.jpg Damien Hirst`s latest work, a life-size, platinum cast skull encased in diamonds, could be the most expensive piece of art in the world. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Encrusted-Skull-05-22-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Encrusted-Skull-05-22-2006.html Mon, 22 May 2006 07:20:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/news_hurst.jpg The Antwerp Diamond Museum has had a $500,000 makeover and is once again open to the public. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-05-10-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Antwerp-Diamond-Museum-05-10-2006.html Wed, 10 May 2006 10:57:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/news_ant.jpg A diamond reported by Lazare Kaplan International as stolen 6 months ago has turned up in Antwerp`s International Gemological Institute. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/IGI-Lab-Stolen-Diamond-05-01-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/IGI-Lab-Stolen-Diamond-05-01-2006.html Mon, 01 May 2006 05:42:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/news_igi.jpg A 235-ct diamond was recovered from the Schmidtsdrift mine in South Africa. Diamonds of this size are an extremely rare find. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/South-African-235-carat-Diamond-04-24-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/South-African-235-carat-Diamond-04-24-2006.html Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:19:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/news_south.jpg Bracelets dating to the 11th Century were found on an archeological dig in Ramle, Israel. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Israel-Dig-Success-04-20-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Israel-Dig-Success-04-20-2006.html Thu, 20 Apr 2006 04:57:00 EST http://www.jamesallen.com/_uploads/news/news_il.jpg The Diamond Stella Egg was unveiled at La Maison du Chocolat in London on Tuesday, April 11, 2006. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Covered-Chocolate-Egg-04-20-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Diamond-Covered-Chocolate-Egg-04-20-2006.html Thu, 20 Apr 2006 03:31:00 EST There are diamonds in Belarus, and prospectors are close to finding them for production. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Belarus-Diamond-Prospecting-04-19-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Belarus-Diamond-Prospecting-04-19-2006.html Wed, 19 Apr 2006 04:35:00 EST A sale including works of art and jewelry from the collection of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowden will take place on June 13 and 14 in London. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Princess-Margaret-Collection-04-18-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Princess-Margaret-Collection-04-18-2006.html Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:41:00 EST Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction nets $28 million including $6.2 million for a 10.04-carat pink diamond. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/news.asp?cid=338&article=97 http://www.jamesallen.com/news/news.asp?cid=338&article=97 Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:50:00 EST Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwell were given a Nakshatra diamond solitaire as a gift from Cherie Tandan Saldhana, MD, Diamond Trading Company. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/news.asp?cid=338&article=89 http://www.jamesallen.com/news/news.asp?cid=338&article=89 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:16:00 EST The largest diamond offered at the 13th international diamond auction for special-sized diamonds held in Moscow was 343.62-carats. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Russian-Auction-For-Special-Diamonds-04-05-2008.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Russian-Auction-For-Special-Diamonds-04-05-2008.html Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:46:00 EST The birthstone for the month of April is the Diamond and would be a lovely birthday gift whether included in a ring, bracelet, necklace or earrings. http://www.jamesallen.com/news/news.asp?cid=338&article=88 http://www.jamesallen.com/news/news.asp?cid=338&article=88 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:20:00 EST Lucky and Honest Cabbie returns over $1 million in gems http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Cabbie-Year-Award-03-31-2006.html http://www.jamesallen.com/news/AroundTheWorld/Cabbie-Year-Award-03-31-2006.html Fri, 31 Mar 2006 03:26:00 EST