Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Mining company is also collaborating with regional leadership on a training program for careers in the industry.
Spending up 0.3% from January and 6% year on year.
Guidelines require producers to offer reasonable prices and assortments.
Price declines and changing preferences have contributed to rise of synthetics, says insurer.
Minister of employment and economy is looking to reserve the term “diamond” for natural only.
Ring carries a $700,000 high estimate at March 19 Jewels Online sale.
Deeper promotions boosted retailer’s top line in fourth fiscal quarter.
Some 49% of attendees expect overall sales in the industry to remain stable, while 44% believe market will improve.
Government likely to appeal decision.
Gemology expert concludes nearly 50 years at the institute.