Japanese investor to buy troubled Israeli lab-grown diamond producer.

 Sale will also feature more than 80 jewels from the collection of Shirley Bassey. 
 

Company’s bottom line also under pressure from investment in processing plants at emerald and ruby mines.

Move reduces company’s annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 58,000 tons.

Without aid, Burgundy Diamond Mines will be forced to reconsider deposit, it says.

Decline is the result of muted demand in key markets, a slump in diamond prices amid oversupply, and a shift toward synthetics.

Miner’s sales up 13% year on year in 12 months ending June 30.

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New video analyzes sharp decline in natural-diamond prices, and forecasts the future of the trade.

CEO of Lux Bond & Green will receive accolade for his devotion to the industry and his family-owned stores.