internet auction site eBay® at www.ebay.com and select the category Jewelry and Watches, followed by Loose Diamonds and Gemstones, and then Diamonds, Natural. How many natural diamonds are for sale at the moment? 216,679 natural diamonds on sale at the moment. Note the wide array of sizes and prices of the diamonds. The price range was from $4,500,000 to 1 cent. The size of diamonds for sale ranged from .008 carats to 30.45 carats. In what sense is there competition among the sellers in
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1 The analysis of Graphene material Alinur Mirassov, Azat Yerkinova, Gaukhar Balbayeva Madi Aldabergenov, Takhmina Torgayeva Abstract: Recently, graphene has attracted the interest of significant number of scientists and physicians due to its exceptional properties (e.g., large surface area, thermal and chemical stability, high conductivity). This new member of the carbon family has potential to revolutionize the current applications (some of them are described in the essay) as well as
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n previous years De Beers owned a key resource for diamond production – mines. The monopoly’s power stemmed from the company’s ability to collect the world’s rough diamonds and send them out again, anonymously and bereft of origin. Because of turmoil which the company was facing on all fronts: illegal flow of diamonds from Sierra Leone and Angola, Russia’s diamond fiefdoms, etc; the formerly closely-held corporation had to undergo some rapid changes. Today De Beers maintains its monopoly power through
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In this post, we outline some of the most popular coloured gemstones to use in an engagement ring and their corresponding meanings. Different gemstones evoke different emotions and memories symbolizing the strengths or goals of a relationship. The meaning behind the engagement ring can make the jewellery that much more special, unique and most importantly: personal. By personalizing the ring to this level, the engagement ring or wedding band elevates itself from a collection of materials to something
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violence across the diamond-rich nations of Africa. Diamonds, the hardest and most powerful substance known to man, are mined or stolen to fund armed conflict by rebel groups seeking to overthrow West African governments. During the 1990s diamonds obtained by rebel groups, conflict diamonds, made up twenty percent of the diamond market. After a decade long battle, the diamond industry, national governments and civil organizations collaborated to combat the illicit trade of conflict diamonds with the Kimberley
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Blue Nile Case Group D Monday and Wednesday 11:00-12:15 Anthony Allen, Laura Blakeman, Daniel DeMaiolo, Carla Hill, and Mason Shattuck 1 Industry Analysis: Dominant Economic Features Definition of Jewelry Retailing Industry & Nonstore Retailer Subsector According to the United States Census Bureau, the Jewelry Retailing Industry (NAICS code 448310) “comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one or more of the following items: (1) new jewelry (except costume jewelry);
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1. What are conflict diamonds? What groups benefited from the trade in conflict diamonds? What groups were hurt by it? As defined in the case study, conflict diamonds are gemstones that are mined or stolen by rebels fighting internationally recognized governments. Any of the anti-government/rebel forces/guerrilla troops/or other nonconformist groups within the areas of question or which could fall into this category or situation. The case study points out two groups who benefited the most under
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CTF to closely monitor product quality and react to market trend better. CTF currently has 9 jewelry factories and 3 diamond cutting and polishing factories. The costs involved in production will be greatly reduced which can directly and indirectly increase the profit margin. CTF is also a site holder with Diamond Trading Company (DTC), enabling good access to high quality diamonds. Among HK listed jewelry retailers, only CTF and Chow Sang Sang are DTC site holders in Hong Kong. (Source: http://corporate
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Question Last Month Quentin lost his job working in the UNSW Law School photocopy room, and on his way home purchased a lottery ticket. He won big and bought a business, called Abdo ’s Diamond Cutting Works. Quentin places an order with Abdo ’s cousin in Damascus, Syria, Mussa, to buy 3 newest model diamond cutting machines at a price of $150,000 per machine “Delivered Duty Paid” at Darling Harbour, Sydney. (At the time of the order, Abdo only had one machine.) These cutting machines can only
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gallery in London, which is reputed to be the most expensive contemporary artwork ever made. “For the Love of God”, a platinum skull set with diamonds, is one of Hirst’s important and widely recognized works. Its raw materials define it as an artwork of unprecedented scale. The 32 platinum plates making up “For the Love of God” are set with 8,601 flawless diamonds, weighing a massive 1,106.18 carats. The teeth inserted into the jaw are real and belong to the original skull. For Hirst, famous pickled
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