The Manufacturing Group of the Madison Dialogue has determined principles and now begins the process of setting standards. Catalina writes, “We do not think the Madison Dialogue list should be developing standards. It should continue to do what it was set up to do, that is to serve as a forum for discussion, including feedback

Senior diamond editor for the JCK Magazine, Robert Bates, writes an interesting post about diamond cutting in China after his recent visit there. I have been grateful to Rob’s support of my work and for keeping in touch with me over the past few months. Here’s Rob’s post: http://www.jckonline.com/blog/870000287/post/370026837.html

Introduction: John Hardy Jewelry has always been deeply rooted in environmental responsibility as well as an abiding love of Bali. Last year, John and Cynthia sold the company and immediately started a visionary international school, called Green School, located between Ubud and Denpassar in Bali. My brother, Brad Choyt, was hired as Green School’s Director.