In this two-part article, my aim is to take a look at diamonds and unravel some of the endemic confusion that exists around the politics of diamonds. I am always very aware that this is a deeply uncomfortable subject for most jewellers, who feel ill equipped to deal with the consumer questions around conflict diamonds.

A good article in the Financial Times (FT.com) on some of the changes taking place in the Gold world. All of which I am very supportive of. What I would say though is that the banks are seemingly way behind on ethical issues. Investment and money is an issue of human rights and justice. Io

For release 14th November 2011 UK Jewellery Industry Confused by KP Decision The UK jewellery industry has been left baffled following the recent announcement that Zimbabwe is once again to be included in the Kimberley Process. The message from inside the UK trade has been of confusion and disappointment on the lack of effectiveness of