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Articles in December, 2005 issue of Israel Diamonds

• Hong Kong traffic high but sales are underwhelming: Hong Kong is the second largest market for Israel's polished diamond exports, accounting for around 14 percent of sales. Israeli exports of polished diamonds to Hong Kong last year were $1.4 billion, whi
• Luxury goods consumer's plummets.(FACETS)
• SA government lacks faith in diamond industry, seminar told.(FACETS)
• Viewpoint.
  by Arikha, Itzchak
• The logistical business of shipping.
• Leviev adds to 'beneficiation' fire.(FACETS)
• Leo Schachter's China campus: a lesson in manufacturing: Leo Schachter Diamonds is powering ahead with a huge new plant in China. Unlike some manufacturers, however, the company doesn't see the country simply as a low-cost labor center but is investing in
• Russia may further restrict foreign mining of its diamonds.(FACETS)
• Sarin says patents rights suit against competitor is proceeding.(FACETS)(Company Profile)
• IDI launches NY Office with open house.(SHORT cuts)
• Leviev storms his way to rough preeminence: Leviev is reported to import $1 billion of rough annually to Israel, compared with an estimated $850 million sold by De Beers.(Company Profile)
• CIBJO explains circumstances for reengagement with CRJP.(FACETS)
• From Antwerp to the Amazon, Israelis explore for rough supplies: 'I believe Israel has learned its lesson the hard way and will not make the same mistake again. Whatever [technology] we have created now--and put so much money into--will stay in Israel and
• Rio Tinto rough diamond production up sharply.(FACETS)
• EGL to sponsor gem at Shonkar College.(FACETS)
• DTC appoints global marketing head.(SHORT cuts)
• Israelis give mixed response to diamond by JCK Show: Israeli firms will continue to participate in the Diamonds by JCK Show, however they demand a bigger effort be placed on drwaing in more buyers.
• BaselWorld organizers drop SARS damages claim.(FACETS)
• Israeli exports to Asia jump 15 percent.(FACETS)
• Israeli delegation in ALROSA.(SHORT cuts)
• Israel's year-to-date exports spell growth.(SUMMING UP)
• Leviev joint venture backs South African diamond reform.(FACETS)
• WFDB and IDMA presidents meet at first ever gathering in India: on the agenda of the presidents meeting were the 'WFDB Mark," the relationship of the WFDB and IDMA with the CRJP, rough diamonds from Cote D'Ivoire, and the U.S. Patriot Act.
• Botswana asks for South African help in lobbying De Beers.(FACETS)
• Gertler announces start of production at DRC polishing plant.(FACETS)
• Diamonds puts sparkle into burlesque show.(SHORT cuts)
• Fancy pink stone auctioned for more than $6 million.(FACETS)
• South African National Assembly passes diamond law.(FACETS)
• Bling, bling--the world's most expensive mobile.(SHORT cuts)
• Accounting firm values Alrosa at $6 billion.(FACETS)
• Black empowerment group buying into De Beers Consolidated.(FACETS)
• Diamond bike sold to raise money for charity.(SHORT cuts)