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With the intention to showcase Indian companies diamond and colored gemstone manufacturing skills, the GJEPC has announced the first "Indian Diamond & Color Stone Show (IDCS) 2009" - an exclusive buyer / seller meet for overseas buyers planning to attend IIJS.

The show will be held on 4-5 August 2009 at Hotel Renaissance, Powai, Mumbai, two before IIJS 2009.

Despite the recent economic woes, IIJS 2009 will have more than 1,550 booths and approximately 650 exhibitors from India and overseas.

To further encourage business, GJEPC said that buyers planning to attend the two Mumbai shows can enjoy a host of complimentary hospitality services, including airport pick-up, complimentary entry and shuttle service from the hotel to the exhibition venue as well as factory visits on request.

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JFC made the announcement during the 11th Annual Facets of Hope event held on May 31 during the Las Vegas jewelry shows.

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The new members are: Josh Weinman of Tache Diamonds as chairman, Peter Engel of Fred Meyer Jewelers Inc. as chairman elect and Bud Fluty of Absolute Brilliance Inc. as secretary/treasurer.

Damas LLC has received an approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board for setting up the JV, Gitanjali said in a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Gitanjali Gems sells jewellery under the Gili, Nakshatra, Asmi and D'Damas brands in India

Ahead of the announcement, shares ended down 2.5 percent at 128.75 rupees in a firm Mumbai market.

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ScandiCouture, an online retailer of Scandinavian inspired couture jewelry announced the official launch of its store today, www.scandicouture.com. ScandiCoutre's concept is celebrity style and luxury within reach. The store features five collections comprised of various necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings - most priced between $99 and $450. Every single item is handmade by celebrity jewelry designer, Joseph Williams. The materials used are genuine gold, silver, and gemstones such as topaz, pearls and turquoise.

"I'm proud to introduce ScandiCouture, and I am very pleased with the tremendous response we have received from our early customers," says Stephan Lagerholm, Founder of ScandiCouture. He adds "Our store offers a mix that is truly unique: high quality jewelry at moderate price points, the sophistication of Scandinavian design and celebrity appeal, all in one."

The designer, Joseph Williams, has been creating custom jewelry for celebrities including Beyonc้ Knowles, Oprah Winfrey, and the Kardashian sisters. His work has been featured in the television series Ugly Betty, and motion pictures such as Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada. "I always strive to create jewelry that is beautiful and truly exquisite, and I apply the same philosophy to my work at ScandiCouture. I'm very pleased that my designs are now available online and I look forward to the success of the store." says Joseph Williams.

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The course will be held in the AGS Laboratory Classroom at 8917 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117. Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Highlights of the course will include guest instructor Doug Garrod, FGA with hands-on gemological updates.

GJ206 is a review of valuation principles and approaches including a USPAP update and the current report writing standards for ASA and IRS "qualified appraisers." Included in the course are: hands-on stone identification; qualitative analysis of gemstones and jewelry; a gemological update on diamonds and colored stones; country of origin characteristics; natural vs. synthetic gemstones; diamond and gemstone treatments; alternative gemological techniques; metals and methods of jewelry manufacture; and characteristics of contemporary, and period and collectible jewelry.