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 Post subject: The Diamond Pipeline - The fascinating journey of a diamond
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The Diamond Pipeline - The fascinating journey of a diamond from rock to ring, by Michael Hing


22 September 2009, Tuesday

Gem-A South East Branch - The Grange Holborn Hotel, 50-60 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4AR - United Kingdom

In his presentation, Michael will cover:
• An introduction to the De Beers Group
• Sources of Diamonds
• Prospecting
• Mining and recovery
• The sorting, valuation and sales processes performed by the DTC in London
• Diamond cutting and polishing
• Jewellery and retail sales to the consumer
• Also a look at some famous diamonds that he has handled during his career including the Incomparable, Tiffany, Excelsior, Idol’s Eye, Sancy, Tiger’s Eye, Wittelsbach, Oppenheimer, Eureka, Moussaieff Red, Golconda Pears, President Vargas, Star of Josephine, and Marie-Antoinette Blue.


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