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The article focuses on the complicity of the global diamond industry in funding Israel's alleged genocidal actions in Gaza, highlighting the industry's substantial economic support for Israel despite ongoing humanitarian crises. Topics include the industry's regulatory frameworks like the Kimberley Process, which purportedly safeguards against blood diamonds but fails to address diamonds funding state-sponsored violence and human rights abuses.

The article offers information on how employing blockchain technology ensures precious gems are sustainably sourced and conflict free. Topics include the views of Juliane Kippenberg, associate director in the Human Rights Watch (HRW), on addressing human rights in the supply chains of the jewelery companies; and the launch of a prototype platform that uses nanotechnology applications for end-to-end identification of rough and polished diamond by Nano Innovator Holdings in 2021.

The author calls on the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established in 2003 to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the rough diamond market, to prevent the rough transfer market in the U.S. which adds costs to the diamond.

The article reports the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in the case "Decastro v. Kavadia" in which the court granted the plaintiff's action alleging that dealer and its principal failed to sell or return diamonds.

The author discusses history of diamond cutting from 1919, which includes interventions by the government, controversies related to establishment of a diamond factory in South Africa, and acceptance of the Indian Bill for the diamond industry.

The article presents a summary review of the guidelines and laws that applies to the sale of both natural and synthetic diamonds.

The article focuses on the governance initiatives regulating the trade of conflict-prone minerals. The lessons that can be learned from the Kimberley Process Ceritification Scheme (KPCS) in the development of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) - Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM) are outlined. Issues related to the trade of conflict diamonds are discussed.

Focuses on the implementation of the international regulatory system Kimberley Process Certification Scheme at every level of the diamond industry. Import and export controls between countries; Eradication of conflict diamonds. INSETS: EXCERPTS FROM THE WDC'S KIMBERLEY GUIDELINES;EXCERPTS FROM THE WDC'S KIMBERLEY GUIDELINES.

Announces the launching of the international regulatory system Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for the diamond industry on January 1, 2003. Rough diamond certification and monitoring system; Warranties issued by trade. INSETS: JOINT WFDB AND IDMA RESOLUTION;POST 9/11 POWERS TO AID PROCESS;IN DEFENSE OF THE DIAMOND'S INTEGRITY.

The article focuses on Diamond Dealers Club's (DDC) arbitration system in New York as it offered many advantages to the diamond industry. It notes that the existence of the arbitration or dispute resolution mechanism that was founded by Moshe Mosbacher in 2009, has saved time and money for its members in the legal process whenever conflict arises between parties. Moreover, under the DDC by-laws mandate, the affected party must file the complaint in writing to DDC for hearing.

The article reports on the ratification on agreement undertaken by the Russian Parliament's Federation Council that would eliminate the export duties on rough diamond sales in Armenia.

The article reports on the enactment of the Clean Diamond Act by U.S. President George W. Bush. Customers may demand for paperwork from suppliers attesting to the legitimacy of the diamonds. According to Diamond Trading Co., all of its customers pledge in writing that all their diamonds are of honorable origin. In order to answer inquiries on conflict diamonds, the Web site www.diamond-facts.org has been created by the industry.

Presents brief news reports about world politics, for the week of March 10, 2001. Formation of coalition government by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon; Stampede during Muslims' annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia; United Nation Security Council's ban on diamond sales from Liberia; Resignation of Zimbabwe's Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay; Election of Cape Verdean President Pedro Pires; Protests against violence by refugees from Zanzibar who fled to Kenya; China's defense spending.

Presents news briefs related to United States politics and government as of December 31, 1989. Reaction of an audience to a speech by House Minority Whip Newt Gingrich; Publication of the book "The Ambition and the Power," by John Barry, which contains some criticism of House Republicans; Efforts of the diamond industry to get itself exempted from sanctions against South Africa; Others.

Reports on trade organizations' efforts to educate the diamond industry on how to comply with the international regulatory system Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. Need for warranties to follow consignments of diamonds from mine to retail; Eradication of conflict diamonds.

The article offers the author's insights about the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. An overview about the scheme, which was introduced in 2003, is provided. The author also talks about the effectiveness of the Kimberley Process both in reducing the number of conflict diamonds in the pipeline and helping bring about the end of several of the original conflict situations in Africa.

The article reports on the call made by Kimberly Process (KP) Civil Society Coalition members to KP for the suspension of Zimbabwe from the rough diamond certification scheme. The call is in line with the recent violence used by the government to take control of the Chiadzwa diamond fields. According to Ian Smillie of Partnership Africa Canada, the KP was intended to stop and prevent conflict involving diamonds through an international regulatory regime.

Reports on a session on the U.S. Kimberley Process regulations held for the Diamond Dealers Club and other gemstone and jewelry groups at the 2003 Jewelers of America Show in New York City in 2003. Use of Kimberley Process certificates by exporters of rough diamonds from the U.S.; Use of a unique number by the Automated Export System of the U.S. Census Bureau.

Focuses on the U.S. House of Representatives' approval of the Clean Diamonds Act that aims to eradicate the sale of conflict diamonds used to fund civil wars in Africa. Authority of U.S. president; Imposition of sanctions against countries without system of controls on rough diamonds; Establishment of certification systems.