In an unpredictable year, a commitment to the familiar, cherished, and meaningful is palpable. There is a renewed appreciation for small family-owned businesses, handmade goods, and remarkable quality. Komal Bajaj Sankar, a second-generation jeweler, creates one-of-a-kind pieces and experiences for couples, families, and self-purchasing women through the enduring legacy of diamonds. Mixing and matching round […]

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Tiny diamond particles could be used in a new generation of virus-killing face masks. Researchers believe a coating of salt crystals and nano-diamonds will actually destroy viruses and micro organisms, rather than simply filtering them out. Master Dynamic Limited (MD), a leading Hong Kong material analysis and nanotechnology company is developing the ant-viral mask as […]

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In a guest blog by Gabriela Flores on the website of the International Institute for Environment and Development, she lists what is needed to change the conversation about artisanal mining and conflict diamonds “Millions of people in some of the world’s poorest countries depend on diamond mining for a living. Yet a focus on dealing with […]

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