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London center of diamond factories

Posted November 18th, 2008 by admin

The industry now seems to have become established on a larger scale in England than ever before, although London is the center once again. Some war-time restrictions have been removed, and the factories are equipped to produce all sizes of diamonds, although as yet smaller stones than about one-fifth of a carat are not cut. [...]

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Antwerp and Amsterdam regain their importance

Posted November 2nd, 2008 by admin

In 1940, these centers were over-run by the Germans, and the skilled craftsmen were obliged to flee as refugees to various parts of the world. England, the U.S.A., and Israel were among the countries which benefitted by the influx, and before long, the lapidary industry was established on a small scale in various new countries. [...]

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