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Districts in France and syntetic stones

Posted January 14th, 2009 by admin

Up to 1940, a few districts in France cut synthetic stones and marcasites, St. Claude being the main center. Some diamonds were, however, also cut, this industry being introduced by Charles Roulina some 70 years ago. Diamond mining areas have been found and worked in the U.S.S.R. during recent years, and no doubt cutting has [...]

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Israel and diamonds

Posted January 11th, 2009 by admin

In Israel, the industry started with four factories in 1939, but it has since grown to considerable importance. Most of the factories have been concerned with the processing of industrial stones, although gem stones are also cut. The center is the modern city of Tel Aviv, where a diamond market and club have been established [...]

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