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Diamonds are not a jewel of an investment

Feb 22, 2013
Ever wondered how much you could get for your diamond ring? Not nearly what you paid for it.

$50 million in stolen diamonds, and no one to buy them

Feb 19, 2013
Armed robbers who stole gems worth an estimated $50 million from Brussels airport may find the diamonds tough to get rid of. Even if they get away with the crime, they may only get a fraction of what the stones are worth.

Jewelry chains fight over clearest, brightest diamonds

Dec 17, 2012
Zales advertises it has the clearest, brightest diamonds. Competitors get their day in court to contest that.

Diamond dealers shrug off "new" Russian mine

Sep 19, 2012
Analyst says recently declassified Russian diamond field poses little threat to prices.

Letter: 'Zales does not sell cubic zirconia products'

Jul 11, 2012
A listener makes a correction to one of our previous stories.