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November 19, 20 by John Jeffay

(IDEX Online) - Fashion model Indira Scott is fronting a De Beers' campaign highlighting sustainability in the diamond sector.

Five leading US designers - Jade Trau, Jennie Kwon, Julez Bryant, Sara Weinstock and Zoe Chicco - each produced a pendant featuring rough diamonds from Botswana, inspired by the country's people, wildlife and landscape after a visit last year.

Their pieces, part of the ReSet Collective campaign, have been modelled by Ms Scott, 23, (pictured) and will be sold online by Sotheby's next month (10 to 17 December).

Indira Scott said: "This collective of independent female designers has been so inspiring to me. Each of their stunning designs tells its own unique story about the important positive impact that diamonds help create for the people and wildlife of Botswana."

Estimates range from $20,000 to $25,000, and the full hammer price will be split between Stepping Stones International in Botswana and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the US....

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Gold has significantly outperformed stocks this century, gaining about 555% versus 79% for the MSCI All-Country World Index of stocks and 146% for the S&P 500 Index.(1) This is a direct result of significantly looser financial conditions, and no constraints on monetary and fiscal policy. From a financial perspective, the global economy is in a much worse place than 20 years ago, and there is no evidence that things are going to improve.

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Without a cohesive federal plan, state and local officials are imposing stay-at-home orders, curfews and other measures to curb the coronavirus.

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November 18, 20 by John Jeffay

(IDEX Online) - A team of jewelers have completed the world's most expensive fully-functioning face mask, set with 210 carats of black and white diamonds.

Yvel, the luxury Israeli brand, was commissioned by an anonymous Los Angeles-based businessman and art collector, who was keen to help keep the production center open during difficult times.

The COVID-19 mask is made of 250 grams of pure 18k gold, set with 3,608 natural diamonds and costs $1.5m.

Despite its weight, the work of art is actually designed to be worn and features a slot for a disposable N-99 mask.

Twenty-five of the company's top artisans and diamond setters were involved in the manufacture of the mask, which was designed by Yvel co-founder Isaac Levy....

He said: "We cannot thank the buyer enough for his support over the last decades and especially now during the pandemic. We can't wait to officially present him with the mask."

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