Mensch. What does this Jewish compliment actually mean?
There are few greater Jewish compliments than to call someone a mensch … although a real mensch would of course be too
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Humanism as philosophy – an introduction
What kind of philosophy is humanism? If you listen to its opponents, you would think it is a doctrinal collection of social
Government can compel banks to give current account to diamond dealers
Yesterday, the Parliamentary Committee on Economy approved a proposal which entitles diamond traders to a current account, even if this is refused
Bacon Triptych sells for $84.6 million, boosting art market
“Triptych Inspired by the Oresteia of Aeschylus” by Francis Bacon fetched $84.6 million at Sotheby’s, giving the high-end art market a boost
Famous Hope Diamond comes from the depths of the earth
The Hope Diamond is legendary both in its appearance and in the story of its origins. Scientists have confirmed that it comes
Aren’t diamonds supposed to be forever?
It’s a crisis in diamond country. Demand has collapsed, while long-term contracts are bulging the vaults with unsold rough diamonds. As a
Hong Kong August shows canceled
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has called off this year’s jewelry fairs, scheduled for August, after quarantine rules made the
Dominion Diamond sues Rio Tinto, its partner in Diavik
Image: Dominion Diamond Dominion Diamond filed a suit against Rio Tinto, its longtime partner in the Diavik Diamond Mine, over Rio’s management
Antwerp tender house sells diamonds via live streaming
With high quality video footage, Koin International, a tender house in the Antwerp diamond district, wants to revive the trade in rough
What place for diamonds in the “new luxury”?
What we see as symbols of wealth is evolving, influenced by ethical and sustainable development concerns. So what does luxury mean in