The economist article

[Tango]

In case you haven?t seen it.

http://www.economist.com/business-finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15664058

 

[GemGeek]

Thanks for posting the article.

 

[Rainui]

interesting articles thank you for sharing

 

[pattye]

Yes, thanks, had not read this one.

 

[Nerida]

Interesting article - particularly the referencing of the protectionism of the Aus industry via the quota system, and secondly, the recognition that a global grading system could work in the entire industry's favour. Thanks for posting!

 

[Tango]

You?re welcome, I?m always informing myself in this forum so a small retribution is neccesary.

 

[BeadersSecret]

Quite an interesting read - and more then a few parallels with the Opal industry.

Those involved spent a number of years forming a cohesive policy on terminology and grading standards to describe and classify their product within the trade and retail environments.

Personally I would like to see a common grading and descriptive terms adopted by the industry - I think it would be very beneficial for both Trade and the retail consumers

 

[Tango]

For all I know, that would be as dificult to achieve as a good "world?s CO2 control agreement".