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Gold mining is not exclusive to Africa. Gold is mined in Alaska, the United States, Australia, China, Russia and even Wales. (to name but a few). Filming tiny, unofficial ‘off-piste’ digs, man and pick axe down a hole, creates a totally false image of the industry. Gold mining working conditions have improved from 10 years ago, but, like the mining of all metals, still have a long way to go but can only be improved if the revenue is earned and reinvested.

Hilary Swank has been photographed on the red carpet promoting her new film Conviction wearing a pair of disc-shaped diamond earrings.

Hilary Swank has been photographed on the red carpet sporting a pair of dangling diamond earrings.

According to Stylebistro, the actress wore her sparkling disc-shaped jewellery with a lacy black dress and loose tresses as part of her latest ensemble on a promotional tour for her new film, Conviction.

Swank, known for roles in Million Dollar Baby and Boys Don't Cry, stars in her new film as Betty Ann Waters, a girl who puts herself through college to study law in a 20-year long battle to exonerate her brother, who has been imprisoned for murder.

The production also stars Sam Rockwell as Swank's convicted brother, Minnie Driver and Juliette Lewis.

Last week, pregnant pop star Pink was seen on the red carpet at the American Music Awards with husband Carey Hart wearing a pair of statement chandelier-style diamond earrings complementing her look, which included a black gown and ash-coloured hair. 

Indian diamond traders are gearing up to raise their prices next year as demand for the jewels increases.

Shoppers looking to buy a diamond ring may need to speed up their search, as prices of the precious stone is set to climb from March 2011.

According to the India Times, the country's diamond industry – which produces diamond rings and diamond pendants – is due to remain steady until spring next year, when demand is expected to push the trade of cut and polished gems higher.

Managing director of Forever Jewellery Jai Begani said: "Prices of polished diamonds have increased by almost 15 per cent in the last three months and it is not easy for us to buy at such high rates."

The 80,000-crore Indian industry (£11 billion) is responsible for cutting and polishing nine in 11 of the world's jewels and is currently making a loss of six or seven per cent.

Earlier this month, a rough diamond mined in Lesotho, southern Africa, was valued at almost £7 million.

Prince William has given fiancee Kate Middleton Princess Diana's engagement ring.

Comprising of sapphire and diamond gems, the jewel was selected by the former Princess of Wales when she got engaged to Prince Charles in 1981.

When it was first purchased it cost £28,000 and was chosen from a collection of items by jewellery firm Garrard.

Prince William, commenting on his choice of ring, said it was "my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today and the excitement".

Kate Middleton's family have remarked that they are "absolutely delighted" about their daughter's plans to marry the prince, who she has been seeing for eight years.

Their engagement was officially announced yesterday (November 16th) stating that Prince William proposed on a Kenyan holiday after seeking the permission of his girlfriend's father.

The pair have been together since they met as students at St Andrews University and a statement from Clarence House has alluded that the wedding itself will take place in the spring or summer of next year.