1.   De Beers may quake at the growing influence of Indian diamond cutters, but customers seem to be enjoying the ride.

2.   Indian diamonds were supplanted by those from Brazil, which in turn were supplanted by those from South Africa.

3.   Indian diamond exporters say they are now bidding to compete with the Israelis in more expensive fashion diamonds, especially for markets in the United States and Europe.

4.   Such stones are known in the industry as Indian diamonds, because they are cut and polished almost exclusively in that country.

5.   While high-end diamonds have managed to keep their appeal and value here in America, Indian diamonds have had a major impact.

6.   While Indian diamonds are most crucial for big discounters like Kmart and Wal-Mart, they are probably probably driving down prices across the board.

7.   As Business India has been reporting over the last two years, various pressures have been building up in the Indian diamond industry.

8.   As Thailand, Hong Kong, and Indonesia were hit in turn, many small Indian diamond firms went under, unable to keep their financial commitments.

9.   For a year, an uneasy calm prevailed as Indian diamond industry leaders tried to get their fraternity to cut imports, flush out inventory and restore better prices.

10.   Soumendu Bagchi, an Indian diplomat, said the problem of child labor in Indian diamond centers is exaggerated.