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Israeli diamantaires recruit cutters and polishers from amongst ultra-Orthodox faithful

Marc Howe | January 03, 2013 | 3:04 am Asia Europe Diamond 

In an effort to better compete against low labour costs in upcoming Asian rivals such as China and India, the Israeli diamond industry has turned to the recruitment of polishers and cutters from the ultra-Orthodox community. Voice of America reports...

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