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May19

Written by:host
5/19/2009 5:35 PM 

Diamond district high-rise could be boon for New York's jewel biz  

May 19, New York

It may seem like an unusual time to spend money on the luxury jewelry industry but that's what city officials were touting Monday, May 18, 2009 as they unveiled plans for a new 34-story office building in the heart of the diamond district. Construction is about to begin on the International Gem Tower on West 47th Street, a high-rise that will house office space, vaults and retail for diamond dealers. The city plans to provide some $50 million in tax incentives for the project...more

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