Diamond mining company Rio Tinto will be hosting a jewellery business development symposium and design showcase, in Chicago, Illinois on July 16-18, 2010. The purpose of the symposium is to build healthier relationships across the entire diamond distribution channel and present a forum to understand important issues in today’s diamond jewellery businesses. The event will be attended by Rio Tinto’s Select Diamantaires, leading North American jewellery retailers and key jewellery buying groups. The symposium will also be a platform for Rio Tinto’s Select Diamantaires to showcase their latest designs to leading US retailers, and understand the retail market.