5STORIES FOR FEBRUARY 9, 2010: 1. Dow falls below 10,000 for first time since November.  2. IDEX: Further twists in tale of Marange diamonds. 3. Alleged mastermind of Campbell Bridges murder arrested in Nairobi. 4. Committee formed to present suggestions for new ruby nomenclature. 5. New business model or more competition? Adorn.com rents jewelry for weddings or other special occasions.

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