New Diamond Ship Boosts Namibia’s Output
Namibia's diamond production increased by more than two thirds (67.2 per cent) following the launch of its latest diamond recovery vessel.
Second quarter figures for the second quarter of 2022 were 565,000 carats, up from...
“Solid” Results at Gem Diamonds, Despite Ukraine War
Gem Diamonds delivered a "solid" set of results in 2022, despite increased costs as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The UK-based miner saw revenue fall by just over six per cent to $188.9m...
Amateur Unearths 3.29-carat Ugly Diamond
A regular visitor to the "sift your own diamond" park in Arkansas, USA, unearthed a a 3.29-carat brown gem, the biggest find there in 18 months.
David Anderson is no stranger at the Crater of...
Firewood Collector Stumbles on $25,000 Diamond
A villager collecting firewood in India stumbled on a 4.39-carat rough diamond valued at $25,000.
Genda Bai, 45, was working in forest in Purusottampur, in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, when she made the...
De Beers Forevermark Launches Its New Campaign This festive season.
Unveils three new designs to the Forevermark Avaanti Collection-
Mumbai, October 18, 2022 – De Beers Forevermark, the world’s leading and trusted diamond brand have launched their festive season campaign, as the brand unveiled three...
35-ct Diamond Fetches $2.7m in White Glove Sale
A 35-carat Leviev diamond ring beat its $2.5m high estimate yesterday when it sold for $2.7m at Bonham's New York.
The type IIa emerald-cut, D-color, VVS1-clarity diamond was accented by a round brilliant-cut diamond-set gallery...
Rio Tinto Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Diavik Diamond Mine
Mining major Rio Tinto is marking the 20th anniversary of its Diavik diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories. The mine, which was discovered during a mineral prospecting rush in the 1990s, has since produced...
India Renews Pressure to Return Koh-i-Noor
The Indian government will renew diplomatic efforts to have the Britain return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
It follows the coronation of King Charles III earlier this month. Queen Camilla pointedly had the iconic 105.6-carat oval-cut Golconda...
De Beers Sells $540m as Demand Shows Signs of Recovery
De Beers yesterday reported $540m of rough sales during Cycle 3, boosted by "encouraging positive trends" in consumer demand, especially in China.
The provisional figure is 8.5 per cent higher than Cycle 2, but 4.5...
Rare Blue Diamond Steals the Show at Sotheby’s Geneva Auction; Sets New Price Record...
Sotheby’s Geneva made headlines once again with its spectacular Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction, achieving its best performance in five years. The star of the show was the highly anticipated Bulgari Laguna Blu,...
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