ALROSA sells large rough diamonds in Israel for $9.6 mln
Moscow, February 6, 2019 - ALROSA, the largest diamond mining company in the world, held the first auction this year for special size (over 10.8 carats) rough diamonds. The auction took place in Israel.
The...
South Korea Abolishes Diamond Tax Following Appeals By Korea Diamond Exchange
WFDB praises bourse's efforts as government simplifies tax regime for diamonds
Antwerp, Belgium – February 2019: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom has praised the work of the WFDB-affiliated Korea Diamond Exchange...
Mountain Province Includes 60-Ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Stone in February Sale
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. will include an exceptional quality, 60.59-carat, fancy vivid yellow rough diamond in it its upcoming rough diamond sale.
The diamond was recovered at the company's Gahcho Kué Mine last October.
Reid Mackie,...
Delgatto Diamond Finance Fund Holds Successful Financing Roadshow in Antwerp
The Delgatto Diamond Finance Fund held a well-attended roadshow at the Antwerp Diamond Club on January 28, presenting its range of asset-based financing programs for the diamond and jewelry industries.
There was strong interest in...
Lucara’s Latest Big Diamond Find is a 240-Carat Rough
Lucara has announced the recovery of a 240-carat rough diamond from its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana.
The “top white” gem diamond will be shown alongside the 127-carat rough diamond uncovered earlier this month as...
Emily Blunt Sparkles in Forevermark Diamonds at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Forevermark diamonds lit up the silver carpet at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on the actor and double SAG award nominee Emily Blunt.
Dramatic, shoulder-grazing diamond earrings complemented Blunt’s sculptural gown, and Forevermark’s...
ALROSA mines the largest diamond in recent years
A unique rough diamond weighing almost 200 carats was mined at the Udachnaya kimberlite pipe in mid-January 2019.
A gemstone with dimensions of 40x31x20 mm and a weight of 191.46 carats was extracted at the...
De Beers: Output, Average Price Per Carat Up in 2018
De Beers reported that rough diamond sales volumes totalled 9.9 million carats (9.2 million carats on a consolidated basis) from three sales cycles, compared with 8.2 million carats (7.5 million carats on a consolidated...
Q4 and 12M 2018 operating results
Moscow, 24 January 2019 – ALROSA, a global leader in diamond production, reports diamond production volume in 2018 at 36.7 m carats and sales of 38.1 m carats (down 8%). Sales proceeds increased by...
IGI organizes an extensive training program for Patel Jewellers at Mehsana
Experts from IGI conducted a Retail Support Program and a Know Your Diamond Jewelry seminar.
The International Gemological Institute, IGI, conducted an integrated session for the sales team and clientele of Patel Jewellers in Mehsana....
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