“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...
How to Choose the Best Diamond Ring: A Comprehensive Buying Guide
A diamond ring is a timeless symbol of love, commitment, and elegance. Whether you are buying an engagement ring, wedding band, or diamond jewelry for yourself or a loved one, choosing the right diamond...
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...
Surge in Belgian Imports of Russian Diamonds
Belgium's imports of Russian diamonds in January rose by 36 per cent year-on-year, according to the government-run Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA).
Rough imports were €132m ($141m) in January 2023, compared with €97m ($104m) in...
HRD Antwerp Investigated over Upgrade Claims
HRD Antwerp is under investigation by a court in Belgium over allegations that it routinely upgraded diamonds, according to the De Tijd newspaper.
It says it obtained e-mails, internal procedures, slides, audit reports and filmed...
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...
World’s First 5G Smart Diamond Mine
Debswana yesterday announced details of "the world's first 5G-oriented smart diamond mine project" in conjunction with the Chinese tech corporation Huawei.
By connecting over 260 pieces of equipment at the Jwaneng mine, in Botswana, it...
Lucapa Recovers 150-ct Diamond at Lulo
Lucapa has recovered a 150-carat Type IIa D-color white diamond at its Lulo alluvial mine, in Angola.
The Australian miner says it's the 36th +100-carat diamond from the mine since it began commercial production in...
Petra Diamonds Reports a $17.6m Loss
Petra Diamonds today reported a 20 per cent dip in sales for the first half of fiscal 2023 and a net loss of $17.6m.
The London-based miner made a profit of $49.1m during the same...
Buckingham Palace: Camilla Won’t Wear Koh-i-Noor
Camilla, Queen Consort, will not wear the disputed 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond at the coronation of her husband King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said today.
Instead she will wear a modified version of Queen Mary's crown,...
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