Diamond

Kimberley Process (KP) is facing renewed calls to act over ongoing wars in Ukraine and Central African Republic (CAR) at its five-day intersessional meeting that opens today (13 May) in Dubai. KP Civil Society Coalition...

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has introduced Light Performance Grading Reports showcasing round brilliant-cut diamonds with exceptional optical qualities. The IGI Light Performance grading system calculates values for each diamond to provide a primary...

De Beers is moving its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana in a move designed to streamline its operations and cut costs. The UK-based miner sells around 10 per cent of its rough, by value,...

De Beers Group announced it is relocating the De Beers Group Auctions business headquarters from Singapore to Botswana. The relocation supports De Beers’ focus on streamlining its operations and enhancing the efficiency of its...

Gem Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 169.15-carat Type II white diamond, its fourth +100-cts stone of 2024. The UK-based miner recovered a total of just five +100-cts stones in the whole of 2023...

Pink diamonds, renowned for their extraordinary beauty and value, have captivated the interest of jewelry lovers and collectors alike for generations. As symbols of luxury and affection, diamonds continue to be treasured in various...

Petra Diamonds sold fewer carats but achieved higher prices earlier this month at its fifth tender of FY 2024, boosted by the sale of an $8.2m blue diamond. The UK-based miner achieved an average $136...

The G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds will hurt India most, says the country's external affairs minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. "Our effort is to delay , to soften it and best of all, not let this happen...

Gemological Science International (GSI) has launched a platform B2B GSI Stock Exchange, which offers both natural and lab-grown diamonds to aid jewellery manufacturers in sourcing goods. The platform offers not only loose diamonds but...

Okavango, Botswana's government-owned rough diamond marketing company, has joined the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). It is the first non-mining diamond company to be admitted as a member of NDC, the US-based not-for-profit organization that promotes...