20-carat blue diamond unveiled in Botswana April 18, 2019 A gemstone that is being hailed as the largest blue diamond ever discovered in Botswana has been unveiled by Okavango Diamond Company (ODC). + Read More

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Christie’s Magnificent Jewels fetches $30.3 million April 18, 2019 Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction on April 16 achieved a total of US$30,315,875, with many lots selling for more than originally estimated. + Read More

425-carat stone recovered at Cullinan April 16, 2019 Mining group Petra Diamonds recovered a 425.1-carat D-colour Type II gem-quality diamond at its Cullinan mine in South Africa. + Read More

AGS bestows Robert M. Shipley Award April 15, 2019 An Arkansas-based jeweller has been presented with the American Gem Society’s most prestigious honour, the Robert M. Shipley Award. + Read More

Renard to continue in operation, says Stornoway April 12, 2019 Stornoway Diamond Corporation’s Renard Mine will continue operations despite media claims stating otherwise, the company said on Friday. + Read More

Canadians named finalists in Saul Bell Awards April 11, 2019 Two Canadian designers are among the finalists for Rio Grande’s Saul Bell Design Award competition. + Read More

Graff cuts 302-carat diamond from Lesedi La Rona April 11, 2019 Luxury jewellery brand Graff Diamonds has revealed the Graff Lesedi La Rona, the largest square, emerald-cut diamond in the world. + Read More

GIA retail program highlights coloured stones April 10, 2019 Participants in the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) Retailer Support Program now have access to an enhanced collection of materials to sell and promote coloured stones. + Read More

72-carat yellow diamond recovered in Africa April 9, 2019 International mining company Firestone Diamonds recently reported several impressive finds from its Lesotho mine, Liqhobong. + Read More