Tag Archives: diamonds

Synthetic diamond production more carbon-intensive than mined, says report May 6, 2019 The environmental impact of the synthetic diamond sector is being challenged following the release of a comprehensive report from the Diamond Producers Association (DPA). + Read More

28.84-carat white diamond recovered in Australia April 23, 2019 A recent find at Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in Australia is being hailed as one of the largest gem-quality white diamonds recovered in the site’s 35-year history. + 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

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

Record-setting diamond watch highlights Canadian artistry April 2, 2019 A Coronet watch featuring artwork by Canadian designer Reena Ahluwalia has received the Guinness World Record for most diamonds set on a watch. + Read More

Production ceases at Ontario’s only diamond mine March 29, 2019 The final load of ore has been removed from De Beers’ Victor Mine, marking the end of 11 years of operations. + Read More

115-year-old aquamarine and diamond tiara heading to auction March 28, 2019 Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva will present a never-before-auctioned aquamarine and diamond tiara once owned by Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Cumberland. + Read More

54.21-carat yellow diamond hailed as the largest of its kind March 27, 2019 Swiss jewellery house Mouawad has crafted a round brilliant-cut, fancy vivid yellow diamond that is said to be the largest ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). + Read More

Blue diamonds could bring $8 million at Christie’s NY March 25, 2019 A twin-stone blue diamond ring with a pre-sale estimation of $6 to $8 million will lead Christie’s New York auction in April. + Read More

Octahedral rough diamond mined in Russia March 14, 2019 A unique gem-quality rough diamond has been uncovered at Alrosa’s Verkhne-Munskoye deposit. + Read More