Tag Archives: rough diamonds

Diamond prices on the rise despite month-to-month decline

August 2, 2018

Seasonal slowdowns caused diamond prices to fall marginally in July, across a number of size categories.

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Rough diamond prices on the rise

July 4, 2018

High rough prices and stable polished prices were the hallmarks of Rapaport’s diamond index for June.

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Diamond prices slide in March

April 11, 2018

Despite a strong start to 2018, Rapaport’s diamond index for March indicates prices for the gem have started to cool.

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Processing the world’s most expensive rough diamond

November 27, 2017

The Constellation Diamond is set to undergo the first stage of processing following its discovery in Botswana two years ago.

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Foxfire diamond unveiled at the Smithsonian Gem Hall

November 24, 2016

The first public viewing in America of the 187.7-carat Diavik Foxfire diamond is taking place Nov. 17, 2016 to Feb. 16, 2017 in the Harry Winston Gallery at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

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Rough diamonds vulnerable to price declines

November 22, 2016

Analysts predict a decline in the value of rough diamonds in 2017 due to an increase in supply as a result of new mines entering the Canadian market and the expansion of existing mines.

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De GRISOGONO acquires ‘The Constellation’

September 9, 2016

The world’s most expensive rough diamond now belongs to de GRISOGONO. The 813-carat diamond—discovered in Botswana by Lucara Diamond last November—was purchased for $63 million U.S. earlier this year.

Founder and Executive Board member of de GRISOGONO, Fawaz Fruosi, said “I am thrilled to have the chance to work with such an incredible and important diamond as ‘The Constellation,’” of the diamond’s purchase. “As a jeweler I am conscious of the extraordinary responsibility I have … Continue reading De GRISOGONO acquires ‘The Constellation’

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AWDC: “Cautious recovery” for rough diamond trading

July 27, 2016

Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) says trading of rough and polished diamonds recorded a slight uptick in the first half of the year, though the outlook remains unclear.
“While the rough diamond market appears to be making a cautious recovery as compared to last year, the polished diamond trade continues to find it tough going,” AWDC said in a press release.

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De Beers introduces online third-party rough diamond selling service

June 23, 2016

De Beers is launching a limited-scope pilot service that offers companies the opportunity to sell certain types of rough diamonds on its online auction platform.

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Young Israeli diamantaires allotted special rough

June 2, 2016

Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) is now offering a special allocation of rough diamonds for young diamantaires.

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