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1758 Carat Rough Diamond
The Second-Biggest Diamond in History Has a New Owner

The largest rough diamond discovered since 1905, the 1,758 carat Sewelo, was revealed with great fanfare last April,[…]

Argyle Pink Diamond Tiger Coin
Perth Mint highlights rare Argyle diamonds

The Perth Mint has released Jewelled Tiger coins featuring rare pink diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine[…]

1 mn euro diamond swindle
Three face trial over 1 million euro diamond swindle

Three Romanians have been ordered to stand trial in France on charges they made off with one[…]

A 9.04-carat round brilliant produced by WD Lab Grown Diamonds in 2018 using chemical vapor deposition.
WD Sues Diamond Growers over CVD Patents

The companies behind WD Lab Grown Diamonds have filed three lawsuits against competitors, accusing them of infringing[…]

rough diamonds
UAE Authorities Arrest Traveler Smuggling Diamonds in his Gut

UAE authorities have arrested a man coming from Africa attempting to smuggle 297 grams of raw diamonds[…]

Lucapa 117 carat rough diamond
Lucapa Unearths 117ct. Rough

Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered a 117-carat, gem-quality diamond from its Lulo alluvial mine in Angola. The[…]

Diamond Prices Stable After Year of Declines

Las Vegas… Diamond market conditions improved in December as US and Chinese holiday demand helped raise sentiment. Polished[…]

Beyonce and Jay-Z
Beyonce Wore 300 Carats Of Diamonds To Golden Globes

Beyonce Knowles Carter was dripping diamonds when she arrived at the 2020 Golden Globes with her husband[…]

The 20.69 carat Firebird diamond
Graff Acquires 20.69-Carat ‘Firebird’ Diamond From Alrosa

Before the 2010s decade came to an end, Laurence Graff, the founder of the luxury jewelry and[…]

Ellendale mine Western Australia
Gibb River Diamonds secures Ellendale Diamond Mine leases

The Western Australian government has invited Gibb River Diamonds and India Bore Diamond Holdings to mine at[…]

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