Gem Diamonds unearths 125-carat diamond in Lesotho
Africa-focused Gem Diamonds has found a 125 carat rough stone at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, the[…]
DRC Embarks on Mine-to-Market Program for Artisanal Diamond Miners
The first steps towards setting up a traceability program have been taken in Democratic Republic Congo (DRC),[…]
Two Diamonds over 100ct. to Lead Sotheby’s NY
Sotheby’s will offer two diamonds weighing more than 100 carats at its upcoming jewelry sale, with one[…]
IGI Grades Largest Polished Lab-Grown Diamond
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has graded a 27-carat lab-grown stone that it claims is the world’s[…]
Gem Diamonds finds 129-carat diamond in Lesotho
Africa focused Gem Diamonds has found a 129 carat rough stone at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho,[…]
Lucapa says 204 carat diamond recovered at Mothae mine in Lesotho
Lucapa Diamond Company yesterday announced the recovery of a 204 carat diamond from the Mothae mine in[…]
Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems
Botswana, Africa’s top diamond producer, sees a prolonged ban on Russian diamonds opening the way for synthetic[…]
Diamond prices are spiking and even De Beers can’t fill the gap
Prices are surging in some corners of the rough-diamond market, as sanctions on one of the world’s[…]
‘The Rock,’ the largest white diamond ever auctioned, sells for $21.9 million
he largest white diamond to ever come up for auction has been sold for $21.9 million USD[…]
Angolan diamond mine says Russia sanctions could hurt operations
Endiama, which holds the exclusive concession for diamond mining rights in Angola, has already flagged an almost[…]