Sotheby’s Rakes In $57.5M for De Beers Blue
A record blue diamond co-owned by De Beers far outstripped its presale estimate in a stand-alone sale[…]
De Beers goes back into Angola after the country radically improves its investment legislation
De Beers is to start diamond exploration in Angola later this year after signing two mineral investment[…]
Alrosa roughs are not ‘conflict diamonds’, says India
Exports of rough diamonds from Russia’s state-owned Alrosa mines have resumed to India, although tensions remain high[…]
Gaborone meeting unlikely to blacklist Russian diamonds
Analysts expect that the June meeting of the global diamond industry scheduled for Gaborone will not result[…]
Christie’s to Sell the Red Cross Diamond
One of the world’s largest yellow diamonds weighing 205.7 ct and known as the Red Cross Diamond[…]
Graff Unveils 50-Carat D Flawless Diamond At Palm Beach Boutique
A 50.08 carat D Flawless oval diamond is the centerpiece of an exhibition of gems and high[…]
Jennifer Lopez’ Green Diamond Engagement Ring
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have got engaged for the second time After rekindling their highly publicised[…]
World’s top diamond miner Alrosa hit by US sanctions
Alrosa, the world’s top diamond producer by output, has been hit by fresh sanctions imposed by the[…]
Alrosa Leaves the Responsible Jewellery Council
Russian miner Alrosa has suspended its membership in the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), both organizations announced last[…]
Major jewellers to cease buying Russian-origin diamonds after increased scrutiny
Major jewellers are ditching Russian diamonds after facing increased scrutiny over how Russia’s state-controlled diamond monopoly could[…]