LVMH Makes It Official: Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Luxury
In 2018, the FTC permitted “a mineral consisting essentially of pure carbon crystallized in the isometric system”[…]
De Beers rises small diamonds price amid shortage
De Beers, the world’s top diamond producer by value, has once again increased the price of its[…]
US Demand, Uncertain Supply Buoy Diamond Prices
Diamond trading was stable in May despite concerns about inflation, rising interest rates and slumping stock markets.[…]
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),[…]
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[…]