China backs Russia in opposing bid to redefine conflict diamonds
China has joined Russia in opposing an effort to redefine conflict diamonds to include those sold by[…]
What is a ‘lab grown diamond’ ?
What is a ‘lab grown diamond’ ? Laboratory grown diamond term is still a source of confusion[…]
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,[…]