40% harder Than natural diamonds: Chinese scientists synthesize ‘super diamond’
Chinese scientists synthesized an artificial "super diamond" that is 40% harder and far more durable than natural[…]
Smithsonian Acquires One of the World’s Largest “Fancy Red” Diamonds
Winston Red Diamond Will Be Unveiled to the Public at the National Museum of Natural History Alongside[…]
Duffy resigns as Petra CEO, interim revenue knocked by market weakness
Independent mining group Petra Diamonds, which owns and operates diamond mines in South Africa
Botswana’s central bank left its main lending rate
The Bank of Botswana held its Monetary Policy Rate at 1.90% for the second policy meeting in[…]
Average US Engagement Ring Costs $6,750
And the average size of the stone was 1.07 carats, according to a new report by the[…]
Kimberley Diamonds closes its last mine
Controversial Australia-based miner Kimberley Diamonds has put its last remaining diamond mine into administration after it failed[…]
De Beers taps into polished diamonds market with first-time auction
Anglo American’s De Beers, the world’s largest rough diamond producer by value, has decided to begin selling[…]
De Beers Profit Jumps as Diamond Market Stabilises
Profit more than doubled for De Beers last year as trading conditions in the diamond-manufacturing sector improved[…]
Bain Capital and Bow Street to acquired Blue Nile
In a surprise announcement, online jeweller Blue Nile has entered into an agreement to be acquired by[…]