Botswana president insists on bigger share of diamonds from De Beers venture
Botswana and De Beers mine the precious stones through their equally owned, 54-year-old mining venture
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Fresh sanctions on Russian diamonds put 1 million jobs at risk
G7 countries are imposing fresh sanctions against Russia
Ultra-rare Bulgari Laguna Blu diamond sells for $25 million
11.16-carat fancy vivid blue diamond named the “Bulgari Laguna Blu”
Cristiano Ronaldo shows off £92k ‘Heart of CR7’ luxury watch that has 26 white diamonds
Cristiano Ronaldo was gifted a diamond-encrusted green watch worth £92,000 at the launch of his new range of timepieces. To mark the opening of Jacob & Co’s new store in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company held a launch event that was attended by Ronaldo – now plying his football trade in the country for Al-Nassr. … Read more
Tiffany’s tickled pink to be grabbing the world’s last Argyle diamonds
Tiffany & Co’s chief gemologist, has had the enviable task of chaperoning the final 35 Argyle diamonds
Rio Tinto unveils Argyle Rose heirloom piece
Rio Tinto has unveiled the latest heirloom piece of Argyle Pink Diamonds jewellery, featuring one of the last diamonds to be mined from the iconic Argyle mine in the East Kimberley, Western Australia. Mining ended at Argyle in November 2020, after 37 years of uninterrupted production, during which the mine became the source of about … Read more
Bulgari Laguna blue diamond could fetch $28m in auction
A rare 11.16 carats fancy vivid blue diamond could fetch between 22 to 25 million Swiss francs
Breakthrough Tech ‘Pinpoints Origin of Every Diamond’
A Swiss company claims it has developed technology that chemically profiles any diamond so it can identify the country – and even the specific mine – of origin.
Are Laboratory-Grown Diamonds Really Sustainable and Eco-Friendly?
Diamonds have long been revered for their beauty, rarity, and association with luxury. However, traditional diamond mining comes with ethical concerns and environmental impacts.
Mall Floor “Strewn with Diamonds” after Raid
Diamonds were strewn across the floor of a shopping mall