Why Diamond Grades Can Differ Between Laboratories: Understanding Colour and Clarity Variations
The difference in diamond grading between laboratories like GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and DCLA (Diamond Certification[…]
Beware a Supply Bottleneck
The positive sentiment the diamond market experienced during the past few months was a welcome change from[…]
Natural Diamond Council makes marketing push
The Diamond Producers’ Association (DPA), established only five years ago by a coalition of diamond miners including[…]
Dominion Diamond unveils plan to avoid bankruptcy
Canada’s Dominion Diamond Mines has unveiled a transaction that would allow it to exit court protection from creditors and[…]
Sarine Ushers In Era of In-Factory Grading
Sarine Technologies has launched a new platform enabling manufacturers to tap its automated grading systems and issue[…]
Rio Tinto to Sell Largest Argyle Vivid Pink
Rio Tinto will offer a 3.14-carat, vivid pink diamond at its 2018 tender
Israel Gives $284M Boost to Diamond Trade
The Israeli government has pledged $284 million (NIS 1 billion) to guarantee bank loans to diamond companies[…]
World’s largest rarest and most valuable D Flawless round diamond
The 102.34 carat D colour Flawless Round Diamond Could beat the world record price of $33.7 million
New Guidelines Clarify: ‘Diamond’ Means ‘Natural’
The document stipulates that the words “diamond” and “gemstone” imply natural origin.
Two 100 carat plus rough diamonds recovered at Lesotho mine
Gem Diamonds at the Lesotho mine in southern Africa