Rio Tinto Production to Slump as Diavik Dries Up
Rio Tinto has forecast a sharp drop in rough-diamond output for next year as the Diavik mine edges closer to depletion.
Rio Tinto has forecast a sharp drop in rough-diamond output for next year as the Diavik mine edges closer to depletion.
Bracing against the vibrations of the jackhammer, illicit diamond miner Jefferson Ncube bores steadily into the rock face before him, sending chunks of dry stone clattering to the ground and filling the air with a cloud of pale gray dust. He’s 30 feet below the surface of the desert in the Namaqualand region of South … Read more
13.15-carat pink diamond will no longer be available at the upcoming Christie’s Magnificent Jewels
The House of Gübelin has introduced a digital exchange that enables buyers and sellers to connect directly to trade responsibly sourced gemstones. The project, Provenance Proof Marketplace, is an extension of the blockchain digital ledger for colored gemstones the Swiss-based company launched in 2018 in partnership with Everledger. It is the first platform in the … Read more
Harakh Mehta created a three-piece, 150-carat diamond set to celebrate the store’s big anniversary.
Peter Ravenscroft. (Burgundy Diamond Mines)
Lucapa Diamond Company sells Lulo diamonds
Brilliant Earth lowered its outlook ahead of the crucial fourth quarter, noting that consumers were hesitant about making purchases. The online-focused jeweler expects full-year sales of $436 million to $446 million, down from an earlier forecast of $450 million to $470 million, it said Thursday. Fourth-quarter revenue will be between $116 million and $126 million, … Read more
Diamonds, Gemstones and precious metals can all be damaged. Caring for your engagement ring or Jewellery will maintain the quality and beauty. Rule of thumb is gently cleaning your ring and jewellery every so often with soapy water and light brushing. An Old tooth brush will help get into the hard to reach places. Visit … Read more
Petra Diamonds halts Williamson mine