Diamonds & Gems
The jeweler shared her change of heart on lab-grown diamonds and why she keeps them separate from natural diamonds in her business ventures.
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Launched by De Beers in 2018, the program aims to develop a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal/small-scale diamond mining sector.
It will start with rough diamonds that are larger than 1.25 carats and later expand to rough diamonds that are above 1 carat.
He dedicated his life to researching, writing, and speaking about gemstones in the hope he could inspire others to share his passion.
While no reputable jeweler would knowingly sell lab-grown stones as natural, it's a growing possibility.
The mining company is set to hand over the South African diamond mine to an affiliate of Stargems Group by the month’s end.
CEO William Lamb said divesting the diamond sales platform allows the company to focus on the underground expansion of Karowe.
Commercial production has begun underground at the Canadian diamond mine’s A21 pipe.
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The sales event, in its second year, features a selection of rare diamonds from the miner’s Argyle and Diavik diamond mines.
A strong economy, a growing middle class with an affinity for brands, and rapid expansion of organized retail have fueled the market’s rise.
Its commercial-quality sapphire, corundum, and ruby sale yielded “healthy” results, while its emerald auction was weaker than expected.
The company is poised to make a big push for natural diamonds this holiday season.
The lab will include reference numbers on reports for cultured pearls that contain bead nuclei embedded with an RFID tag.
The giant gem originated from Karowe, the same mine that yielded a 2,492-carat rough diamond in late August.
The company’s fourth location worldwide will focus on its AI-powered gem document, the Gem Passport.
He, and other newly elected board members, will begin their terms in February.
The miner’s new peridot cut will debut at the upcoming Hong Kong jewelry trade show.
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It is partnering with retailer Tanishq on educating salespeople, shaping the in-store experience, and a “360-degree” marketing campaign.
The gemological lab is looking to raise up to $477 million.
The giant gem came from Karowe, the same mine that yielded the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona and the 1,758-carat Sewelô diamond.
The gemstone company is moving to the Ross Metal Exchange in New York City’s Diamond District.
Unable to pay its debts, the ruby and sapphire miner is looking to restructure and become a “competitive and attractive” company.
GIA recently examined two asteriated diamonds, weighing about 8 carats each, that it said were notable for their large size and preserved natural forms.
Manashe Sezanayev faces felony charges of fraud and grand larceny for allegedly replacing three natural diamonds with lab-grown ones.
The parcel, totaling 447 carats, garnered $12.4 million at the diamond miner’s recent tender.
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