SourcingJul 22, 2021
De Beers’ 2021 Production On Pace With 2019 The company has mined 15.4 million carats of diamonds so far this year, compared with 15.6 million in 2019.
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SourcingJul 21, 2021
Alrosa’s First-Half Diamond Sales Top $2BSales are more than double what they were at this point last year and up 31 percent compared with 2019.
SourcingJul 15, 2021
See Lucara’s Latest Find, the 62-Carat Fancy Pink ‘Boitumelo’ And hear one diamond industry analyst’s estimate of its potential value.
SourcingJul 14, 2021
39-Carat Blue Diamond Sells to De Beers, Diacore for $40M The “exceptional” stone went for about $1 million per carat and is the second natural color rough diamond purchased by the two companies.
Events & AwardsJul 08, 2021
Check Out IAC’s Virtual Gold and Diamond Conference Next Week “New Realities, Future Promise” will be held July 13-15 and introduce a new award for an industry member.
SourcingJul 07, 2021
Alrosa Introduces New Nanotechnology to Trace Its Diamonds The non-invasive laser markings are imprinted inside the crystal lattice and can only be seen with a specialized scanner.
SourcingJun 29, 2021
Nearly 22-Carat Pink Diamond Found at Kao Mine Dubbed the “Pink Palesa,” the stone will be offered for sale next month in Antwerp.
SourcingJun 29, 2021
Rio Tinto Will Retain the Argyle Pink Diamonds BrandThough the mine closed in November, the company still sees ample opportunity for the brand.
Events & AwardsJun 28, 2021
Univ. of Arizona’s New Gem Museum Opens with ‘Sneak Preview’ ToursThe two-hour immersive experience gives visitors the chance to see all three galleries before the official grand opening early next year.
SourcingJun 24, 2021
This Time, Lucara Finds a 1,174-Carat Diamond in BotswanaBut unlike another 1000-plus-carat diamond recently uncovered by Debswana in the country, this is of variable quality.
SourcingJun 24, 2021
For De Beers and Alrosa, Rough Demand Is Exceeding Pre-Pandemic LevelsConsumer desire for diamond jewelry remains strong while midstream demand in India is returning, the companies said.
SourcingJun 22, 2021
1,098-Carat Rough Diamond, Third Largest on Record, Found in Botswana Debswana uncovered the “high gem-quality” rough stone on June 1 at Jwaneng mine’s South Kimberlite pipe.
SourcingJun 21, 2021
Petra Puts 39-Carat Blue Diamond Up for SaleThe stone, which is similar to the rough diamond that produced the “Blue Moon of Josephine,” is expected to sell for upward of $50 million.
SourcingJun 03, 2021
This Documentary About ‘Gem Painting’ Just Won an Award It follows artisans in Thailand and Vietnam who have found another use for lower quality rough stones.
SourcingJun 01, 2021
Washington Man Finds 2-Carat Rough Diamond to Create His Own RingThe discovery at Crater of Diamonds comes after Christian Liden spent five years panning for enough gold to make the band.
SourcingMay 27, 2021
Last Lots: See the Diamonds in the Final Argyle Pink TenderThe five “hero” stones include the largest fancy intense pink in the tender’s history.
SourcingMay 20, 2021
De Beers, Alrosa CEOs Say Diamond Jewelry Demand Remains ‘Robust’But De Beers saw rough diamond sales stall as the COVID-19 crisis in India impacted manufacturing capacity.
Policies & IssuesMay 14, 2021
Petra Reaches $6M Settlement Amid Claims of Human Rights AbusesA report by a nonprofit documented an alleged seven deaths and 41 assaults on artisanal miners at the Williamson mine in Tanzania.
SourcingMay 11, 2021
Lucara Secures $220M in Financing to Take Mine Underground The company has received credit-approved commitments from five financial institutions for the expansion of its Karowe Diamond Mine.
SourcingMay 04, 2021
Greenland Ruby Secures $18M in Financing The first of three rounds of funds from the Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund is expected by the end of the month.
SourcingApr 23, 2021
De Beers’ Production Slips 7% in Q1 Heavy rainfall in southern Africa, a COVID-19 shutdown in Canada, and planned maintenance all contributed.
SourcingApr 21, 2021
Why Inclusivity Is Important in Diamond Traceability As the importance of mine-to-market grows, some worry about its feasibility for all the diamond industry’s players.
Recorded WebinarsApr 21, 2021
Watch: A Conversation With 3 ‘Young Diamantaires’ Khomotso Ramodipa, Sarah Russell and Kevin Vantyghem reflect on the market before and during COVID, and share thoughts on what’s next.
SourcingApr 21, 2021
Jewelry Knowledge Quiz: All About Diamonds From the oldest to the largest to the most popular, find out how much you know about the hardest substance on Earth.
