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- Gemfields hit by Slump in Emerald Saleson 18 September 2024 at 10:00 am
Gemfields suffered a slump in sales and prices at its latest auction of rough emeralds from its Kagem mine, in Zambia. The UK-based company blamed conflicts, elections, and economic uncertainty in China, compounded by a diary clash...
- Farmer Unearths 32.8-ct Diamond in Fieldon 17 September 2024 at 10:00 am
An Indian farmer weeding his field unearthed a 32.80-carat gem quality diamond, one of the biggest finds of recent years. The rough gem could fetch $120,000 to $180,000 in a forthcoming auction by the Panna Diamond Office, in the...
- 1,094-cts - Lucara Recovers Another Huge Diamondon 16 September 2024 at 5:00 am
Lucara yesterday (15 September) announced another huge recovery from its Karowe mine, in Botswana - a 1,094 carat diamond. It's the sixth +1,000-cts stone since the mine opened in 2012 and comes less than a month after the recovery of ...
- Yours for $200,000 - A Lab Grown Diamond Machineon 12 September 2024 at 9:00 am
A Chinese company is selling lab grown diamond machines on e-commerce site Alibaba for just $200,000. The 44-ton machine uses HPHT (high pressure high temperature) technology, rather than the more modern and sophisticated ...
- NDC Launches Real, Rare, Responsible Campaignon 12 September 2024 at 12:00 am
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched a new campaign - Real, Rare, Responsible - filmed against the stunning scenery of Canada's Northwest Territories, home to the Ekati, Diavik, and Gahcho Kue mines. British actress...