April 29, 2014

Christie’s expects $25 million for largest, flawless blue diamond

But If recent auctions in Geneva are any indication, “The Blue” could go for $50 million or more.

April 24, 2014

Platinum strike doesn’t get to spoil Anglo American’s first quarter results

Platinum output fell by nearly 40% as a consequence of a more than three-month strike over pay in the sector South Africa.

April 23, 2014

Canada re-vitalises diamond exploration 25 years on

Canada’s newest diamond exploration company, Margaret Lake Diamonds Inc. commenced trading this morning on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol DIA.

April 22, 2014

Alrosa’s production, revenue up in Q1

Diamond production went up by 6% in the first quarter of the year.

April 21, 2014

Diamonds may be forever, but current prices are not— experts

Despite billions spent on exploration, only around 30 significant diamond mines are currently in production.

April 14, 2014

American girl gets $20K for diamond found in park

The 14-year-old found the unique a 3.85-carat jellybean-size piece in an Arkansas state park last year.

April 10, 2014

De Beers returns to Angola with new exploration deal

De Beers' explored for diamonds in the Southern African nation between 2005 and 2012, but relinquished its concession after finding no economically viable project.

April 10, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Blood diamonds still a problem from hell

While diamonds are the most strictly checked raw materials in the world, there is a certain amount of illegally traded gems that make it into the market.

April 10, 2014

Stornoway secures about $1bn for Quebec’s to-be first diamond mine

The agreement with three parties lays out a series of proposed financing transactions for the mine, the world’s biggest undeveloped source of diamonds.

April 9, 2014

Screening Service Coincides with US & International Diamond Week

Diamond Services Ltd., the Hong Kong-based firm that markets cutting-edge technological solutions to the diamond, gem and jewellery industry and trade, introduced its diamond screening service during the US &…