September 29, 2012

Laboratory-made diamonds a rising ‘conflict-free’ alternative

Laboratory grown diamonds have the potential to become the best “conflict-free” alternative to original precious gems, as these man-made rocks are gathering momentum in the high-end jewellery world, says Clive…

September 29, 2012

$500,000 diamond shoes for a sharp dresser

If you have wanted to be Cinderella, Kiwi shoe designer Kathryn Wilson can make it happen, but you'll need a spare $500,000 or so.

September 29, 2012

Rio Tinto unveils $5.5 million necklace made with its Argyle diamonds

Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamonds have been combined for the first time with imperial jade in a piece of jewellery. The necklace, known as The Argyle Empress, was designed by…

September 28, 2012

CMKM Diamonds, Inc. announces shareholder vote for two shareholder directors

MKM Diamonds, Inc. to elect two shareholder directors to serve its new board of directors

September 28, 2012

$1.5 million gigantic diamond unearthed in Russia

A jaw-dropping 158.2-carat diamond worth over $1.5 million, which was discovered in Russia early this month by Alrosa, was shown to the public for the first time Thursday.

September 25, 2012

Petra Diamonds awaits ‘green shoots’ of demand in wake of price dive

Africa-focused Petra Diamonds (LSX:PDL) sees "green shoots" of demand in the wake of a price slump this year for the precious gems.

September 25, 2012

50-million year old tree fossil uncovered in Canadian diamond mine

A 50 million year old fossil has been uncovered in the Ekati diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories.

September 24, 2012

Diamond prices may be poised for recovery

It has been a challenging year in the diamond market, with prices for rough stones dropping about 20%. But RBC Capital Markets analyst Des Kilalea sees some “green shoots” that…

September 24, 2012

Blood Diamonds of ore: GE takes on conflict minerals

GE is one of 30 companies participating in a pilot program to implement guidelines on conflict minerals due diligence developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

September 24, 2012

Petra Diamonds expects 30% production surge next year

Africa-focused diamond miner Petra Diamonds (LSX:PDL) expects production for the year ending June 2013 to rise by around 30%.