Monthly Archives: January 2013

There are many kinds of diamonds known to us today. Some are transparent, others translucent or opaque; ranging from colorless to sooty black, with many colors in between. Transparent or slightly tinted diamonds are most often used in jewelry. The … Continue reading →

Sotheby’s New York sale of Magnificent Jewels saw its highest total ever for an April sale bringing in $39,367,350. Seven of the top ten lots each soared past $1 million and bidding sometimes became so frenetic that even the auctioneer … Continue reading →

The founding coordinator of the Botswana Diamond Hub, Akolang Tombale disclosed that Botswana used to get only $3 billion from the world diamond industry. Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Affairs, Tombale admitted that because of … Continue reading →

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists recently found that a diamond becomes even stronger during rapid compression. Using the Janus and the Omega laser, scientists clearly showed that shock waves applied by lazar to diamonds, enable it to support almost … Continue reading →

President Mugabe stated that the control of Zimbabwe’s resources was important in maintaining the country’s sovereignty. “Who are they, we ask” Does Britain still regard us as a colony in spite of the fact that on April 17, 1980 they … Continue reading →

Volcanic eruptions usually originate from a depth of approximately 30 miles underground, while a diamond-spewing volcanic eruption sucks magma ore from more than 90 miles deep. Diamonds in the rough are mined in several forms before being examined and polished … Continue reading →

Sotheby’s Geneva jewelry auction boosted the total to unseen heights when a 24.78-carat pink diamond sold for $46 million. What does a $100 million dollar auction and $1,862,739 per carat for a diamond tell you about the economy? Estimated to … Continue reading →

I am continuously asked about the reality of conflict-free diamonds, the truth is, there is no such thing. Many poor countries have long regarded the Kimberly Process as a plot by Western countries to control the diamond trade — and … Continue reading →

Rose-cut belongs to the ‘antique’ family of diamond cuts introduced as early as the 1500′s. By the mid-16th century, various forms of the rose-cut diamonds were developed, derived from the preceding types of cuts. A flat base and a crown … Continue reading →