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It is a well known fact in the global diamond industry that Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is on the block. However, for the first, analyst’s projections that Harry Winston the luxury jeweler giant would be interested in acquiring the Diavik Diamond Mine has finally been confirmed by Harry Winston, albeit tentatively. Continue reading »
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The name ‘Martian Pink’ is sure to call forth numerous images in any individual’s mind. Regardless of how many different images the name creates, it is unlikely that any would be of a pink diamond. However, ‘Martian Pink’ is, indeed, the name of a diamond. The Martian Pink is not just any diamond; it is, in fact, the largest pink diamond of its kind to have ever been auctioned. The Martian Pink is a round intense pink diamond with a grading of ‘fancy’ and a carat value of an unbelievable 12 carats. The pink diamond with the memorable name will be put under the hammer next month i.e. May 29, 2012 by Christie’s in Hong Kong. Continue reading »
The open pit of the Argyle Diamond Mine near Kununurra, Australia. This is the biggest diamond mine in the world; the dump truck in the foreground is four stories tall. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The recent downturn in the near term prospects of the global diamond industry is about to result in another major global diamond mining giant pulling out of the industry. Rio Tinto recently announced that it would be reviewing its diamond business and would even consider selling it to good offers. Continue reading »
Senior American military officials of World War II. Seated are (from left to right) Gens. , George S. Patton, , Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, , and ; standing are (from left to right) Gens. Ralph F. Stearley, , , , and . colon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
It is especially touching when a couple is torn apart by life but manages to get back together after years of time apart. The reason why these stories have such a profound effect on people is simply that they embody the victory of true love over chance and fate. Continue reading »
India, which is considered to be one of the global leaders when it comes to cutting and polishing of rough diamonds, has seen its exports of polished diamonds fall drastically in the month of February on a year on year basis in terms of both volume and value. Continue reading »
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With the way engagement rings are viewed in this world, it is a surprise that this is happening for the first time. In fact, it is downright perplexing how all the love smitten men and women did not think of this earlier. In any case, the world has finally seen its first all diamond engagement ring, thanks to a jewelry company from Sweden. The Swedish company has recently announced that it has managed to make a single piece ring by shaping an enormous rough diamond into the shape of a ring. Continue reading »
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Botswana Diamonds, a diamond mining firm from Botswana, has revealed that it has started efforts towards verifying the potential for kimberlites in the Masvingo region of Zimbabwe. According to the African mining firm, it has already begun small bulk sampling procedures to verify if the early signs of there being diamond kimberlites in the Masvingo region are true. Continue reading »
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It seems the brides and grooms of the United States of America are really rooting for great wedding ceremonies simply because the trends reveal that spending in the country is increasing for wedding ceremonies and falling for engagement rings. Continue reading »
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Rio Tinto, the Australian diamond mining giant is all set to begin work towards developing the second ever Indian diamond mine in the next few days. The diamond mine that Rio Tinto is looking to develop will not only be the second ever Indian diamond mine but also the first ever diamond mine in India that is developed by a private firm. Continue reading »
American singer Whitney Houston performing "My Love Is Your Love" with her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown on Good Morning America (Central Park, New York City) on September 1, 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
As far as controversial behaviors of celebrities go, this one is right on top. Bobbi Kristina, daughter of the late Whitney Houston, has just showed up in public with a big engagement ring on her ring finger from Nick Gordon, who is her adoptive brother. Despite the fact that the two have critics in every corner of the country, the foremost of whom is Bobbi Kristina’s grandmother and Whitney Houston’s mother Cissy Houston, the two have decided to get together by roaming around in the public hand in hand. Continue reading »