Why the newly discovered, second-biggest diamond ever is not worth as much as you’d think
5 years, 8 months ago

Why the newly discovered, second-biggest diamond ever is not worth as much as you’d think

CNN  

CNN — The recent discovery of the second-biggest diamond in history – a staggering 1,758-carat stone – is a remarkable find, but there’s a debate over its real market value. However, the company said the newly found diamond is “a near-gem of variable quality,” which means that, as far as diamonds are concerned, the size of the stone is not what’s most important. “There are several qualities, also color and clarity, in addition to size, as well as how it can be cut,” Rob Bates, a blogger on the diamond and jewelry industries, told CNN. “The clarity looks to be poor,” he said.“‘Near-gem’ is a term for a crystal which will produce very little gem quality faceted.” The only larger diamond previously unearthed was the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905.

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The biggest diamond in over a century found in Botswana, a whopping 2,492 carats
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The biggest diamond in over a century found in Botswana, a whopping 2,492 carats

Hindustan Times  

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi looks at the 2492 carat diamond discovered in the Karowe mine in Gaborone on August 22, 2024 The Botswana government says the …

World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana, could fetch over $40 million
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana, could fetch over $40 million

Hindustan Times  

A 2,492-carat raw diamond discovered in Botswana is believed to be the world’s second-largest gem-quality sample ever unearthed, behind only the famed Cullinan diamond. The gigantic gemstone was found in Botswana’s Karowe diamond mine, which is wholly owned by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. “We are ecstatic about the recovery of this extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond,” Lucara’s president, William Lamb, …

World's second largest diamond found in Botswana
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World's second largest diamond found in Botswana

Deccan Chronicle  

Gaborone: A massive 2,492-carat diamond -- the second largest in the world -- has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced Thursday. The diamond was discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using x-ray detection technology, Lucara Diamond Corp. said in a statement. This find was "one of the largest rough diamonds …

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats

Associated Press  

GABORONE, Botswana — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. “This is history in the making,” said Naseem Lahri, Botswana managing director for Lucara Diamond Corp., the Canadian mining company that found the …

Botswana diamond: Huge 2,492-carat stone, believed to be world’s second-largest, found
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Botswana diamond: Huge 2,492-carat stone, believed to be world’s second-largest, found

CNN  

CNN — A massive 2,492-carat rough diamond, believed to be the second biggest ever found, has been unearthed in Botswana, according to a mining company. The huge stone is thought to be the biggest found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1905. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. announced Thursday that the “exceptional” gem was …

World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana

Al Jazeera  

X-ray technology used to find the 2,492-carat stone in the African country’s Karowe Diamond Mine. A 2,492-carat diamond – the second largest in the world – has been discovered in Botswana, says the Canadian mining company that found the stone. The diamond was discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using X-ray technology, Lucara Diamond Corp said in …

World's second largest diamond found in Botswana
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World's second largest diamond found in Botswana

New Indian Express  

Gaborone: A massive 2,492-carat diamond -- the second largest in the world -- has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced Thursday. The diamond was discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using x-ray detection technology, Lucara Diamond Corp. said in a statement. This find was "one of the largest rough diamonds …

Massive 2,492-carat diamond located in THIS country, largest in over 100 years
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Massive 2,492-carat diamond located in THIS country, largest in over 100 years

India TV News  

Gaborone: A giant 2,492-carat diamond has been discovered in the African country of Botswana by a Canadian mining company, which is the largest diamond found in over 100 years and second-biggest overall. The diamond was found at Karowe mine, about 500 km north of Botswana's capital, Gaborone, BBC reported. Botswana's government said it was the largest diamond ever discovered in …

How do Pandora’s lab-grown diamonds compare to the real deal?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How do Pandora’s lab-grown diamonds compare to the real deal?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While diamonds may be a “girl’s best friend”, they …

Edwina Ings-Chambers investigates sustainable, ethical, economical diamonds grown in a lab
2 years, 5 months ago

Edwina Ings-Chambers investigates sustainable, ethical, economical diamonds grown in a lab

Daily Mail  

A friend was recently showing me her super-duper engagement ring – made with a diamond mined in South Africa, a real dazzler. ‘As with many innovations, it takes time to educate,’ explains Frédéric de Narp CEO of haute jewellery house Oscar Massin, who has formerly held top tier posts at Cartier and Harry Winston. Bespoke jewellery manufacturer Diamonds Factory Ireland …

Giant White Diamond 'The Rock' Makes Debut in Dubai, Expected to Fetch $30 Million at Auction
2 years, 9 months ago

Giant White Diamond 'The Rock' Makes Debut in Dubai, Expected to Fetch $30 Million at Auction

News 18  

A giant diamond nicknamed “The Rock” went on display for the first time in Dubai on Friday ahead of an auction where it is expected to fetch up to $30 million. The 228.31-carat pear-shaped gem, which was mined and polished in South Africa more than 20 years ago, is the largest white diamond ever to come to auction, said auction …

Four labourers unearth 8.22 carat diamond worth around Rs 40 lakh in a mine in MP's Panna
3 years, 3 months ago

Four labourers unearth 8.22 carat diamond worth around Rs 40 lakh in a mine in MP's Panna

Firstpost  

The diamond will be put up for auction on 21 September, proceeds from which would be given to respective miners after the deduction of government royalty and taxes Panna: After a wait of 15 years, a labourer and his three partners had a shower of good luck when they found an 8.22 carat diamond in a mine in Madhya Pradesh’s …

A booming market for artificial diamonds yet no match for the real thing
3 years, 4 months ago

A booming market for artificial diamonds yet no match for the real thing

Business Standard  

A booming market for artificial diamonds yet no match for the real thing Don't expect the synthetic stones to surpass natural ones anytime soon because the world's biggest miners of diamonds aren't looking to get into man-made diamonds Premium Cast in stone: “The Spectacle”, a 100.94-carat colourless diamond from Russia that was sold for over $14 million in May 2021 …

Two mega diamonds unearthed in Botswana within weeks. What’s behind sudden rush?
3 years, 5 months ago

Two mega diamonds unearthed in Botswana within weeks. What’s behind sudden rush?

Hindustan Times  

An enormous 1,174-carat diamond was recently unearthed in Botswana, days after another huge precious stone was discovered in the African country. Apart from the recovery of the rare rock, the mining company also unearthed several other diamonds — weighing 471, 218 and 159 carats — of similar appearance, suggesting the 1,174-carat diamond was part of a larger diamond with an …

Huge 1,174-carat diamond unearthed in Botswana
3 years, 6 months ago

Huge 1,174-carat diamond unearthed in Botswana

CNN  

CNN — An enormous 1,174-carat diamond has been unearthed in Botswana, a mining company has said, the second massive diamond to be found in the country in the space of a few weeks. It is the third diamond of more than 1,000 carats found at the site, and it will now be made into “valuable collections of top colour polished …

Big diamond found in Botswana, could be world’s 3rd largest
3 years, 6 months ago

Big diamond found in Botswana, could be world’s 3rd largest

Associated Press  

GABORONE, Botswana — A huge diamond weighing more than 1,000 carats, which could be the third-largest mined in history, has been discovered in the southern African country of Botswana. The high-quality gemstone weighing 1,098.3 carats was unearthed earlier this month in the Jwaneng mine owned by Debswana, the mining company jointly owned by the Botswanan government and the De Beers …

One of the world’s largest diamonds has been unearthed in Botswana
3 years, 6 months ago

One of the world’s largest diamonds has been unearthed in Botswana

CNN  

CNN — One of the world’s largest diamonds has been unearthed in Botswana, the country’s government has announced. The 1,098-carat stone, believed to be the third largest “gem-quality” diamond ever found, was presented to President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday. An official government Twitter account wrote that “proceeds from the diamond will be used to advance national development in the country.” …

Botswana says it has found the world’s third-largest diamond
3 years, 6 months ago

Botswana says it has found the world’s third-largest diamond

Al Jazeera  

The 1,098-carat diamond is the biggest stone of gem quality to be found in the history of the Debswana company. Botswanan diamond firm Debswana has said it unearthed a 1,098-carat stone that it described as the third-largest of its kind in the world. “It brings hope to the nation that is struggling.” The yet-to-be named stone, which measures 73mm long, …

World’s No. 1 jewellery maker is ditching mined diamonds
3 years, 8 months ago

World’s No. 1 jewellery maker is ditching mined diamonds

Live Mint  

Pandora A/S, which makes more pieces of jewellery than any other company in the world, will stop using mined diamonds as part of a broader strategy to drop raw materials associated with unethical production methods. A host of lab-grown-diamond makers and retailers have sprung up in recent years, keen to target customers with more affordable stones that aren’t marred by …

‘Rare, valuable and beautiful’: The art of replicating diamonds
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Rare, valuable and beautiful’: The art of replicating diamonds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Perhaps no diamond has as much glamour as this …

Researchers find UK's Crown Jewels and Smithsonian's Hope diamonds came from 'super deep' in the Earth
4 years, 6 months ago

Researchers find UK's Crown Jewels and Smithsonian's Hope diamonds came from 'super deep' in the Earth

Firstpost  

The largest rough diamond ever found, weighing 3,106.76 carats was unearthed in South Africa in 1905 and presented to King Edward VII as a gift. According to a report in Phys.org, this means that the Smithsonian’s famous Hope diamond may actually have originated from more than three times deeper in the Earth than other diamonds. A report in Daily Mail …

Louis Vuitton just bought the world’s second-biggest diamond
4 years, 11 months ago

Louis Vuitton just bought the world’s second-biggest diamond

CNN  

CNN — Louis Vuitton has just bought the world’s second-largest diamond, another sign of the French brand’s ambitions in the luxury jewelry market. Lucara Diamond Corp “The purpose of this unprecedented collaboration between a miner, a cutting-edge manufacturer and a large luxury brand will be the planning, cutting and polishing of a collection of diamonds from Sewelô,” said the press …

Louis Vuitton purchases world's second-biggest diamond
4 years, 11 months ago

Louis Vuitton purchases world's second-biggest diamond

The Independent  

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