India Bore Diamond Holdings (IBDH) has unearthed the world’s second ever “Matryoshka” or “Russian doll” diamond, IDEX Online reports. The find was unearthed by India Bore Diamond Holdings (IBDH) in the southern part of the Ellendale alluvial deposit in Western Australia. Credit: Alrosa According to the report, the
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Gem Diamonds has unearthed two big diamonds, weighing 245 carats and 102 carats, at its Lesotho-based Letšeng mine – and on the same day, IDEX Online reports. Both stones are high-quality Type II gems. Credit: Gem Diamonds In May, Gem Diamonds unearthed two high quality stones from the
Namdeb Diamond Corporation, a 50:50 joint venture between De Beers Group and the government of Namibia, has introduced a new long-term business plan that will extend the current life-of-mine (LoM) of its land-based operations by 20 years to 2042. Credit: Free Wind 2014 / Shutterstock.com According to Mining
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Diamond mining giant De Beers has begun to search for marine diamonds off the coast of Greenland, according to a report quoted by IDEX Online. Credit: De Beers The report claims that De Beers commissioned “an eight-day survey of around 800 kilometers of seabed” at a depth of
The sapphire gemstone is a rare and valuable stone often used as an alternative to the diamond gemstone. With a bevy of color hues, the sapphire is an intriguing gemstone that has a rich history of value and appreciation. Ancient cultures used sapphires in alchemy and religious rituals, while prominent figures like Helen of Troy, King Solomon, and Marco Polo boasted bold, ostentatious sapphires on their person as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.