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De Beers is considering an IPO

Mining giant Anglo American is weighing whether to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of diamond company De Beers or sell the company, amidst the ongoing weak demand for natural diamonds, according to a report by IDEX Online.   A spokesman for De Beers stated that both options are
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A Massive 391-Carat Diamond Discovered in Sierra Leone

A huge 391.45-carat Type II diamond has been discovered at the Meya mine in Sierra Leone, according to IDEX Online. This is the second-largest diamond ever found at this deposit.   Company executives expressed both satisfaction with the discovery and disappointment that the diamond was originally part of an even
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Gem Produces Another 100+ Diamonds at Letšeng Mine

Gem Diamonds has extracted a 129.71-carat white Type II diamond from the Letšeng mine, in which it holds a 70% stake, as reported by Rough&Polished. This is the tenth diamond weighing 100 carats or more that Gem has produced at the Letšeng mine so far this year. The latest discovery
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Bezel vs. Halo Settings

When choosing the perfect engagement ring, settings are important in terms of style and functionality. Two popular options are bezel and halo settings, which both offer different styles with unique advantages.

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Second Largest Diamond Ever: 2,492 Carats Discovered

Canadian mining company Lucara reports the discovery of a massive 2,492-carat diamond at the Karowe Mine in Botswana – the second largest diamond ever found.   In a statement released yesterday (August 21), Lucara expressed its excitement over the remarkable find.   The enormous diamond is the largest discovered in
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