Top 8 Largest Rough Diamond Finds of 2014
We’re only just 10 months into the year, but already 2014 has been a year of remarkable rough diamond discovery. These finds are all breathtaking, but the one that stands... En savoir plus
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How Rough Diamonds Are Used in Industry
Diamonds are the hardest substance known to mankind. They’re also resistant to chemicals and conduct heat. So what benefits do these properties of diamonds give us? Most of us think... En savoir plus
The Surprising Way Diamonds Are Formed
August 5, 2014 Carbon, represented by the symbol C on the periodic table is generally something that we haven’t thought about since high school chemistry. So why are we talking... En savoir plus
Diamond & Gem Buying Guide: How to Choose Your Rough Diamond
In 1866, there was a young boy in Hopetown, South Africa who happened to pick up a beautiful, shimmery pebble that he unearthed from a clogged water pipe in his... En savoir plus
Diamond & Gem Buying Guide : How Rough Diamonds Get Their Prices
Rough diamonds have character that just can’t be touched by their polished, sparkling cousins. Not only are they exquisite in their earthy naturalness, but they also are a lot more... En savoir plus
Industry News | Belgium Discovers Possible Shipment of Rough Diamonds From CAR
The Antwerp diamond industry, represented by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), is stepping up its efforts to combat conflict diamonds. The city of Antwerp, largely owing its reputation as... En savoir plus
Industry News | Rough diamond prices to increase 5% every year
SURAT: On one hand, the diamond industry is elated over the development with regard to a new diamond bourse but on the other, small and medium diamantaires have no respite... En savoir plus
All About Opal - An Introduction to Opals from The Raw Stone's In-House Gemologist
An introduction to the formation, evaluation, and history of opals. Get to know how to choose and care for opals, and make sure you're aware of how to identify synthetics.... En savoir plus
Botswana's First International Rough Diamond Site a Success
Botswana is one of the few success stories of southern African mining - thousands of people employed in state-of-the-art facilities, paid a living wage, and profits from the sale of... En savoir plus
Diamond Crystals: Shapes and other Physical Characteristics
Crystal, dodecahedron, octahedron, maccle … This is how we’ve been describing some of the new stones on our site lately. If you’re not a gemologist, it probably hasn’t meant much... En savoir plus