Myths busted: the truth about diamonds
Myths about the industry, especially among consumers, are some of the hardest to debunk. Here, leading experts correct some common misconceptions.
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ALROSA among top 3 for environmental responsibility
PJSC ALROSA ranked among the top three in the environmental responsibility rating of the Russian mining and smelting companies. The rating results were announced by the UN Office in the Russian Federation on Monday, December 11.
Clean operations, clear conscience, diamonds with integrity
In a further update to the theme of the good that diamonds do, we learned today that Russian diamond mining giant ALROSA has been ranked by the UN Office in the Russian Federation among the top three firms for environmental responsibility among Russian mining and smelting companies.
ALROSA becomes a certified member of the RJC
ALROSA has become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) by achieving certification against its Code of Practices through meeting the highest ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC.
De Beers rough diamond sales for cycle 10, 2017
De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the ninth sales cycle of 2017.
ALROSA sells rough and polished diamonds worth USD 334.2 million in November
ALROSA Group, the world leader in diamond production, announces diamond sales results for November and eleven months of 2017.
De Beers: fixed-price forward contracts moving to core business status
De Beers says its Auction Sales business is to transition Fixed-Price Forward Contracts to core business status, following the success of the pilot program that was launched in January 2017.
Peace Diamond sells to Graff for $6.5 million
On Dec. 5, the much-touted Peace Diamond sold for $6.5 million via online auction, to a high-profile bidder but with a lower-than-expected price.
Letšeng finds seventh big diamond of the year
Gem Diamonds recovered a 202-carat rough diamond at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, bringing the number of 100-carat-plus stones the company has found this year to seven, it said Wednesday.
Story of the Peace Diamond: it takes a village
Pastor Emmanuel Momoh tells the story of discovering the world’s 14th-largest diamond.
Will UAE’s VAT be a hurdle for its growth as a major diamond hub?
The recent news that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be introducing 5 percent value-added tax (VAT) from January 2018 on both, rough as well as polished diamonds, has stirred and shaken the Indian diamond industry which has close business affiliations with the country.
De Beers rough diamond sales for cycle 9
De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the ninth sales cycle of 2017.
