Ruby Producer Mustang Getting Ready for First Auction in October
Rubies are the most expensive gems after diamonds. That’s because they are exceptionally durable and have a unique color. In the past few years, strong demand has seen ruby prices increase by 63...
View ArticleWhat to Look for in a Diamond Junior
Recent forecasts suggest that the diamond market will continue to grow throughout 2017, and for savvy investors there could be opportunities to profit. Diamond mine production by carat volume is...
View ArticleThis Rare Blue Diamond Could Sell for Almost $10 Million
A rare blue diamond is expected to sell for $7 to $9.6 million at a Hong Kong auction scheduled for Tuesday (October 3). The pear-shaped, 5.14-carat, fancy deep blue, SI1-clarity gem will be the...
View ArticleLargest Flawless White Diamond Sells for Record $34 Million
A necklace featuring a 163.41-carat flawless white diamond was sold for a record $33.7 million at a Christie’s auction in Geneva on Tuesday (November 14). The diamond, which is the largest of its color...
View ArticleDiamond Outlook 2018: Experts Optimistic in the Short Term
This time last year, many analysts were predicting a bright 2017 for diamonds. But despite a strong start to the year, the diamond market didn’t perform as well as was expected in the second half. Now...
View Article5 Top Diamond News Stories of 2017
Diamond news has been a bit glum this year, with prices decreasing as demand has waned. High-quality, high-cost jewelry has taken a backseat to technology when it comes to the middle class. At the same...
View ArticleTop Gem and Diamond Stocks of 2017
With 2017 now at a close, it’s a good time to look back on the top gem and diamond stocks of the year. While the diamond market faced challenges last year, including declining prices and lower demand,...
View ArticleALROSA Group Announces Diamond Sales Results
ALROSA Group (MCX:ALRS), the world leader in diamond production, announced diamond sales results for December and interim results for 2017. As quoted in the press release: In December 2017, ALROSA...
View ArticleStornoway Releases Production and Sales Results for Renard Diamond Mine
Stornoway Diamond Corp. (TSX:SWY) announced production and sales results at the Renard diamond mine for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Highlights are as follows: Fourth Quarter diamond...
View ArticleVIDEO — Dunnedin Ventures: Diamond Market Trends Looking Positive
Dunnedin Ventures (TSXV:DVI) President Claudia Tornquist believes the diamond market is trending positively, particularly as it faces lower supply levels and healthy demand. Joined by CEO Chris...
View ArticleVIDEO — James Kwantes: More Diamond Market M&A in 2018?
The diamond market has seen increased M&A activity in recent months, and James Kwantes, editor and publisher of Resource Opportunities, believes further developments could be in store. He noted...
View ArticleVIDEO Round-Up: PDAC 2018
From March 4 to 7, some of the brightest minds and biggest investors in the resource space gathered in Toronto, Canada, for this year’s Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)...
View ArticleAlrosa to Buy Russia’s Largest Diamond Polishing Firm
In a move that would bolster and solidify Russia’s diamond market, Russian mining company Alrosa (MCX:ALR) is looking to buy the country’s largest diamond polisher, Kristall. Leading diamond producer...
View Article5 Top Industrial Diamond-producing Countries
While the average person is familiar with diamonds only in the context of jewelry, the world’s hardest substance also has applications well outside the world of fashion. In fact, about 80 percent of...
View Article5 Top Diamond News Stories of 2017
Diamond news has been a bit glum this year, with prices decreasing as demand has waned. High-quality, high-cost jewelry has taken a backseat to technology when it comes to the middle class. At the same...
View ArticleDiamond Outlook 2019: Technology Driving Sector Change
The diamond sector has experienced a number of major developments over the last 12 months. From record-setting discoveries, to the emergence of digital platforms and the unveiling of the world’s first...
View Article5 Top Diamond News Stories of 2018
Diamond news in 2018 was dominated by mine openings and closures, policy changes and of course the continued emergence of synthetic stones. Companies like De Beers are attempting to reach the...
View Article5 Top Diamond News Stories of 2018
Diamond news in 2018 was dominated by mine openings and closures, policy changes and of course the continued emergence of synthetic stones. Companies like De Beers are attempting to reach the...
View ArticleDiamond Outlook 2019: Technology Driving Sector Change
The diamond sector has experienced a number of major developments over the last 12 months. From record-setting discoveries, to the emergence of digital platforms and the unveiling of the world’s first...
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