Prince William and his wide Kate are due to visit the ‘Diamond Capital of North America’, Yellowknife, as part of their tour of Canada and the west coast of the United States. The newly-weds, their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, will visit eight cities during their tour of Canada, from June 30 [...]
Full Story »GIA to Host ‘Open Day’ During London Jewellery Week
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) announced today that it will host an “Open Day” on June 10 at the London campus to commemorate London Jewellery Week, a celebration of the city’s prominent position in the world of jewelry design, production and retail. GIA is a “prestige member” of London Jewellery Week, which will take place [...]
Full Story »Diamond Engagement Rings Signify Eternal Love
“Diamonds are forever” is an eternal line famous for its grace among the gods’ best creation i. e. women. It will be easier that its hardness gave it such some sort of name. All over in the ancient civilizations histories diamonds’ hardness have been attributed with its permanency. The origin in the word ‘diamond’ is [...]
Full Story »Oraco Resources Announces Acquisition of Diamond and Gold Mining Operations in West Africa
Oraco Resources, Inc. (“Oraco”) announced today that it has acquired the contractual rights for the disposition of diamonds, gold, and any other minerals recovered in both the Zimmi Town, Pujehun District and the Gbense Tailings No. 5 reserve in the Koidu Town, Kono District of Sierra Leone through the acquisition of 100% of the ownership [...]
Full Story »Minister of Diamond Rich Botswana Attending Antwerp Diamond Conference
C10) 19/5/11: THE MINISTER OF MINERALS, ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCES LEAVES FOR ANTWERP, BELGIUM The Honourable Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Dr P.H.K. Kedikilwe is attending the 6th edition of the Antwerp Diamond Conference on behalf of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana. The Conference, scheduled for 23rd -24th May [...]
Full Story »Alrosa Ponders 430 Million Carats of Diamonds by 2018
On May 20, 2011, the Executive Committee of the Company met in Moscow chaired by ALROSA’s President Fedor Andreev. The members of the Executive Committee considered preparation of its transportation and supply structures to the 2011 navigation. The total navigation supply is to exceed 386 tons in 2011. The Executive Committee instructed related subdivisions, services [...]
Full Story »Halle Berry Wears Bavna Gold Hoop Earrings
Actress Halle Berry wore Bavna Gold Hoop Earrings to the Beauty Culture” Exhibition at the Annenberg Space For Photography on May 19, 2011 in Century City, California.
Full Story »Zimbabwe: Diamond Institute to Open Two Centres
A diamond cutting and polishing school based in Harare, is set to open two additional schools in Bulawayo and Mutare before year-end, reports the Herald, Zimbabwe’s govt owned newspaper. “We opened our learning centre in Harare last year with the co-operation of MMCZ and due to the demand of such institutes we have decided to [...]
Full Story »Rosario Dawson Wears Amrapali Jewelry
Actress Rosario Dawson wore Amrapali Jewelryto a private dinner on the Cavalli yacht during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival courtesy D’Orazio
Full Story »Jewelry Industry Continues Search for Ultimate Proposal Story
Couples have only a few days left to enter Ultimate Proposal Contest, sponsored by Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America. JIC, along with jewelry stores nationwide, is inviting couples to enter second annual Ultimate Proposal Contest before the deadline of May 23. The nationwide online contest asks couples to [...]
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