Botswana diamonds

Diamond Source Initiative: Tiffany takes a significant step for diamond transparency

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  We all want and deserve to know where their most valuable, most cherished diamond jewelry is from, and how it came to be. Beyond general assurances of “conflict free,” Tiffany believes that knowing provenance is critical to ensuring its diamonds are among the most responsibly sourced in the world. Tiffany & Co. announced that it … Read more

The 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona, the world’s largest rough diamond, bought by Graff for $53 million

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The 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona, the second-largest gem-quality diamond ever, sells for $53 million. Diamonds’ artisans will now unlock the hidden radiance of the world’s most magnificent gem.   Formed over 2.5 billion years ago, this extraordinary stone survived a miraculous journey to the surface, discovered at the Lucara Karowe mine in Botswana. Lucara Diamond Corp. … Read more