【South Korea】The Faded Promise of Forever… Why the ‘Diamond Doomsday’ Theory is Emerging [Deep Dive]
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how De Beers’ iconic 1947 “A Diamond is Forever” campaign transformed a luxury item into a universal symbol of…
Diamond Mining
【Barcelona, S】Carlos Soler Cabot, Jeweler: “There is a lot of ignorance and a lot of technique behind the diamond”
Editor’s NoteThis profile highlights the remarkable legacy of Carlos Soler Cabot, a tenth-generation jeweler whose family’s influence extends from…
【Northwest Te】Canada, Botswana… The New Lands of Diamonds
Editor’s NoteWhile South Africa’s dominance in diamond production has waned, its historical role remains pivotal. The Kimberley mine is the namesake…
【Panna, Madhy】Diamond Auction: On Second Day, 16-Carat 10-Cent Diamond Sold for 97.56 Lakh, Final Day to Feature Crore-Worth Diamonds
Editor’s NoteA rare 16-carat diamond fetched nearly 10 million rupees on the second day of a major auction in Panna, with a 32-carat gem set to be…
【Angola】Diamond Mining Colossus Exits Angola
Editor’s NoteThis article details the exit of Russian diamond miner Alrosa from Angola, prompted by international sanctions. The company has sold its…
【Botswana】How Botswana Uncovered the World’s Second Largest Diamond
Editor’s NoteThis week, Botswana unveiled the world’s second-largest rough diamond ever discovered—a remarkable 2,492-carat stone. While uncut and…
【South Africa】Oscar-Winning Actress Lupita Nyong’o Visits South Africa and Namibia to Gain In-Depth Understanding of How Natural Diamonds Promote Sustainable Development
Editor’s NoteThis article details actress Lupita Nyong’o’s recent trip to southern Africa, undertaken in her role as a De Beers ambassador, to…
【Kimberley, A】Argyle Mine: Earth’s Pink Diamond Treasure Trove, Born from a Supercontinent’s Breakup
Editor’s NoteThe Argyle mine in Australia was the world’s primary source of rare pink diamonds. Its closure in 2020 highlights the geological rarity…
【London, UK】Luxury Instead of Mining: How De Beers Wants to Spruce Up for the Stock Market
Editor’s NoteDe Beers, the storied diamond miner, is reportedly considering a London IPO, aiming to polish its image and operations in a bid to…
【European Uni】EU Imposes Sanctions on World’s Largest Diamond Mining Company Alrosa
Editor’s NoteThis article details the EU’s sanctions against Russian diamond giant Alrosa and its CEO, announced on January 3, 2024. The measures are…