【Yakutia, Rus】Russian Company Finds Record Diamond, Cannot Sell It
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the discovery of a record 390.7-carat diamond in Russia, the country’s largest in over a decade. It also notes…
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【Sakha Republ】Decade’s Largest Diamond Found in Russia – US Sanctions Complicate Sale
Editor’s NoteThis report details the discovery of a significant 390.7-carat diamond by Russia’s Alrosa. It is important to note that Alrosa is…
【London, UK】Madagascan Presidential Aide Charged with Seeking £225,000 Bribe in UK
Editor’s NoteThis report details UK charges against a senior Madagascan official and an associate for allegedly soliciting a bribe from a British…
World’s Largest Ruby Auctioned in the United States: This Was the Final Sale Price
Editor’s NoteThe recent auction of the “Estrela de Fura,” the world’s largest ruby, marks a historic moment in the gem trade. Discovered in…
【Bogotá, Colo】Tiffany Acquires Rare ‘Tiffany Muzo Emerald’ Over 10 Carats, Mined from Colombia’s Famed Muzo Mine
Editor’s NoteTiffany & Co. has acquired a rare emerald weighing over 10 carats, sourced directly from Colombia’s famed Muzo mine. Named the “Tiffany…
【Antwerp, Bel】”Shut Up!” – A Belgian Diamond Startup Stirs Up the Industry and Faces Resistance
Editor’s NoteWhile Botswana has famously avoided the “resource curse” that plagues many commodity-rich nations, the global diamond industry itself is…
【Montepuez, M】The Most Expensive Ruby Sold for $34.8 Million
Editor’s NoteThe Estrela de Fura ruby has set a new world record, selling for $34.8 million at Sotheby’s. At 55.22 carats, it is the largest and most…
【New York, US】55.22-Carat Ruby Sets Auction Record in New York
Editor’s NoteA record-breaking 55.22-carat ruby, the largest ever to appear at auction, has sold for $34.8 million in New York, setting a new…
【Mozambique】World Record Expected: “Estrela de Fura” Ruby Up for Auction
Editor’s NoteA record-breaking auction is anticipated as the “Estrela de Fura” ruby, weighing 55.22 carats, heads to auction in Hong Kong with an…
【Mozambique】Largest Ruby Ever Auctioned Could Fetch Over $30 Million
Editor’s NoteA 55.22-carat ruby discovered in Mozambique is set for a June auction in New York, where it could become the largest and most valuable…