Flower Engagement Rings: A Blooming Symbol of Love and Romance
When it comes to picking out an engagement ring, there’s something truly enchanting about the choice of a flower design. Not only do these rings bring a touch of nature’s…
By Erika W.
Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news…
Bloomberg: Graff Diamonds Sues Hong Kong Pawn Shop Over Diamond Stolen in 2007 Heist
Graff Diamonds Ltd. sued a Hong Kong pawn shop seeking the return of a yellow diamond that the jewelry retailer says was stolen from a London store in 2007.
Want China Times: 1-million-carat diamond mine found in Liaoning
The reserves found 860 meters underground in southern Liaoning constitute the province’s largest mine, containing diamonds worth billions of yuan.
Photo: Xinhua via WCT
Maclean’s: Diamonds aren’t forever: Oppenheimers leave De Beers
The Oppenheimer clan built the global diamond business. Now they’re getting out, leaving an industry in flux.
Calgary Herald: Calgarians to sell world’s largest cut emerald
Gem weighs 11.5 kilograms and valued at $1.15 million…
**Updated January 26, 2012 – “World’s Largest Emerald” May Not Be All Emerald
Doubts are rising about the so-called “world’s largest emerald,” with the gemologist who examined it saying he can’t guarantee the stone is 100 percent emerald.
National Geographic: How Diamond-Studded Magma Rises From Earth’s Depths
Carbonate-rich material likely helps gems race to the surface, study says.
JCK: Sarin Launches Diamond Assay Service
Sarin Technologies has introduced its Diamond Assay Service, which lets retailers and dealers instantly price diamonds…
Rapaport News: Record Rate of Jewelry Inflation Continues in Dec.
U.S. jewelry consumer price index (CPI) surges 8%
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