Manufacturers and Diamond Dealers essentially have two alternatives when it comes to buy rough diamonds. They are either purchased directly from mining companies or can be purchased from other licensed diamond dealers in the secondary trading market. Mining companies or producers sell their diamonds either through a “sight” system or through tenders and auctions. To buy …
Why buy diamonds online? When buying diamonds online, or offline for that matter, insist or make sure the diamond that is certified by a reputable laboratory, such as GIA. According to this website, the diamond industry has changed a lot during the last decade. online competition has experienced significant growth and more transparency has been brought …
The Gemological Institute of America reported its highest-ever single swoop of synthetic diamonds masquerading as naturals this summer. 1,101 artificial stones out of a parcel of 1,102 were synthetic diamonds. Efforts to pass off synthetic Diamonds melee have increased exponentially since the GIA offered its detection service in 2016, said the GIA. But while synthetic …
ALROSA recovered a unique pink 27.85-carat diamond “Almazy Anabara”, a subsidiary of ALROSA, recovered a large pink rough diamond weighing 27.85 carats. This is a unique discovery: by far the largest company’s pink rough diamond had a weight of about 4 carats. If the company decides to cut this stone, it could become the most …
Dominion Diamond Corporation Reports Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Results Dominion Diamond Corporation, the world’s third-largest producer of rough diamonds by value, reported a 24 percent slump in second-quarter sales amid subdued demand in Asia. The company swung to a loss as it incurred a one-time charge following the departure of its chief executive officer and …
DIAMONDS DIAMOND REPORT IGI Diamond Reports give an accurate assessment of a diamond’s cut, color, clarity and carat weight according to strict international standards. IGI Diamond Reports are issued for diamonds of any size; a plotted diagram of the characteristics and a graphic representation of proportions appear on many of our documents. IGI Diamond Reports …
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