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Wife testifies at diamond dealer’s disappearance inquest

The wife of an Australian businessman, who vanished nine years ago while negotiating a million dollar diamond deal, testified Tuesday about why she didn’t report her husband’s disappearance to police as soon as it happened.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2012 | 12:41 pm

Scio Diamond to raise shipments on record output

Artificial diamond-maker Scio Diamond Technology (OTC_BB:SCIO) has announced plans to dramatically raise shipments on the back of record production levels.

Marc Howe | October 2, 2012 | 8:37 am

Laboratory-made diamonds a rising ‘conflict-free’ alternative

Laboratory grown diamonds have the potential to become the best “conflict-free” alternative to original precious gems, as these man-made rocks are gathering momentum in the high-end jewellery world, says Clive Hill, founder and president of Washington Diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2012 | 9:22 pm

Rio Tinto unveils $5.5 million necklace made with its Argyle diamonds

Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamonds have been combined for the first time with imperial jade in a piece of jewellery. The necklace, known as The Argyle Empress, was designed by luxury jeweller Chow Tai Fook and is valued at $5.5 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2012 | 3:31 pm

$1.5 million gigantic diamond unearthed in Russia

A jaw-dropping 158.2-carat diamond worth over $1.5 million, which was discovered in Russia early this month by Alrosa, was shown to the public for the first time Thursday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2012 | 3:33 pm

Petra Diamonds awaits ‘green shoots’ of demand in wake of price dive

Africa-focused Petra Diamonds (LSX:PDL) sees "green shoots" of demand in the wake of a price slump this year for the precious gems.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 11:02 am

50-million year old tree fossil uncovered in Canadian diamond mine

A 50 million year old fossil has been uncovered in the Ekati diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 3:33 am

Diamond prices may be poised for recovery

It has been a challenging year in the diamond market, with prices for rough stones dropping about 20%. But RBC Capital Markets analyst Des Kilalea sees some “green shoots” that suggest a turnaround may be in sight.

Financial Post | September 24, 2012 | 2:24 pm

Blood Diamonds of ore: GE takes on conflict minerals

GE is one of 30 companies participating in a pilot program to implement guidelines on conflict minerals due diligence developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

GE | September 24, 2012 | 2:07 pm

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Second large diamond in a year unearthed in Sierra Leone

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