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USA
Tourist Finds Diamond at Arkansas State Park
On his first visit to Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park, a French tourist who had previously panned for gold and searched for fossils, found a 7.46-carat diamond.
A couple of weeks ago, Julien Navas from Paris, France, spent some...
Life
‘Bleu Royal’ Set to Become One of the Most Expensive Diamonds Ever Sold
The exceptionally rare Bleu Royal gem is set to become one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold by auctioneers at Christie's when it goes under the hammer on Tuesday.
The Bleu Royal is the star lot in a series...
Business
Largest Diamond in a Decade Discovered in Russia
Alrosa, the world's largest diamond-producing company, announced on Sunday that it has unearthed the largest gem-quality diamond in Russia in the past decade.
The 390.7-carat diamond was extracted from one of Alrosa's mines in the Republic of Sakha, also known...
Science
Diamond Eruptions from Earth’s Depths Finally Explained
Volcanic eruptions shoot diamonds high into the sky, scattering these precious stones across the Earth's surface. However, scientists have finally unraveled the secret behind these eruptions.
They've discovered what happens over 100 miles underground that propels the crystals upwards with...
Politics
South Africans Demand the Return of “Star of Africa” in King Charles’ Crown
Petitioners in South Africa are demanding the return of diamonds such as the "Star of Africa," which will adorn the British State Imperial Crown worn by King Charles III during his coronation on Saturday.
The "Star of Africa" is the...
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The Most Beautiful Diamond in the World Sells at Record Price of $49.9 Million
A rare pink diamond, one of the most beautiful gems in the world, has sold at a record price in Hong Kong, fetching 49.9 US dollars.