Fluorescence is a form of luminescence. This is a term describing any emission of light by a substance that is not the direct

Historically, celebrations have been linked to life events such as births and weddings. The anniversary of such events has always been a legitimate

Congratulations Nicolette Barnard on successfully completing the Essentials of Coloured Gemstone Course. Nicolette did extremely well and successfully identified all 20 gems in

(Mining Review Africa) Lucapa Diamond Company and its partners Endiama and Rosas & Petalas have announced the outcome of the tender of six

(IDEX Online) – One of the world’s largest emeralds – weighing 7,525 carats – has been bought by Eshed – Gemstar. The Israel-based

(IDEX Online) – Six men will go on trial later this month in Germany over what has been described as the world’s biggest

(IDEX Online) – Alrosa has recovered a 91.86 carat yellow-brown diamond at its Anabar alluvial deposit, in the remote Arctic territory of Yakutia.

At 890 carats (just over 6 oz) this Congolese rough diamond was discovered by a young girl in 1989. The smart child noticed

BOSS HUNTING – A literal diamond in the rough has been uncovered over in the UK this year, estimated to be worth an

This large rough diamond was found in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1990. An estimated 65% of the world’s diamonds come from