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World's largest blue star sapphire 'found in Sri Lanka' Gemologists in Sri Lanka claim that the largest blue star sapphire yet has been discovered in a mine in the country. The gemology institute in the capital Colombo has certified that the gem weighs 1404.49 carats and say they have not certified anything larger.
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Canadian mining firm Lucara finds 2nd largest diamond ever A Canadian mining company has found what's thought to be the second largest diamond ever in Botswana, measuring a whopping 1,111 carats — almost as big as a tennis ball.
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Top 5 Diamond Companies In The World According to a De Beer’s report, Debswana is “the world’s largest diamond producer by value”. In 2012 alone, the company produced 20 million carats from its four mines. Diamonds mined from Orapa and Jwaneng go through sorting in facilities found within the compound.
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The world's most expensive diamonds The Pink Panthers gang have been responsible for stealing an incredible 240m worth of diamonds. Here we look at some of the most expensive jewels in the world, and the dramatic stories attached to them. Great Star of Africa. At 530.4 carats, the Great Star of Africa is the largest polished white diamond in the world – and was cut from the 3,106 carat Cullinan, the largest diamond crystal ever found.
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In 73 articles, indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and Many diamond mines are located in Africa. More specifically - near the southern coast and in the countries of the Angola, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, Sierra Le…one and South Africa. Some of the largest diamonds have been found in South America including the Vargas diamond found in Brazil in 1938.
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Now THAT'S a rock! Â£25m giant diamond is the second largest gem quality stone of its type ever to be discovered The 1,111-carat diamond is the largest diamond to be found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond was uncovered in South Africa over a century ago. Originating from the south lobe of Lucara's Karowe Mine, the diamond is the largest ever to be recovered through a modern processing facility.
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"12:51:24 PM 12 Apr 2018 Register | Login | Free newsletterHome Marketplace Publications NewsRoom Videos Photos Services| NewsWorldâs largest yellow diamond for auction onlineSafftonart.com gets ready to host the first online auction in Octoberâ08By:  Diamond World News Service | Sep 27 2008 2:42AM | Reference: 3089The gem and jewellery industry will be treated to auction for a Forevermark fancy yellow diamond, the largest in the world, at the Saffronart.com auction slated from October 7-8 2008. The auction is the first edition of many such to follow and the first of its kind for the industry, so far.The yellow diamond is an oval-cut 42.02-carat diamond of VS1 clarity, owned by Rosy Blue and carries the inscription of De Beers Forevermark.Amongst watches and jewellery to feature at the auction, will be strands of Basra pearls, Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds and diamonds, pieces by contemporary designers, watches, and un-mounted fancy coloured diamonds.The yellow diamond is expected to draw an auction value of between $554,338 and $650,000 (Rs.2.58 crore and Rs.3.02 crore).De Beers Forevermark Rosy Blue Saffronart.comRelated newsLet us bring back the lost glory of Indian gem and jewellery industry : Arun Mehta, Chairman, Rosy Blue  [ 09 Feb 2018]PM Narendra Modi emphasises on India to become worldâs largest diamond trading hub  [ 21 Mar 2017]ALROSA inks rough supply pact with Indian diamond traders  [ 11 Dec 2014]Vladimir Putin, President of Russia and Narendra Modi, PM of India to attend âWorld Diamond Conferenceâ  [ 01 Dec 2014]Dilip Mehta Wrongly Implicated by Belgian Media  [ 10 Jul 2014]DW Special: No Automatic Cover for Gems & Jewellery Industry Loans  [ 20 May 2014]Rosy Blue's Chikashi Miyamoto to participate in Turin â Monte Carlo race  [ 27 Aug 2013]Mines to Market Conference Opens in Mumbai  [ 13 Oct 2010]HRD Antwerp demonstrates its unique services at Jewelry Shanghai  [ 10 Apr 2010]RH Prince Philippe of Belgium unveils 100-faceted gem  [ 08 Apr 2010]Rosy Blue is a member of the consortium that wins Kochi franchise for Cricket League IPL  [ 22 Mar 2010]Alrosa signs contracts worth $490 million with three Indian companies  [ 13 Mar 2010]International Gemological Institute School of Gemology hosts graduation for its Mumbai students  [ 28 Dec 2009]Rosy Blue awards 0.50 ct diamond to winner of Click for Carat contest  [ 10 Aug 2009]Bank Loan Rating Of Ten Indian Diamond Companies Lowered  [ 14 Apr 2009]Have Your Say* Your viewSort by: Newest | Recommand | Most Discussed | Agree |DisagreeNGDlover (fukuoka)Thank you for the info, I just know it from u that this is the largest online auction ever...ReplyAgree  ( 0)Disagree  ( 0)Recommand  ( 0)Offensivesmriti (mumbai)i think it is quite understood that the diamond is the largest forevermark diamond as it says in the first line The gem and jewellery industry will be treated to auction for a Forevermark fancy yellow diamond, the largest in the world, at the Saffronart.com auction slated from October 7-8 2008. It does not call it the largest diamond per se in the world.ReplyAgree  ( 0)Disagree  ( 0)Recommand  ( 0)OffensiveJONATHAN (SAN JUAN, MANILA)""The gem and jewellery industry will be treated to auction for a Forevermark fancy yellow diamond, the largest in the world, at the Saffronart.com auction slated from October 7-8 2008. The auction is the first edition of many such to follow and the first of its kind for the industry"" ----> HOW CAN YOU SAY THIS IS THE LARGEST YELLOW DIAMOND WHEN SOTHEBY'S IS AUCTIONING IN HONG KONG A 102 CT YELLOW DIAMOND ESTIMATED TO BRING IN $hk10,000,000 DOLLARS (estimate). i don't understand how you can make statements like what i read in your wen page. AND YOU HAD AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE SOTHEBY'S YELLOW DIAMOND.????ReplyAgree  ( 0)Disagree  ( 0)Recommand  ( 0)OffensiveSearch news byPeopleSubjectAssociation and BodiesLocationProduct NewsAdvertisementSearch News by CityAntwerpNew YorkHong KongMumbaiTel AvivSearch News by SubjectDiamonds and JewelleryFair ReportsMining and Trade BodiesRetail and BrandingPrecious MetalAdvertisementRecent IssueJanuary - February2018AVAILABLE NOW ...!Most Commented23 February 2018 09:30 AMIGI Celebrates the Story of Diamonds23 January 2018 05:20 PMWorld Diamond Congress slated to be held in June 201823 January 2018 03:09 PMANMOL brings in Euphoria collection inspired by Ultraviolet, Pantone Colour of the year 2018 18 January 2018 03:55 PMDe Beers Group Progresses Development of First Blockchain Initiative to Span the Diamond Value Chain 15 January 2018 12:45 PMZoya, the Exquisite Diamond Boutique from the House of TataAdvertisementMost read29 March 2018 12:00 AMGem Diamonds announces 7th diamond recovery of over 100 carats13 March 2018 12:00 AMJustine Cullen Launches New Luxury Fine Jewellery Collection âMidnightâ During London Fashion Week 29 March 2018 12:00 AMCARAT+ unveils line-up of expert speakers and seminars for 2018 edition24 March 2018 12:00 AMStellar Line Up Of Best-In-Class Jewels and the Finest Gemstones Feature In Bonhams New York First Fine Jewellery Sale Of 2018 14 March 2018 12:00 AMRBI bans use of LoUs for trade credit for importsAdvertisementMost emailed13 March 2018 12:00 AMCzech National Museum finds their diamonds are fake11 April 2018 12:00 AMALROSA to present rough diamonds over 10.8 carats at the auction in Vladivostok11 April 2018 12:00 AMDwarkadas Chandumal Jewellers launches the ""Enchanted Forest Collection""11 April 2018 12:00 AMALROSA sells rough and polished diamonds worth US$559.5 million in March10 April 2018 12:00 AMDe Beers Diamond Jewellers Unveils New Stores in Moscow and Saudi ArabiaNews in Pictures VideosBharat Diamond Sports LeaguePictures: 10Hong Kong Show 2018Pictures: 2111th Signature IIJS 2018Pictures: 65VOD DUBAI INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW 2017Pictures: 6035th Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem FairPictures: 16Week in Photos â 14 to 19 August 2017Pictures: 8India International Jewellery Show 2017Pictures: 16Basel World 2017Pictures: 31GJEPC 50 years celebrationPictures: 8Mines to Market Conference 2017Pictures: 28" (mumbai) i think it is quite understood that the diamond is the largest forevermark diamond as it says in the first line The gem and jewellery industry will be treated to auction for a Forevermark fancy yellow diamond, the largest in the world, at the Saffronart.com auction slated from October 7-8 2008. The auction is the first edition of many such to follow and the first of its kind for the industry, so far.
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- November 15, 2011. The world’s biggest yellow diamond recently sold at auction for $10.9 million (before tax). Sotheby’s Auction house had estimated that the 110.3-carat “Sun Drop Diamond” would fetch between $11 million and $15 million at the auction in Geneva.
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- Photos: A look at some of the world's most famous diamonds. The Aurora Green is the largest Fancy Vivid green diamond ever sold at auction. The stone went under the hammer on May 31, 2016 at Christie's auction house in Hong Kong, selling for $16,818,983. The world's largest blue diamond, an extremely rare gem known as The Oppenheimer Blue, sold for $57.5 million at Christie's Geneva May 18, 2016, making it the most expensive diamond ever sold at auction. Hide Caption.
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- The Mountain of Light or Koh-i-Noor (Persian) is a diamond that was mined at Kollur Mine, in the present state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It was originally 793 carats when uncut.Once the largest known diamond, it is now a 105.6 metric carat diamond, weighing 21.6 grammes in its most recent cut state. In 1852, Albert the Prince Consort ordered it cut down from 186 carats.The diamond was originally owned by the Kakatiya dynasty, which had installed it in a temple of a Hindu goddess as her eye.t was originally 793 carats when uncut. Once the largest known diamond, it is now a 105.6 metric carat diamond, weighing 21.6 grammes in its most recent cut state. In 1852, Albert the Prince Consort ordered it cut down from 186 carats.
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- David Cameron has rejected suggestions Britain should return a giant diamond the country forced India to hand over during the colonial era. The Koh-i-Noor – which is the world’s largest diamond – was was presented to Queen Victoria in 1850 and was later mounted into her crown, along with 2,000 other diamonds.It is the crown the Duchess of Cambridge will wear should Prince William become King.he Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's priceless crown, containing the famous Koh-i-noor diamond, rests on her coffin on a Gun Carriage pulled by the Royal Horse Artillery to Westminster Hall. Queen Elizabeth II at the state opening of Parliament, London, in 1995, wearing the crown containing the koh-i-noor diamond.
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Star of India (gem) This article is about the gem known as Star of India. For other items of the same name, see Star of India (disambiguation) . Star of India. The Star of India is a 563.35- carat (112.67 g) star sapphire, one of the largest such gems in the world. It is almost flawless and is unusual in that it has stars on both sides of the stone. The greyish blue gem was mined in Sri Lanka and is housed in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
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Stunning 232-carat diamond that could be worth up to Â£10million is discovered in South African mine An incredible 232.08-carat white diamond of 'exceptional size and clarity' has been unearthed at a mine in South Africa, with a possible value of £10million. The dazzling D colour Type II diamond was found by Petra Diamonds at its Cullinan mine in South Africa, with four analysts predicting a £10million price tag. Type II diamonds, which are formed over long periods of time, tend to be large and irregular in shape and have no measurable nitrogen impurities.
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Famous Finds George Stepp, a logger from Carthage, Arkansas, discovered this diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in 1977. Kahn later purchased the diamond from Stepp. The Amarillo Starlight Diamond. This 16.37-carat white gem is the biggest diamond found by a park visitor following the Crater's establishment as a state park in 1972. W. W. Johnson of Amarillo, Texas, found this impressive diamond in 1975 while vacationing here at the park with his family. The diamond was cut into a 7.54-carat marquise-shape. The Esperanza Diamond. This 8.52-carat white diamond was found in June of 2015 by Bobbie Oskarson of Colorado. Clear white and icicle shaped, this gem is the fifth largest diamond found by a park visitor since the park was established in 1972.
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Top 10 Countries with the Most Diamonds Found Next to Congo, the country with the most diamonds found is Botswana. The country’s largest diamond mining company is 50% owned by the government. The mining industry provides 40% of the country’s revenue and accounts for 20% of the global diamond supply.
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Fifth biggest diamond found in mountains of Lesotho, Africa The two biggest cuts -- the Great Star of Africa and the Lesser Star of Africa -- are set in the Crown Jewels of Britain. The Lesedi La Rona (Image: Sotheby's) Found in Botswana by Canadian miner Lucara Diamond Corp. in 2015, the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona means “our light” in the local Tswana language.
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Sotheby's 'perfect' 100-carat diamond could fetch $25 million (CNN)Paddles at the ready! One of the world's largest flawless diamonds is about to hit the auction block. On April 21, Sotheby's New York will sell a 100-carat, emerald cut internally flawless diamond, the largest of its clarity and cut ever shown at auction. The auction house expects it to fetch up to $25 million.
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The Hope Diamond The Hope Diamond. Jeweler Harry Winston donated the famous Hope Diamond—the largest-known deep blue diamond in the world—to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958. It arrived in a plain brown package by registered mail, insured for one million dollars.
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Massive Diamond Discovered in Lesotho Is Worldâs Fifth Largest The Letšeng mine is renowned for producing big, high quality diamonds. Back in 2015, Gem Diamonds sold a 357-carat rock for $19.3 million, and in 2006 it discovered the 603-carat Lesotho Promise.
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910-carat colorless diamond found in Lesotho The colorless diamond was extracted from the Letseng mine in Lesotho, a small nation completely surrounded by South Africa, and is believed to be the fifth largest diamond to be unearthed, said Clifford Elphick, chief executive of the Gem Diamonds, which runs the mine in partnership with the government of Lesotho.
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The Family Jewels: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the British Crown Jewels You May Not Already Know The Crown Jewels contain three of the most famous diamonds in the world. The first is the Cullinan I diamond also known as the “Great Star of Africa” and was actually cut from the biggest diamond ever found at the time and is 530.20 carats. It is mounted in the sceptre.
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- Australopithecine Characteristics. The Australopithecus species, referred to as Australopithecines, had features that were both human-like and ape-like. Their brains were smaller and more in the range of the brains of modern apes.They tended to have longer arms that seemed well suited to climbing.ifferent aspects of its teeth point to similarities to other Australopithecines as well as to Homo species. Its pelvis and lower chest resemble those of Homo, while other traits resemble those of Australopithecus. A. sediba is therefore a good candidate for being a direct ancestor of the genus Homo.
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Put that on her finger! 57,500-carat world's largest emerald worth $1.15MILLION up for auction 'World's largest emerald': The gem, pictured here with owner Regan Reaney, is valued ay $1.15m and is set to be auctioned on Saturday. The 57,500-carat stone, named Teodora, was found in Brazil and cut in India, before being sold to the rare gems dealer Reagan Reaney in Calgary.
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Diamonds Unearthed In the first installment of a multi-part series, Smithsonian diamond expert Jeffrey Post explains how the rare crystals form. Jeweler Harry Winston donated the famous Hope Diamond—the largest-known deep blue diamond in the world—to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958.
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- The Jonker: 726 carats. This giant gem, found in South Africa in 1934, was found by a settler called Johannes Jacobus Jonker, hence its unusual moniker. It’s believed the rough diamond was eventually cut into 13 smaller gemstones, with the largest diamond, the Jonker I, still weighing in at an incredible 142.9 carats.
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Biggest diamond discovered in 100 years fails to sell at London auction The diamond was unearthed in November in Botswana at a mine owned by Canada’s Lucara Diamond Corporation. It measured 1,109 carats, the second-largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered. Its name means “our light” in the Tswana language.