Diamond – AllAfrica reported that Zimbabwe companies that have been certified as compliant with the Kimberley Process are selling their rough Marange diamonds for 25 percent less than the normal price due to allegations that they have been involved in undemocratic activities, as per information from a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy.
Diamond – Gem Diamonds Ltd. (LSE:GEMD) announced that an "exceptional quality 164 carat D colour, Type IIa diamond" recovered at the end of last month from its Lesotho-based Letšeng mine has been sold into a profit-sharing agreement for US$9 million.
Diamond – Forbes reported that Harry Winston Inc. paid over $26.7 million for a 101.73-carat, pear-shaped flawless diamond at Christie's Geneva-based Magnificent Jewels sale, a record price for a colorless diamond.
Diamond – Forbes reported that Sotheby’s reached its highest annual jewelry sales last year, at $460.5 million, with statement diamonds leading the sales.
Diamond – A brief overview of diamond price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.
Diamond – Bloomberg reported De Beers said it is positive about demand for the gems ahead of the key holiday sales period.
Diamond – Forbes reported a 10-carat diamond ring sold for $1.2 million.
Diamond – A brief overview of diamond price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.
Diamond – Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC,BOTSWANA:LUC,NASDAQOMXFirstNorth:LUC) announced results of the Mothae diamond sale completed on September 14, 2012.
Diamond – Rockwell Diamonds Inc. (TSX:RDI,JSE: RDI) announced second quarter fiscal 2013 revenues from diamond sales before beneficiation which were down 3% compared to the same period last year.
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