Diamonds
World’s 3rd Largest diamond found in June 2021 and within weeks new larger diamond takes its place.
In mid June 2021 Debswana Diamonds Co. in Botswana unearthed a truly one-of-a-kind diamond. A massive 1,098 carat diamond that was believed to be the third largest diamond ever discovered in the world. A week later a new larger diamond was discovered again in Botswana, this time at the Lucara’s Korowe Diamond Mine. The new diamond weighs 1,174 carats.
One of the world’s largest PINK Diamonds discovered – 62.7 carats
Summary: Lucara Diamond Corp’s Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana has just unearthed a magnificent 62.7 carat fancy pink diamond. The diamond has been named Boitumelo, meaning ‘joy’ in the local Setswana language.
World's Largest D Colour, Type II A, Flawless Heart Shaped Diamond - Graff Venus
357 carat rough diamond found at Letšeng mine in Botswana is crafted into a 118.78 carat D colour, type II A, Flawless heart shaped diamond by Graff
Ethical Diamonds from Botswana
Botswana is the world’s second largest producer of diamonds. Some of the world’s largest diamonds have been found here. Diamonds help build Botswana’s infrastructure, support women and combat AIDS.
The Letlapa Tala Collection - Five Extremely Rare Exceptional Blue Diamonds
A family of five rare exceptional blue diamonds unearthed from the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The diamonds range in size from 25.75 to 9.61 carats. The Letlapa Tala Collection sold at auction in November 2020 for US$40.36 million (AU$53 million).
One of the Largest Ever Diamonds Discovered in Botswana. 998 Carats. November 2020
Lucara Diamond Corp has unearthed a massive 998 carat high white diamond from its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. This is one of the top 5 largest diamonds ever discovered.
'The Spirit of the Rose' Pink Diamond. estimated AU$53 million
Sotheby’s is expected to sell 'The Spirit of the Rose' - a 14.83 carat, vivid pink, internally flawless, type IIa pink diamond, at its November 2020 sale for an estimated AU$53 million. This is the largest vivid pink diamond ever to appear at auction.
ISO 24016 - Globally Consistent Diamond Grading Standard
A very big leap for globally consistent diamond grading standards. The International Standards Organization (ISO) has sanctioned its very first grading standards for polished diamonds in an effort to achieve uniformity among diamond grading laboratories.
Letšeng Diamond Mine Uncovers High Quality 442 Carat Diamond
Letšeng Diamond Mine in Lesotho has found this years largest high quality Type II diamond. A 442 carat beauty !!
Bond Actress Ana de Armas named as the new face of diamonds
James Bond movie actress Ana de Armas unveiled as the new celebrity star of fresh diamond campaign which was debuted at Emmy Awards 2 days ago.
