Nestled in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, Anita Diamonds has been a beacon of brilliance in the world of diamonds. With a rich history, a commitment to heritage, and a visionary approach to the future, this renowned diamond company stands as a testament to excellence in the industry and I...
The history of Idar-Oberstein, as the city of gemstones goes back to 500 years ago, when first deposits of agate were discovered. Over the centuries, gem cutters settled in Idar-Oberstein and advanced their expertise in gem cutting and goldsmith while the city was undergoing a mining boom. In the beginning...
For most consumers buying a natural diamond is an experience which requires research, weighing up several options, and calculated decision making. Oftentimes times it can be overwhelming. For example, you may want to know about provenance, traceability and social sustainability of the diamond you are purchasing, yet many traditional retailers can...
A Visit to De Beers’ Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa The diamond mining industry has been long regarded as one of the most prestigious resource mining operations, and for good reason. Such precious stones have been created by Mother Nature, over the course of millions of years, in a...
After discussing general diamond grading (white/colorless diamonds) in the earlier post of Insights into Diamonds series, now is the time to have a deeper look into different colors and types of diamonds. Diamond in normal range are colorless through light yellow. Fancy color diamonds are yellow and brown diamonds that...
It's time to get back into our diamond talk that left off inconclusive last year, without further ado here are two links to refresh your memories about diamonds formation and mining. Now lets get into diamond grading, there are many laboratories who offer diamond grading worldwide, here are to name a...
Every rough diamond undergoes different manufacturing steps, frequently performed by skilled craftsmen to turn a rough diamond into a polished finished goods. Diamond manufacturing is mainly concentrated in Antwerp, Tel Aviv, New York, Surat, Schenzen & Dubai. Here we are briefly explaining each step in manufacturing a diamond from rough...