Millions of years ago, precious gem stones from the heart of southern Africa washed westward along the Orange River and emptied into the Atlantic Ocean. While some swept up on the beaches along the ...

For years, diamond mining companies told consumers that "a diamond is forever." But in recent decades, the diamond industry has come under fire for its links to conflict, corruption, and colonialism.

The 41.28ct blue diamond unearthed at the famous Cullinan Mine, could be one of the most significant gemstones ever to be ...

Several traceability systems have been introduced in the last six months, spurred by sanctions against Russian-mined stones. By Victoria Gomelsky Tracing the path of a diamond from the mine where it ...

In India, the diamond market has shifted towards lab-grown stones, offering similar aesthetics at lower prices compared to natural diamonds.

From Northern Colorado to our nation's capital, a pair of Larimer County-mined diamonds have made quite the journey. The Freedom Diamond and Colorado Diamond Crystal — both mined from the now-defunct ...

As millennials turn to lab-grown diamonds for ethical and environmental reasons, traditional diamond miners are pushing back with claims that synthetic diamond creation is much more carbon intensive.