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March was abuzz with diamond auctions, diamond finds, and diamond advancements. Didn't catch all the diamond news from around the diamond world? Have no fear.  Checkout the latest edition of Arpege Diamonds Presents: March Diamond Industry News.  ...

February is perhaps the busiest month of the year for diamond sales. Arpege Diamonds has been staying on the forefront of the industry updates, record sales, and upcoming news from around the web. Here is the latest installment of Arpege Diamonds ...

The rarest of the rare, colored diamonds are hot properties not just for adornment, but for investment. Finding these rare stones is no easier and no more frequent than it was in centuries past, even with the major leaps in technology. These ...

Arpege Diamonds has been scouring the internet for our monthly link round-up of diamond industry news. This month, Arpege Diamonds is bringing you the latest market trends, industry news, and exciting finds.  Arpege Diamonds Industry Update 1. Fancy ...

When you think of diamond mines, you probably think of Africa, which has produced most of the world’s diamonds in the last century and a half. However, Russia holds the top numbers in volume and value of diamonds produced. Botswana and DRC ...

Diamonds are one of the most expensive stones in the world, and with good reason. The conditions that produce the kimberlite or lamproite pipes are rare, the stones themselves are rare even when the conditions are right for them to be produced. ...

Mining diamonds is a complicated and sometimes decades long process from the beginning step of finding a viable site to the final step of closing up and proceeding to reclamation where the land is restored as close as possible to its previous state. ...

The times they are a-changing, and you’ll find that tastes are, too. Once upon a time, the clear diamond engagement ring was as de rigueur as a white dress. While most stick with the tried and true, women are becoming more adventurous in their ...

There are not that many diamond mines in the world. In fact, it’s estimated that there are around 50 viable mines in operation, and around 30 that are inactive. However, with increasing demand for diamonds not only as jewelry, but for scientific ...

Pink diamonds are some of the most sought after and valuable stones for investment. You’ve certainly seen the news about some of the exorbitant auction prices, and opinion pieces from some of the most respected financial journals. As an alternative ...

2015 has been a really big year for colored gemstones and fancy colored diamonds. The auctions this year have been epic, with some of the most beautiful and significant stones and pieces of jewelry ever presented. Whether they are historic items ...