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Russian diamond sanctions in G7's sights, but doubts remain over impact of ban
Belgium is among the largest wholesale buyers of rare gems from Moscow, and local professionals fear that a Western ban on Russian diamonds could result in less oversight.
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British colonialism on display with coronation “crown jewels”
Britian’s colonial past will be on full display at the coronation of King Charles III.
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EU will not ban Russian diamonds in latest sanction package
Why the European Union has decided not to sanction imports of Russian diamonds.
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Four ways science has made our lives better recently: diamonds out of plastic bottles, and more
A universal COVID-19 vaccine and a brand new test for Parkinson’s disease thanks to one woman’s incredible sense of smell are some of this week’s #GoodNews stories.
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Largest white diamond to ever come to auction in Christie's sale
A 228-carat white diamond called 'The Rock' could fetch $30 million US at a Christie's Auction House sale in Geneva on May 11. The 'Red Cross,' a 205-carat diamond, will also go under the hammer for the third time since it was mined in...
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Zelenskyy targets Russian diamonds in address to Belgian Parliament
The city of Antwerp is responsible for the trade of 86% of rough diamonds mined in the world, according to the Antwerp World Diamond Centre.
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Former French President Giscard d’Estaing dies of COVID-19 at 94
Giscard remembered as a leader who modernised France and was a champion of European integration.
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Mining company’s financial woes trickle down to First Nation
A major mining company's precarious financial condition, pushed further to the edge by the COVID-19 pandemic, raises serious concerns for a Northwest Territories First Nation.
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Tariffs shake up diamond luxury market
Diamonds might be known for their sparkle, but the luxury market’s facing some rough cuts. With tariffs adding a twist and new players shaking up the scene, the jewelry world is far from polished perfection. Ready to uncover how these...
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Botswana's FM says country wants to deepen trade with EU amid Trump's tariffs
Botswana's FM tells Euronews the country is open for business. It comes as Trump's sweeping tariffs on exports trigger economic fallout.
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Sotheby's showcases rare diamonds worth $100 million in Abu Dhabi
Sotheby's is hosting an extraordinary exhibition in Abu Dhabi, featuring eight of the world's rarest diamonds with a combined weight exceeding 700 carats and a total value of approximately $100 million. Watch this report to know more.
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Rare blue diamond goes on display in Abu Dhabi ahead of May auction
The 10-carat Mediterranean Blue is the expected to fetch as much as $20 million dollars at the Sotheby's sale.
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‘Mediterranean Blue’: Rare diamond makes dazzling debut
Sotheby’s unveiled the Mediterranean Blue — a newly discovered 10.03-carat fancy vivid blue diamond — at an Abu Dhabi exhibit.
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Low diamond prices raise risk N.W.T. mines could close early, experts say
With just a short time left in the lifespan of three major mines and more potential economic turbulence ahead, experts believe there is risk the mines could close sooner than expected — and leave the territory with no economic...
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Trump imposes 50% tariff on Africa’s Lesotho, threatening the diamond industry
The move deals a harsh blow to the small, impoverished state, which Trump mocked as a place ‘nobody has heard of’.
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Why Trump calls India the 'Tariff King'
The U.S. President has promised to roll out reciprocal tariffs on India on April 2, repeatedly calling out the high tariffs India has long had in place. CBC's Salimah Shivji breaks down India's tariffs, what industries would be affected,...
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Mysterious Diamond-laden Necklace Fetches $4.8M In Geneva Auction
At a Geneva auction on Wednesday, a mysterious necklace encrusted with diamonds that may have been connected to a controversy that led to Marie Antoinette's downfall brought $4.8 million.
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'Diamond Necklace from Scandalous Affair' Sells for $4.8 Million at Auction
The infamous diamond necklace, central to the scandal that helped ignite the French Revolution, has been sold for $4.8 million at auction. The necklace, associated with the "Diamond Necklace Affair" of 1785, gained notoriety for its role...
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De Beers CEO Sees Signs of US Diamond Demand Recovery
De Beers CEO Al Cook says there were signs of a pick up in US diamond demand before Christmas, while India has overtaken China to become the second-biggest market. He made the comments during an interview with Bloomberg's Jennifer...
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Fighting the Dulling Demand for Diamonds
The rise of lab grown diamonds is disrupting the jewelery industry. De Beers - the world's largest diamond producer - had to cut prices by more than 10% across the board. Ankur Daga, the CEO of Angara, an online jeweler, joined Bloomberg...
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Wallace Chan exhibition featuring one of world’s largest black diamonds opens
An exhibition starring one of the largest cut black diamonds in the world has opened in London. Wallace Chan: The Wheel Of Time exhibition features 150 pieces of jewellery, alongside six titanium sculptures, from Chinese jewellery...
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Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi on De Beers Deal
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi speaks at the US-Africa Business Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, about how the country's deal with De Beers has improved.
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G-7 to Boost Pressure on Russia With New Sanctions
Leaders of the Group of Seven nations are set to hold talks in Hiroshima, Japan. They will increase pressure on Russia with additional sanctions as well as restrictions on goods it uses on the battlefield, according to a...
Bloomberg
TSX Movers: Seven Generations, Dominion Diamond
July 7 -- Seven Generations touched a record after buying shale assets from Paramount Resources, Cogeco Communications plunges after missing third quarter earnings forecasts, and Dominion Diamond expects a $100 million loss in diamond...