The diamond industry is composed of several segments which focus on distinct processes required throughout the value chain. These include mining, processing and trading of gem diamonds and industrial diamonds. Diamond cutting, as well as overall processi ...
What are the most important diamond mines in the world?
Diamonds are best known for being used in jewellery, but in fact about 80% of the mined diamonds are used for research and industrial applications, often used to cut, grind or drill through another material. In addition to being a beautiful gemstone with ...
What techniques are used to cut a diamond?
Diamonds exist in many different shapes, cuts and sizes, but how exactly are diamonds cut once they have been mined? What different techniques are used in this process? In the article below we’ll explain more about what diamond cutting really is and how ...
How can you see the difference between a natural and a lab-grown diamond?
Lab-grown diamonds have gained tremendously in popularity over the past few years. That doesn’t mean natural diamonds are less frequently sold, quite the contrary. Both the naturals and the lab-grown diamonds are popular for different reasons. But can yo ...