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De Beers shines light on budding jewellery designers

Diamond giant De Beers will this year conduct its bi-annual Shining Light Awards jewellery design competition. De Beers beneficiation manager Kagiso Fredericks told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview they set aside 4.5 carats...

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Vladislav Zhdanov: Questions of efficiency and investment potential of diamond mining versus diamond growing pique keen interest

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02 july 2024

Why it's expensive to cut and polish diamonds in Africa? ADMA president António Oliveira has the answer

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24 june 2024

Edahn Golan: IPO feasible but not Anglo’s preferred way to sell De Beers

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough&Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that while an IPO of De Beers is “feasible,"  he does not think this is a route Anglo American...

17 june 2024

An extraordinary rough pink diamond "Rosa Estrella" from Brazil at AV Globale auction

15 may 2023
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AV Globale, a distinguished auction and tender house,  announced the discovery of a rare rough pink diamond weighing 7.44ct. 
Mined from the depths of Southeastern Brazil, the magnificent stone boasts a strong pink hue with an exceptional level of saturation.
As expected, Rosa Estrella will command a dazzling price at the forthcoming international tender by AV Globale from 10th to 14th June 2023 at the iconic Dubai Diamond Exchange. 
Its rarity and remarkable attributes position the stone as a highly sought-after investment opportunity, symbolizing both the splendor of natural treasures and the allure of exceptional gemstones, AV Globale reports. 

Alex Shishlo for Rough&Polished



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