James E. Shigley, Russell Shor, Pedro Padua, Christopher M. Breeding, Steven B. Shirey, and Douglas Ashbury, August 3, 2016
Located near the Arctic Circle, Diavik is one of the world’s richest diamond deposits and a leader in sustainable mining.
Read MoreRussell Shor, November 22, 2015
Explores the history, geology and current production of this unique source of large diamonds.
Read MoreJames E. Shigley, Brendan M. Laurs, A. J. A. (Bram) Janse, Sheryl Elen, and Dona M. Dirlam
The past decade saw some impressive discoveries of diamonds and coloured stones.
Read MoreB. A. Kjarsgaard and A.A. Levinson, September 1, 2002
This article chronicles the discovery of primary diamond deposits throughout Canada, whose increasing supply of rough stones will have a growing impact on the world diamond industry.
Read MoreBrendan M. Laurs, Thomas W. Overton
This article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
Read MoreChristopher P. Smith and George Bosshart, March 1, 2002
This article presents the first complete gemmological characterisation of the historic 128.48 ct Brazilian diamond known as the Star of the South.
Read MoreAlfred A. Levinson, John J. Gurney, December 1, 1992
Diamond production’s future appears to belong less to Africa and more to Australia, Canada and the Russian Federation, according to this overview of geologic trends in the industry.
Read MorePeter C. Keller and Wang Fuquan, March 1, 1986
China has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
Read MoreJohn J. Gurney, Alfred A. Levinson, December 1, 1991
It is anticipated that production of diamonds from the sea will increase substantially in the future.
Read MoreJames E. Shigley, John Chapman, March 1, 2001
Australia’s Argyle mine has set records for volume since its establishment in 1983, and is additionally noted for its rare pink diamonds.
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