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.
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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 MoreDiamond 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 MoreChina has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
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It is anticipated that production of diamonds from the sea will increase substantially in the future.
Read MoreAustralia’s Argyle mine has set records for volume since its establishment in 1983, and is additionally noted for its rare pink diamonds.
Read MoreHistorically, global rough diamond production has fluctuated greatly due to a myriad of causes, many of which are explored in this article.
Read MoreEight decades after the Cullinan diamond was mined, a team of gemmologists examined the two famous gems that were created from it to become part of the Crown Jewels of England.
Read MoreThis article explores the mining developments and new diamond occurrences in Africa that led to many of the key concepts in modern geology.
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For more than 100 years, Africa has produced large commercial quantities of diamonds and important individual stones.
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