Diamonds

The Russia-Africa Summit is set for next Wednesday and Thursday in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

One of the largest diamonds ever found has been unearthed at a mine in Lesotho, southern Africa, and has an estimated value of $40m.

More and more shoppers want to know that the diamonds they buy are not linked to human and environmental misery.

"The extreme rarity of a diamond of this quality cannot be overstated."

Jewel though to date back to 19th century was auctioned off by Sotheby's on Wednesday.

Higher investment sees the diamond miner ramp-up production at its mines in South Africa and Tanzania.

Steinmetz accused of paying bribes to secure $160m deal for iron ore mining rights in Guinea.

The London quarter was the centre of the world's diamond market, but traders are fighting to bring back the glory days.

Rare diamonds in pink and blue category sold for record price at two different auctions in Geneva.

The 63-year-old was known as the 'Broomstick Robber' in the 1990s, according to German Police

Pakistani lawyer urges government to press Britain on returning Koh-i-Noor diamond.

The solid silver star holds 282 diamonds, including a five carat flawless centrepiece.

The gem measures 6.5cm by 5.6cm by 4cm and is the largest to be found in more than a century.

Mining company says it is second only in size to stone which now forms part of Crown Jewels.

Auction house has describe the stone as 'internally flawless', with prices predicted to reach as much as $55m.

Diamonds may be present in abundance due to a simple natural reaction involved in their formation, claims a new study.

Surat polishes about 80% of the world's diamonds.

Sales fell in the first quarter but less severely than expected in good news for shareholders.

Masked gang are still at large after making off with an estimated £200m ($292m) worth of jewels.

Scientists have developed a method that allows industrial scale manufacture of fullerite, the hardest material on the planet.

Diamonds are expected to become more expensive with global production set to decline starting from 2020.

IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to Vashi Dominguez CEO at Vashi.com

The world's largest diamond miner by market value hopes for new mining exploration licence

Con artists selling gems for 17-times their market value.

An Israeli man who discovered a bag of $200,000 worth of diamonds has returned them to their owner

Diamonds hitmaker lends comforting shoulder to fan with trust issues.

Fan calls out super-rich singer on Instagram for showing off luxury lifestyle while millions suffer.

Clashes between Christians and Muslims plunge Bangui into chaos.

Is the venue the Palace of Versailles in France?

The 38.83 carat wreath is studded with over 40 diamonds and rubies.