Monday, March 29, 2010

diamond mining equipment

We would be interested into more offers of diamond mining equipment. If you goth anything to do with mining equipment like crushers, excavators, dump tracks and equipment for analysis, please make contact for us. We will continue to gather information on the subject.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Kimberlites: Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Kimberlites: Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Kimberlite is the geological formation holding diamonds. This book Kimberlites: Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Petrology is about the mineralogy, geochemistry and petrology of kimberlites. This is all that the prospecting geologist needs to know, when engaging into diamond mining. The Blue Hope Diamond


The "Hope Diamond" is a dark steel blue diamond weighing 45.52 ct. and was in the Kollur mine in Golconda, India found. The rough diamond weighing 112 ct. At present, this diamond is in the Smithsonian Institution. (See also Blue Diamonds)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

uncut diamond evaluation book

The Valuation and Investment Merits of Diamonds
The Valuation and Investment Merits of Diamonds is the first book that deals with the economics of diamonds, specifically with the determinants of diamond prices. The period of 1978-1983 was chosen in order to shed light on the dramatic drop in diamond prices. Khoury clearly identifies these determinants, distinguishing them from one another by the level of impact they have on diamond prices. This book includes: a quick review of the characteristics of cut and uncut diamonds, the financial performance of DeBeers in a declining market, the economic structure of the diamond industry, the method for

Friday, February 26, 2010

large uncut diamond sold by Petra

LONDON (Reuters) – Petra Diamonds sold a 507-carat uncut diamond for $35.3 million on Friday, breaking a record as the highest price ever paid for an uncut diamond.


 Analysts had estimated the value of the stone, one of the 20 biggest high-quality uncut diamonds, at around $25 million.

 "It is fitting that the Cullinan Heritage should achieve a sale price of $35.3 million, the highest sale price on record ever achieved for a uncut diamond, as it has the potential to produce one of the world's most important polished gems," Chief Executive Johan Dippenaar said.
London-listed Petra said in a statement the gem was purchased in a tender by Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Co Ltd in Hong Kong.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

uncut diamonds, internal and external features Nizam Peters (Illustrator, Photographer, Editor)

Rough Diamonds, Internal and External Features
We are looking for a good book review on Rough Diamonds, Internal and External Features by Nizam Peters, who was the Illustrator, Photographer, Editor of this book. 

If you have written this book and feel competent and willing to write a review, please let us know.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Clean Diamond Trade Act

Clean Diamond Trade Act
Has anyone written a good review of the following text?

Clean Diamond Trade Act

Saturday, October 4, 2008

uncut diamonds india

Uncut diamonds in india.

Shillpa Purii

Watch out for reasonably-priced jewellery in 18K and 22K gold, studded with diamond, coloured stones, and uncut diamonds in traditional jadau and kundan work. Shillpa’s antique gold and wooden jewellery with 22K kundan are versatile and perfect for any occasion.