The grand inauguration of the Surat Diamond Bourse building in Gujarat, the world's largest office annex, is scheduled for December 17, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the event.

PM Modi to inaugurate the world's largest diamond bourse on Dec 17 in Surat

India's diamond trade bodies are seeking an import ban for two months to manage supplies and bolster prices amid sluggish demand. In a letter, leading diamond trade bodies, including the gems and jewellery export promotion council, are urging their members to halt imports of rough diamonds for a two-month period, from October 15th to December 15th.

India's diamond sector seeks import ban | World Business Watch

A seven-year-old girl, Aspen Brown, of Paragould City in the US state of Arkansas, found a sparkling 2.95-carat golden brown diamond while visiting a state park.

US: 'Dad Dad! I found one!' 7-yr-old finds sparkling 2.95-carat golden brown diamond on her b'day

The Pentagon was the world's largest office building for 80 years. But that title has now been taken by a building in Gujarat's Surat. Surat Diamond Bourse, a diamond trade centre now became the world's largest office building.

Indian building overtakes US Pentagon as the World's largest office building

Diamond prices are down 18% from their all-time highs in February 2022, and are lower 6.5% year-to-date, according to one Global Rough Diamond Price Index. And their value is about to dive further, market watchers predict.

Diamond prices fall 18% from their peak, analysts say there's still more room to plunge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a lab-grown diamond to United States First Lady Jill Biden on his visit to the White House. A greener alternative to mined diamonds, the lab grown diamond is exciting diamantaires across the world and in India.

Indian PM Modi gifts Jill Biden a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond

As demand for sustainable and ethically sourced gems continues to rise, lab-grown diamonds have emerged as a captivating alternative. Lab-grown diamonds are charming both consumers and experts alike with their affordability and sustainable allure. Jasnoor Kaur brings you the report on the growing popularity of these lab creations.

Lab-grown diamonds: The future of sustainable luxury

Britain is all set to welcome its new Monarch. London is bustling with excitement for the coronation of King Charles III. King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6. The coronation will see the 74-year-old crowned with a solid gold crown made in 1661. The St Edward's Crown is adorned with precious stones. One of the world's largest diamonds is also adorned in this crown known as the Star of Africa. Some South Africans are now calling for Britain to return the diamond which is set in the royal sceptre.

South Africans want UK to return diamond set in crown jewel ahead of King Charles III's coronation

British Museum, even after being the world's largest museum, is still called the 'museum of stolen goods'. A variety of reasons support this fact. UK is often criticised for not returning the goods to their respective owners. And now, before the coronation of King Charles, some South Africans believe, that it's time for UK to return world's largest diamond. For details, watch the video.

South Africans sign petition to bring back diamond from UK

A company VD Global in Surat city of the Indian state of Gujarat found a "diamond within a diamond", a rarest of all finds till now. The 0.329-carat diamond has been given the moniker "Beating Heart" by the company, who suggested the name based on the first feelings upon witnessing the stone.

India gets its own 'Matryoshka' diamond in the form of this rarest of rare find in Gujarat

Britain is set to show-off the Koh-i-noor as part of its nation's crown jewels. The nation will also stage the history of the controversial diamond. For how long will the UK remain in its colonial hangover? Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: UK to show koh-i-noor as 'symbol of conquest'

A visitor discovered a diamond at an Arkansas state park and dubbed it "Bud". "That's for 'Big, Ugly Diamond,'" stated David Anderson, who was the lucky tourist to discover the gem in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Visitor discovers 'Big Ugly Diamond' in US state park

The Qatar royal family's rival members are fighting over the largest cut blue diamond of the world in London's High Court, as one party forcing for sale of an opulent 70-carat “Idol’s Eye” gemstone for an amount of $10 million.

Qatari royals battle over ‘Idol’s Eye’ diamond in London court

Pink diamonds are being auctioned in Hong Kong. The 11 carat Williamson diamond is expected to fetch millions of dollars when it goes under the hammer, here's our report.

Rare pink diamond to be auctioned in Hong Kong

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked a national debate in South Africa over the possession of the largest known clear-cut diamond, the Great Star of Africa.

Calls grow in South Africa seeking return of 500-carat diamond from UK

What if we told you that diamonds indeed rain from the skies? Yes, you heard that right! Scientists said that diamonds could be literally pouring from the skies in many planets across the universe and couple of these planets are in our neighborhoods.

Is it raining diamonds on Neptune & Uranus? | 'Diamond rain' common on distant planets?

In collaboration with a colleague from the University of Adelaide, three James Cook University academics have discovered metamorphic diamonds in rocks close to Australia’s northeast coast.

Rare metamorphic diamonds discovered could reveal early history of Australia

Miners in Angola have made the biggest pink diamond discovery in 300 years. They found a rare and pure pink diamond, the Australian site operator said on Wednesday (July 27).

Angola miners discover a rare and pure pink diamond, likely biggest in 300 years

A state appellate court in New York has ruled that Sotheby’s may be responsible for $4 million for missing diamonds after the auction house was accused of giving them to ‘a stranger’ in a lawsuit.

Sotheby's may be liable for $4million for missing diamonds after being accused of giving them to a ‘stranger’

Macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions are impacting many industries in the world but there are some sectors that are still positive and optimistic about growth prospects. One such company is global diamond giant De Beers. WION's Business Editor Sumit Chaturvedi spoke to Mark Jacheet, CEO, De Beers Brands on diamond industry.

Cautiously optimistic about growth of diamond industry, says Mark Jacheet

The Gujarat Diamond Workers' Union has asked Gujarat's chief minister for a 10-billion-rupee ($128-million) relief package for workers who have lost their jobs as diamond supply chains have been disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

‘Diamond city’ of India loses its sheen, as Ukraine war disrupts supply chains

Russia, supported by Belarus, Central African Republic, Kyrgyzstan and Mali, has torpedoed a Western-backed proposal to discuss whether its diamonds are funding war ahead of an international conflict diamond meeting in Botswana, letters seen by Reuters show.

Top producer Russia thwarts move to redefine 'conflict diamonds'

The world's largest blue diamond ever to come to auction has sold for $57.5 million. The diamond is called “The De Beers Cullinan Blue”.

World's largest blue diamond to go under hammer, sells for $57.5 million

A 555.55-carat black diamond called ‘The Enigma’ has been unveiled in Dubai. Auction house Sotheby's displayed the rare gem to scribes as part of a tour in Dubai and Los Angeles. The diamond, which is believed to have come from outer space, will be put up for auction in February in London.

From outer space? 555.55-carat black diamond ‘The Enigma’ set for auction

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