The Naval Research Laboratory and the Department of Defense may seem unlikely places to conduct diamond research, but that’s exactly what’s happening. The National Research Laboratory (NRL) has conducted research of the “chemical vapor deposition” in diamonds as it relates to Department of Defense technologies since 1987. And now, the NRL has partnered with the [...]
The family of a wealthy Indian diamond dealer was recently held hostage as robbers demanded millions in diamonds. Pankaj Maldar, of Antwerp, Belgium, came home March 8 to find his wife and teenage children held at gunpoint. The robbers demanded that Maldar return to his office at Karp Imex, NV, a diamond company, and return [...]
Gem Diamonds, a diamond mining company, has recovered profitability from its stint in the red due to the struggling economy. The company reported a net loss of $55.2. million in 2008, but it reports a net profit of $25.4 million for 2009. “2009 was an extremely challenging year for the diamond industry as a whole,” [...]
Russian and Indian diamond industry members have partnered together to export and cut diamonds in a lucrative deal. Alrosa, a Russian diamond producer, enlisted the help of Rosy Blue, Diamond India and Ratilal Becharlal and Sons. The three Indian entities, all diamond cutters, will have access to Alrosa’s supply of raw diamonds valued at more [...]
It’s not enough to own a coveted piece of personal technology. It’s not enough to boast about being one of the few, early owners of a particularly long-awaited item. No, just owning the new Apple iPad is not enough to give you water-cooler-conversation swagger. Now, unless you have the new diamond-encrusted iPad, you’re just another [...]
De Beers diamond miners cull South Africa’s soil for the finest diamonds on earth. Now, they offer a glimpse in to the world of diamonds and the deep culture and history of South Africa. The story of diamond mining in South Africa has been opened to eco-travelers and explorers through The Diamond Route. Tourists have [...]
The New Orleans Saints charged towards victory Sunday in Super Bowl 44. They also charged their way to a piece of coveted, diamond-encrusted jewelry: the Super Bowl championship ring. The Super Bowl ring, created specifically for each winning team, can be quite extravagant in its design. It usually includes a diamond in the shape of [...]
