‘We start by looking for the right rough diamonds, which have to be a very specific shape to accommodate the letter cutting,’ she explains. ‘Then the roughs have to be carefully examined to see which ...
Rough diamonds, fit for cutting, are sold at 41 13s. 4d., to 42 the carat. A carat is rather more than three grains, and 156 carats equal to one ounce Troy. But if the stones ' are above one carat ...
The debut of its sixth patented cut, the Royal Asscher Emerald ... than a century later as the world’s largest gem-quality rough diamond. After studying the 3,106-carat gem for almost a year ...
MOSCOW, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Russia's Alrosa, the world's largest producer of rough diamonds by volume, may suspend some production in 2025 and cut staff as it grapples with low global prices ...