Millions of years ago, precious gem stones from the heart of southern Africa washed westward along the Orange River and emptied into the Atlantic Ocean. While some swept up on the beaches along the ...

For years, diamond mining companies told consumers that "a diamond is forever." But in recent decades, the diamond industry has come under fire for its links to conflict, corruption, and colonialism.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry. This article is more than 5 years old. A miner shows off the ...

If you’ve inherited diamond jewelry or are looking to sell older pieces, it’s important to manage expectations, according to ...

Shopping for diamonds is not like shopping for a new pair of jeans. No, no, diamond jewellery is an investment purchase that, unless you’re operating on a Kim Kardashian-equivalent budget, will likely ...

Explorers find evidence of a rare green diamond in Finland, with minerals pointing to its origin hidden beneath the ice.

Blood diamonds are a dark reality in the diamond industry. Blood diamonds, or conflict diamonds, are mined in war-torn countries, where the profits from their sale are often used to finance violent ...

The kimberlite field is surrounded by boreal forest and fertile farmland. The main territory of James Smith Cree Nation is ...