Cristina on February 20th, 2009

The amazing rock was found near Lesotho in September 8, 2008 and it is the 20th largest rough diamond ever found !

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Cristina on February 12th, 2009

Precious Earth jewelry is promoting throughout its activity the sustainable jewelry concept. “Our goal is to make jewelry that is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside ” they say.  I declare myself an enthusiastic of this idea and I will expand it for you too. By supporting consciousness and transparency [...]

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Cristina on February 4th, 2009

(Image Courtesy of Pueblito Eco Friendly Fair Trade Jewelry) Eco jewelry is a quite vague concept and in fact it means a lot of things. Eco jewelry is taking jewelry to the next level, ethical jewelry. Eco jewelery refers to more types of jewelry: jewelry made from non-polluting materials recycled materials “no dirty gold“ vintage [...]

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Cristina on January 8th, 2009

In the following chart are listed the top 10 diamond producing countries by volume of diamond exploitation. These top 10 diamond producing countries account for over 80% of the world’s rough diamonds. Rank Country % of Worldwide              Production 1. Russia 22.40 % 2. Botswana 19.90 % 3. Congo (Dem. Rep.) 18.60 % 4. Australia [...]

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Cristina on October 15th, 2008

1. Russia: Mirna Mine is the largest diamond deposit in Russia and one of the largest in the world. 2. Australia: Argyle Diamond Mine is the largest producer in world, mostly industrial grade. Rio Tinto. 3. Botswana: Jwaneng Diamond Mine produces small stonesand is the richest mine in world. 4. Angola: Fourth largest diamond mine [...]

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