A small-scale miner from Tanzania become an overnight millionaire on Wednesday after he sold two rough tanzanite gemstones said to be the largest ever found in the country. Saniniu Laizer, 52, ...

Profiles the extraordinary life and work of Ben Kho, from a young entrepreneur in Cambodia to an award-winning gem cutter.

“These are the best quality stones,” Lat Yun says with a grin. Nestled in his outstretched hand are three unassuming rocks. “I don’t know what they’re called, I just know they’re the best.” The ...

Auction will showcase largest collection of exceptional pink, green, and bi-colour tourmalines LUSAKA, Zambia, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridis, the world's largest producer of high-quality ...

Simply sign up to the Tiffany & Co myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. It is time to redefine one of the best-known clichés in the English language. “A rough diamond” imputes true beauty ...

A gemstone is a piece of naturally occurring material, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewellery or other adornments. However, the majority of precious stones or gems are minerals ...

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