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Jwaneng Diamond Mine in Botswana, dubbed the 'Prince of Mines,' stands as the world's richest, significantly contributing to Botswana's economy. Since 1982, it has yielded millions of carats, with 2023 marking a record 13.3 million carats mined. Technological advancements and environmentally conscious practices underscore its operations, ensuring continued prosperity and economic resilience for the nation.

Kerala-based jewellery retailer T S Kalyanaraman is the richest jeweller in India, according to a report by Wealth-X.

First offered at an auction in 1960 as "Property of a Gentleman," later revealed to be Osman Ali Khan himselft, the diamond was purchased by the London branch of Van Cleef & Arpels for a mere 46,000 pounds.

Gisele Bundchen is set to auction off her set of private jewellery collection for charity, which were reportedly gifted to her by an unnamed ex-lover.

For the diamond traders from Surat and Mumbai, all roads will lead to Gabarone in Botswana as the Diamond Trading Company (DTC), a subsidiary of De Beers, will be holding its first sale of rough diamond boxes between November 11 and 14.

All eyes of those associated with the Indian diamond industry are set on the four-day Kimberley Process (KP) meeting, which started at Kinshasa on Monday, where the decision is likely to be taken on whether or not to allow Zimbabwe to sell diamonds from the highly controversial Marange diamond field to international markets.

Savji Dholakia's 50-acre Surat estate redefines ultra-luxury living in India, functioning as a self-contained residential ecosystem for his extended family. This low-density, resort-style development prioritizes open space, community, and experiential living, setting a new benchmark for family-centric real estate and legacy planning.

The canary yellow gem was once a prized possession of Baroda’s erstwhile royals, the Gaekwad family, for 500 years till it was sold to an undisclosed person in the 1920s. It will be auctioned at the Hong Kong autumn sale by Christie’s on November 27.

A pocket watch owned by John Jacob Astor IV, the wealthiest Titanic passenger, was auctioned for £1.175 million, far exceeding the estimated £100,000-£150,000. Astor's watch, along with other belongings, was found after the ship sank in 1912. The sale reflects enduring fascination with Titanic memorabilia, with the previous record held by a violin sold for £1.1 million.

The dazzle of diamonds seems to have dulled the glitter of gold in the eyes of the devotees of Lord Venkateshwara.

Princie – named after a 14-year-old prince of Baroda, has smashed all records. The spectacular 34.65 carat intense pink diamond that belonged to the Nizam of Hyderabad has been sold for a whopping $40 million which comes up to nearly Rs 200 crores.

Shloka Mehta's expensive necklace worth INR 451 Crores and studded with 91 diamonds is no more available in the market.

The Nizam left instructions with the firm of Cartier in London that Princess Elizabeth should select a wedding gift herself, and this platinum necklace set with approximately 300 diamonds was chosen.

It appears that a majority of the candidates in fray in the 2007 Assembly elections have the Midas touch.

Priscilla Chan's diamond necklace at a recent event drew attention, sparking intense debate among jewellery enthusiasts. Influencer Julia Chafe analyzed the piece, questioning whether its crystals were rose-cut or rough diamonds. Followers speculated on its value and authenticity, with some suggesting alternative gemstone possibilities.

Diamond rain falls on ice giants Uranus and Neptune, where intense pressure and heat transform methane into crystallizing diamonds. Scientists recreate these conditions in labs, discovering nano-diamonds form and sink, generating internal heat and influencing the planets' complex magnetic fields. This phenomenon may also occur on exoplanets.

With offerings estimated to be around Rs 50,000 crore, the title of the 'Richest Lord of Kaliyuga' is not without reason. Gali's glittering gift fails to impress devotees

Karan Brar, 60, has ruby and diamond sets worth Rs 10 lakhs, gold jewellery worth Rs 27 lakhs and a diamond ring worth Rs 5 lakhs but prefers simple attire.

Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Namibia on July 9 aims to strengthen strategic ties, focusing on diamonds, critical minerals, and uranium. Namibia's rich marine diamond reserves could see more direct trade with India, where several processing companies already operate.

Indian royalty indulged in extravagant spending, from diamonds used as paperweights to thousands of dogs and gem-encrusted shoes. One Maharaja even used Rolls-Royces as garbage trucks after a showroom snub, prompting an apology and free cars from the company.

She could perhaps have passed off as Bengaluru's richest domestic help if High Grounds police hadn't picked her up.