Articles related to "Kimberlite"

Brilliant cut diamonds are always a treat. Understanding the natural processes behind diamond formation makes these precious gemstones even more wonderful to behold.

Mineral-rich, the Northwest Territories became the center of exploration for the prized stones. Canada is now the third-largest diamond producer in the world.

Treasured for centuries as symbols of extreme wealth and power, diamonds are made of pure carbon and come from deep within the earth's crust.

There are only four other Diamond Museums in the world, this new one is the best. With photographs, artifacts and the "real thing", this is the definitive Museum.

Moissanite gemstone is so similar to diamonds that even expert jewelers and gemologists can't tell the two apart - leaving the market ripe for diamond forgeries and fraud

Exploring Kimberley, the diamond city of South Africa, unravels the interesting history of the sparkling stones.

In 1991 an exciting diamond find was made at Point Lake in the Northwest Territories. Since then, Canada has become a major player in the international diamond trade.