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Opsydia created its smallest  Sub-surface identifier   Identifier that doesn’t affect the  Clarity grade of flawless diamonds!  Leading diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has honed its sub-surface laser technology to create its smallest and faintest identifier to date, meaning even an internally flawless natural diamond can have a logo, serial number or encrypted code placed beneath its surface without affecting its clarity grade.   These nano-scale identifiers can be placed within a diamond to create a physical link between a specific stone and its grading report, blockchain record or branded jewellery origins.  They are not detectable with a standard grading microscope and must be read at >100x magnification or with an Opsydia ID viewer – a device capable of reading identifiers that is currently in the research and development phase.  The negligible impact of a nano-scale identifier on the clarity grade of internally flawless diamonds has...

CBDT launches e-portal for filing complaints regarding Tax evasion/Benami Properties/Foreign Undisclosed Assets   Taking another step towards e-governance and encouraging participation of citizen as stakeholders in curbing tax evasion, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has launched an automated dedicated e-portal on the e-filing website of the Department to receive and process complaints of tax evasion, foreign undisclosed assets as well as complaints regarding benami properties.   The public can now file a Tax Evasion Petition through a link on the e-filing website of the Department https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/ under the head “File complaint of tax evasion/undisclosed foreign asset/ benami property”.  The facility allows for filing of complaints by persons who are existing PAN/Aadhaar holders as well as for persons having no PAN /Aadhaar.   After an OTP based validation process (mobile and/or email), the complainant can file complaints in respect o...

Limited edition of eight at the price of AUD 279K each   The Jewelled Horse is The Perth Mint’s most prestigious release of the year. In common with similarly magnificent and rare pieces celebrating animals significant in Chinese culture, the new coin combines the incontestable beauty of pure gold and Argyle pink diamonds in the numismatic embodiment of equine vitality, power and nobility. For collectors of exclusive objects d'art, The Jewelled Horse is an Australian numismatic masterpiece of mesmerising style and sophistication.  Celebrating the significance of the horse in Chinese culture, it’s crafted from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality with breath-taking skill and assiduous attention to detail.  The Latest Gold Coins-The Jewelled Horse 2021 is of 10oz Gold Proof Coin that expressing vitality, power & nobility.  The 99.99% proof quality pure gold coin, Three-dimensional horse crafted in 18-carat rose gold is a hand set with approximately 2.76cts o...

  Announced to release 29th January Initially it was announced to release on January 8, now it is differed. Perth Mint said in a note that, “there is a delay on the production of this product. Any order containing this product will be dispatched by mid-January.” Yet the date of releasing is announce, Friday 29th January 2021.   With its creative use of opal in the shape of an ox, this pure silver coin is a terrific memento for those celebrating the 2021 Chinese New Year and everyone born under the influence of the second animal of the ancient lunar calendar. Australia supplies the overwhelming majority of the world’s opal, a colourful mineral-like material that has proved extremely popular as in insert in several Perth Mint collectables. With previous coins in the Opal Lunar series sold out, expectations are high that this year’s ox design will prove equally successful.   Opal Design: The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of an ox detailed in pure Aust...

Forevermark Launches The Spring Summer 2021 Trends Report Diamond Rain & Twist & Shine is the key themes!   Marking its seventh edition, Forevermark the diamond brand from the De Beers Group unveils its Spring Summer Trend Report for 2021. Developed at Forevermark’s Design and Innovation Centre in Milan, the key themes have been identified to inspire and shape desire for jewellery featuring natural diamonds for the Spring Summer 2021.   As the consumer landscape has undergone significant change, a desire to invest in purchases that are meaningful and have enduring value, are more important than ever. This is particularly the case when it comes to diamond jewellery, where nuanced insights underpin the creation of investment pieces which combine timeless elegance with contemporary appeal. Spring/Summer 2021 Trends:   Diamond Rain: Rain, and all that it symbolizes, is an exhilarating source of inspiration and optimism during times of challenge and change. I...

Gem Diamond from the Karowe Mine in Botswana   Lucara Diamond announced the recovery of an unbroken 341 carat top white gem quality diamond from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana. The 341 carat diamond was recovered over the holiday period from milling of ore sourced from the south western quadrant of the South Lobe M/PK(S) unit. The recovery of large gem quality diamonds from the M/PK(S) unit of the South Lobe is in line with expectations and historical South Lobe recoveries.  Eira Thomas, Lucara's CEO commented: "Lucara is extremely pleased to be starting off 2021 with the recovery of a 341 carat high quality white gem diamond that builds on previous historic recoveries which include the 549 carat Sethunya, 998 carat, 1758 carat Sewelô, the 1109 carat Lesedi La Rona and the 342 carat Queen of the Kalahari.   The 341 carat diamond represents the 54th diamond greater than 200 carats to be recovered from Karowe since 2015. The consistent recovery of these la...

6,518,261 carats of diamond recovered during FY 2020 3,329,289 carats sold at an average value of US$51 per carat  Mountain Province Diamonds announces production and sales results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020 from the Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine. 9,796,823 total tonnes mined during the quarter, a 12% decrease on comparable period of Q4 2019 had recorded for 11,089,408. 35,870,474 total tonnes mined during FY 2020, a 17% decrease from comparable period of FY 2019 which had registered 43,224,827.   1,521,617 carats recovered during the quarter at an average grade of 2.07 carats per tonne, 23% lower than comparable quarter (Q4 2019: 1,977,438 carats at 2.11). 6,518,261 carats recovered during FY 2020 at an average grade of 2.01 carats per tonne, 4% slightly lower than comparable period (FY 2019: 6,820,631 carats at 1.90). According to Mountain Province Diamonds Q4 and FY 2020 diamond sales report, Q4 2020 diamond sales totaled 957,120 carats sold at an average ...