Classification of minerals

Rapaport Press Release: Steady Demand Lifts Diamond Prices

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Natural Resources, Other Retail, Luxury, Retail, Mining, Minerals, Minerals, Diamond, Materials, Classification of minerals, Diamonds as an investment, Rapaport Diamond Report, Diamantaire, Martin Rapaport

Demand for 0.30- to 0.50-carat, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds improved in May after a period of declining interest.

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  • Demand for 0.30- to 0.50-carat, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds improved in May after a period of declining interest.
  • Rapaport will explore that dynamic in the June issue of Rapaport Magazine, as well as on the Diamonds.net portal and in a series of podcasts during the month.
  • Diamantaires are gaining confidence and keeping prices firm as orders flow in from the two largest diamond jewelry markets.
  • For in-depth diamond price, supply and demand data and analysis, subscribe to the Rapaport Research Report here .

Inomin Starts Beaver Nickel-Cobalt Exploration Program

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Minerals, Ferromagnetic materials, Physical sciences, Classification of minerals, Metamorphic rocks, Magnetite, Spinel group, Serpentinite, Nickel

Ground Survey Covering 6-Km Long Target Area Underway

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  • At Beaver, airborne and ground magnetic surveys have identified four magnetite-serpentinite zones with a cumulative strike length of approximately 10 kilometres.
  • The less explored Lynx property (no drilling to date) is geologically similar to Beaver with larger-bearing potential nickel zones as defined by geophysics.
  • Inomin also owns 100% of the King\'s Point gold-copper-zinc project in Newfoundland under option to Maritime Resources Corp.. Inomin trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MINE.
  • For more information visit www.inominmines.com and follow us on Twitter @InominMines .\nOn behalf of the board of Inomin Mines:\n'

Charles & Colvard, Ltd. to Present at the Q2 Virtual Investor Summit

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Minerals, Materials, Classification of minerals, Native element minerals, Crystals, Abrasives, Moissanite, Charles & Colvard, Superhard materials, Silicon carbide, Gemstone, Diamond

Charles & Colvard is the original pioneer of lab-created moissanite, a rare gemstone formed from silicon carbide.

Key Points: 
  • Charles & Colvard is the original pioneer of lab-created moissanite, a rare gemstone formed from silicon carbide.
  • The Company brings revolutionary gemstones and jewelry to market through its pinnacle Forever One moissanite brand and its premium Caydia lab grown diamond brand.
  • Consumers seek Charles & Colvard fashion, bridal and fine jewelry because of its exceptional quality, incredible value and shared beliefs in environmental and social responsibility.
  • Charles & Colvard was founded in 1995 and is based in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park.

#SunnyDaysAhead with the Launch of Sunny Yellow Diamond by Le Vian

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Minerals, Materials, Classification of minerals, Diamond

And how better to keep us in a cheerful disposition than with glorious jewels set with striking yellow diamonds?

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  • And how better to keep us in a cheerful disposition than with glorious jewels set with striking yellow diamonds?
  • All Le Vian Sunny Yellow Diamonds have been responsibly mined.
  • The diamonds in this collection are certified as fancy yellow or fancy light on the color scale for color diamonds.
  • According to global color experts Pantone, yellow is the 2021 color of the year, rendering the Le Vian Sunny Yellow Diamonds collection right on-trend.\nOnce a guardian of royal jewels, Le Vian has transformed itself into a celebrity jewelry powerhouse catering to the who\'s who of music and film.

The 93rd Annual Academy Awards Showcased A Full Return To Red Carpet Glamour With Spectacular Platinum Jewelry Designs

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Minerals, Matter, Classification of minerals, Native element minerals, Crystals, Diamond, Luxury brands, Gemstone, Materials, Harry Winston, Platinum, Forevermark

b"LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nominees and presenters returned to full red carpet glamour at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards by showcasing an array of spectacular platinum jewelry designs.

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  • b"LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nominees and presenters returned to full red carpet glamour at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards by showcasing an array of spectacular platinum jewelry designs.
  • Platinum, the naturally white setting that truly enhances the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones, perfectly complemented the colorful couture gowns, trendy hairstyles and beautiful makeup.\nFrom Zendaya and Vanessa Kirby's diamond necklaces, to Reese Witherspoon's ruby ring, statement jewelry set in platinum was a noticeable trend.\nPlatinum Guild International is pleased to share that leading red carpet jewelry brands such as Bvlgari, Cartier, Forevermark, Chopard, Kwiat, Fred Leighton, and Harry Winston chose to style A-list celebrities in naturally white platinum.\nThe following stars selected platinum jewelry to celebrate their achievements:\nHigh jewelry necklace with diamonds, set in platinum\nPendant earrings with pear shape diamonds (33 carats) featuring pear shape diamond drops (11 carats each) by Kwiat, set in platinum\nA three stone Burmese sapphire and diamond ring c1915 by Fred Leighton, set in platinum\nPlatinum is the ideal choice for red carpet jewelry because it holds diamonds and precious gemstones more securely than any other metal.
  • It is not only the highest quality metal, but its density makes it one of the most durable and enduring precious metals.
  • Platinum is also naturally white, unlike white gold, which means it will not cast any tint onto a diamond or gemstone, allowing the stone's genuine color to sparkle brightly.\nFor more information, please visit Platinum Guild International USA's sites:\n"

Grande Portage Continues to Expand Mineralized Zones to the East and at Depth on Its Herbert Gold Project In S.E. Alaska

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Minerals, Sulfide minerals, Crystallography, Classification of minerals, Chlorite group, Pyrite, Arsenopyrite, Phyllic alteration

The first ever drill hole into the Elusive vein intersected 1.78 m showing 4.46 g/t Au in a shear zone approximately 2 m wide.

Key Points: 
  • The first ever drill hole into the Elusive vein intersected 1.78 m showing 4.46 g/t Au in a shear zone approximately 2 m wide.
  • Despite the paucity of quartz in this zone, it showed strong chlorite/sericite alteration, arsenopyrite, pyrite, and even a small visible flake of gold.
  • This intersection occurs near the eastern limits of drilling at a depth of 140 m below the surface.
  • Please click the following link to reference longitudinal and vertical cross sections associated with the 2020 drill program: Herbert Gold Project | Grande Portage Resources Ltd.

I-Minerals Receives Acceptance of Amended Operations and Reclamation Plan

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Minerals, Phyllosilicates, Silicates, Classification of minerals, Halloysite, Metakaolin, Kaolinite, Bovill, Clay

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2021) - I-Minerals Inc. (TSXV: IMA) (OTC Pink: IMAHF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the amended Operations and Reclamation Plan (the "ORP") announced in the news release of September 1, 2020 has been accepted by Idaho Department of Lands (the "IDL).

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2021) - I-Minerals Inc. (TSXV: IMA) (OTC Pink: IMAHF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the amended Operations and Reclamation Plan (the "ORP") announced in the news release of September 1, 2020 has been accepted by Idaho Department of Lands (the "IDL).
  • The filing of the amended ORP was triggered by changes to the mining plan to focus operations on zones of the primary clay containing higher concentrations of kaolinite and halloysite in keeping with the company's pre-feasibility study announced in the news release of March 3, 2020 for the production of metakaolin and halloysite.
  • I-Minerals is currently assessing proposals from Millcreek for the completion of a feasibility study and detailed engineering and expects to commence these studies shortly.
  • I-Minerals is a Canadian based exploration and development company that is advancing the Helmer-Bovill kaolin-halloysite property in north central Idaho.

Leibish Wins 16 Stones At 2020 Argyle Diamond Tender

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Minerals, Materials, Diamond, Classification of minerals, Pink diamonds, Red Diamond, Graff Pink, Argyle, Leibish & Co.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leibish,an internationally recognized specialist and online dealer of natural fancy colored diamonds and colored diamond jewelry, takes home 16 stones at the 2020 Argyle Diamond Tender.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leibish,an internationally recognized specialist and online dealer of natural fancy colored diamonds and colored diamond jewelry, takes home 16 stones at the 2020 Argyle Diamond Tender.
  • For the last three decades, Argyle has hosted a private invitation-only sale of their best-of-the-best annual pink diamond production.
  • Color diamond specialist Leibish Polnaur, founder of Leibish, has been on Argyle tender's exclusive short-list for years.
  • Their latest success resulted in 16 of the 62 alluring diamonds featured in the penultimate 2020 Argyle Tender.

Three Pieces of Jewelry Auctioned at Christie's in July to Help Families of Healthcare Workers Who Lost Their Lives to СOVID-19

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Minerals, Crystallography, Classification of minerals, Crystals, Transparent materials, Diamond, Jewellery, Earring

All of the proceeds will benefit families of healthcare workers who lost their lives in the battle against COVID-19 in the U.S. and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • All of the proceeds will benefit families of healthcare workers who lost their lives in the battle against COVID-19 in the U.S. and around the world.
  • The jewelry pieces a necklace, a red-gold ring, and a pair of earrings are displayed at Christie's website .
  • The company provided for the project over 500 colorless and fancy colored brown-toned polished diamonds, including a fancy brown-yellow 27-carat stone.
  • We want them to express our deep respect for medical professionals and the heroic deeds they have accomplished, and to help them and their families."

Abell Auction Co. Expands June 14 Sale to Feature Important Jewelry, Fine Art and Antiques From Prominent California Estates

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Monday, June 1, 2020
Arts, Museums, Fashion, Entertainment, Retail, Luxury, Home Goods, Minerals, Classification of minerals, Crystallography, Blue diamonds, Diamond

Celebrating its 104th year, Abell Auction Co. will hold a two-part auction on Sunday, June 14 featuring property from prominent California estates.

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  • Celebrating its 104th year, Abell Auction Co. will hold a two-part auction on Sunday, June 14 featuring property from prominent California estates.
  • The 9 a.m. PDT sale presents an important collection of signed jewelry and large diamonds.
  • The 11 a.m. PDT sale offers an impressive array of Western paintings and 20th century art.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200601005125/en/
    Abell Auction Co.s expanded June 14 sale presents an important collection of gold, platinum and large diamond jewelry, including this 3.10 fancy natural grey-blue diamond ring (est.