In a lavish display of opulence that has ignited widespread criticism, a Hong Kong billionaire, mired in allegations of corruption, has reportedly spent a staggering £50 million on two diamonds for his seven-year-old daughter, christening the precious gems with her name. The extravagant gesture has sparked debates on wealth disparity, ethical spending and the responsibilities … Read more
Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers have approved a $1 billion investment to dig under the world’s richest diamond mine by volume, their joint venture said on Wednesday. The Debswana Diamond Company’s board said it has given the go ahead to works that are to extend the life of the Jwaneng mine turning it … Read more
Elegant snacks at the Pebble Beach Food and Wine event. Courtesy Pebble Beach Food and Wine After four years, the extravagant Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival returns in April. Dormant since 2020, the elegant culinary spectacle returns to the California seaside town for four days, featuring influential and world-famous chefs from across the country. … Read more
When Evelyn Schaffer first saw her engagement ring, she was speechless. It was a 0.76-carat, oval-cut stunner — and she said no one has been able to tell that the diamonds were created in a lab. “I’ve never seen anything like it and it’s gorgeous,” Schaffer said. “The lab-grown diamonds are actually more sparkly in my … Read more
