The Gold Story - The California Gold Rush

In 1848, John Sutter began building a large sawmill on the American River in California. The responsibility for the construction lay with one of his closest employees, James Marshall.On the morning...

Fancy sapphires & their meaning

In the technical terminology for different types of sapphires, the term "sapphire" is usually used and supplemented with the respective color of the stone. For example, we speak of “yellow sapphire...

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

Canadian Maple Leaf Diamonds™ as a Sustainable Choice The purchase of an engagement ring is a special moment in life that requires careful consideration and planning. If you're seeking a unique an...

Diavik diamond mine focuses on sustainability: Canada's largest solar system is being built

Rio Tinto's Diavik Diamond Mine is setting an impressive example for sustainability and renewable energy in northern Canada. With the construction of the largest solar power plant in the Canadian t...

Canada's diamond mines

Canada's large-scale diamond mining began in 1998 after decades of continuous exploration by Canadian geologists. Canada currently has four diamond mines: Ekati, Diavik and Gahcho Kué in the Nor...

The Creation of Diamonds

Around 900 million to 3.2 billion years ago, diamonds were formed 150 to 200 kilometers below the earth's surface under extreme pressure and high temperatures. In these perfect conditions, carbo...

The Discovery of Canadian Diamonds

After more than a decade of exhaustive exploration in extreme conditions, Canadian geologists Charles Fipke and Stuart Blusson reached the culmination of their determined search for diamonds in...