ONE OF THE LARGEST YELLOW DIAMONDS EVER DISCOVERED FOUND IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Tiffany Yellow Diamond is one of the largest yellow diamonds ever discovered. Its carat weight was originally 287.42 carats (in the rough when discovered in 1878 in the Kimberley mine in South Africa. It was cut into a cushion shape of 128.54 carats with 82 facets—24 more than a traditional round brilliant—to maximize its brilliance. The […]

FANCY COLOUR DIAMONDS – NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMONDS

Diamonds in the normal colour range are colourless through light yellow and are described using the industry’s D-to-Z color-grading scale. Fancy colour diamonds, on the other hand, are yellow and brown diamonds that exhibit colour beyond the Z range, or diamonds that exhibit any other colour face-up. These rare specimens come in every colour of […]

THE STORY OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN DIAMOND – WHERE IT ALL STARTED

In 1866, Erasmus Jacobs found a tiny white pebble on the De Kalk farm on the banks of the Orange River near Hopetown in the former Cape Colony. That pebble turned out to be a 21.25-carat diamond. It was only five years later that the De Beers brothers gave Dutch diamond prospectors permission to dig on their small […]

Elizabeth Taylor: The Woman Who Made Diamonds Famous

Elizabeth Taylor was recognised for her diamonds not just because she wore them — but because she made them iconic. Here’s why she became synonymous with diamonds: Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery collection included some of the rarest and most valuable diamonds in history: The Taylor-Burton Diamond – A 69.42-carat pear-shaped D-flawless diamond gifted by Richard Burton. […]

ARE DIAMONDS A GOOD INVESTMENT IN 2025? CURRENT VALUE & RETURN INSIGHT

Diamonds have long been associated with timeless beauty, status, and wealth. But in 2025, how do diamonds fare as an investment? Are they still the sparkling assets investors believe them to be? Let’s explore the current value of diamonds, their performance as an investment, and what buyers should consider before placing their capital in these […]

THE HERITAGE EXPERIENCE

Encounter an Authentic Heritage Experience – EXTRAORDINARY CONNECTION TO THE HOMELAND HUMANITY  LEGACY with the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation  The building blocks of what South Africa, Africa is all about. Discover South Africa’s journey and who it is today.  Enjoy a private exhibition experience highlighting the life and work of Nobel Peace Prize […]

CELEBRATING GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS WITH TRAVEL MASSIVE

To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) in May, The Diamond Works Institute and Cape Town Travel Massive hosted a special event designed to reframe how the travel industry approaches inclusion and accessibility. Thanks to The Diamond Works Institute, guests were treated to a multi-sensory diamond experience, combining luxury with learning in a space that proved that accessibility […]

RARE SOUTH AFRICAN BLUE DIAMONDS

South Africa is known for its rich diamond mining history, particularly in the famous Kimberley region. However, one of the most prized and rare types of diamonds found in South Africa are blue diamonds. These stunning blue gems have captivated collectors and enthusiasts around the world with their unique colour and beauty. Blue diamonds get […]

THE KIMBERLEY PROCESS – CONFLICT-FREE DIAMONDS GLOBAL TRUST

The Kimberley Process started when Southern African diamond-producing states met in Kimberley, South Africa, in May 2000, to discuss ways to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds’ and ensure that diamond purchases were not financing violence by rebel movements and their allies seeking to undermine legitimate governments. The Kimberley Process (KP) is a commitment to […]

AFRICA MAKES HISTORY – Second largest rough diamond ever found

South Africa is the leading producer of the highest quality natural white diamonds, and founding country of the world’s largest rough diamond.