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Diamonds and the "Cold War" of COVID Vaccines: Alrosa to Name a 100-carat Diamond after “Sputnik V” Vaccine

Russian giant ALROSA - a state-controlled company that dominates the world diamond mining industry - announced in February that it will name a large gem-quality rough diamond after Russia’s “Sputn...

The Mysterious World of Diamonds: Discover the Story of the Unique "Matryoshka" Diamond from Siberia

The world of diamonds is, by no doubt, full of mysteries and curiosities. For example, did you know the story of the diamond found trapped inside another diamond? The Russians who discovered it in...

Discover the Oldest Natural Pearl in the World

These little miracles of nature called pearls, probably the most loved gemstones of all time, come in many colors, sizes, and shapes, and have fascinated mankind from distant ages. Not long ago, a...