Diamonds
What happened the last time the French crown jewels were stolen
How diamonds are helping to preserve the Okavango River Basin
The science of the mysterious black diamond sold at auction
Bizarre 'nesting doll' diamond found inside another diamond
Earth's seafloor may be destined to become diamonds
From diamonds to rockets, mourning the dead has gotten high-tech
Ancient Earth saw a huge spike in meteor impacts. It may be ongoing.
A quadrillion tons of diamonds lurk deep inside Earth
Diamonds From Outer Space Formed Inside a Long-Lost Planet
Never-Before-Seen Mineral Found Inside a 'Super Deep' Diamond
The Love Story Behind Queen Victoria's Crown Jewels
Rich in Resources, This Nation Is Failing Anyway. Here’s Why.
Minerals and Gems
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Insider’s Guide to Johor, Malaysia
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