‘The combination of the size of these diamonds, their matching measurements and grades, combined with their diamond type analysis […] make them geologically very interesting and a highly unusual occurrence in nature.’ – Gemological Institute of America

This pair of 11 carat, D color, Internally Flawless diamonds were cut from a single rough of 34.21 carats unearthed from the Gahcho Kué Mine in Canada.

The Gahcho Kué Mine is exceedingly remote. It is located in a fly-in/fly-out location approximately 170 miles from Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. The mine is provided supplies annually during a six to eight week period each winter when trucks are able to navigate an ice road to the site.

Diamond mining in Canada is relatively new, with an approximate 30 year-old history. The Gahcho Kué Mine is De Beers’ third diamond mine in Canada and opened for production in September 2016. The mine is committed to sustainable development and environmental awareness, generating employment for local communities in surrounding regions.