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What you may not know about

Canadian Diamonds and Gold

By L&A Goldsmith

Canadian diamonds are among the most beautiful and It was first discovered
highest quality diamonds found anywhere in the world. in Canada in 1823
Of the 30% of diamonds that are gem quality and suitable along the shores of the
for jewellery, Canada is one of the top three diamond Rivière Chaudière in the
producing countries in the world on the basis of carats Eastern Townships of Québec.
produced. Diavik diamond mine which is about 200 miles Canada is the 5th largest gold
north of Yellowknife, NWT produces some of the most producer in the world, and is the 6th
valuable diamonds which are relatively large with largest in Gold Reserves. Canada sets strict
exceptional quality. standards for purity and fineness of gold, as specified in the
Diamond-rich areas weren't discovered in Canada until Precious Metals Marking Act.
the early 1990s. However, within 10 years of their discovery, Buying jewellery made from Canadian diamonds and
major diamond mines were unearthed and active mining gold is definately a statement in national pride, and supports
began. environmentally sensitive
A great deal of and conflict-free mining
emphasis is placed on the practices.
Canadian diamond Each masterfully cut
industry as a welcome Canadian diamond is laser
alternative to the blood or engraved with a unique
conflict diamonds mined tracking number and is
in Africa. accompanied by a
Canadian diamond Certificate of Canadian
mines are known to have Origin.
some of the world’s Wear your heritage
highest environmental with pride with a sparkling
standards. statement piece!
All Canadian diamond Forever Ice and I Am
mines are overseen by the Canadian are two of the
Canada Mining Lori Murray – Wishart and the staff at L&A Goldsmith can answer all your jewellery brands offering
Regulations for the questions and provide quality in-house jewellery repairs. Canadian gold and
Northwest Territories. This diamond jewellery, that are
program ensures the preservation of surrounding land and available at L&A Goldsmith. Visit them “Around the Square”
aquatic habitats. in Newcastle, where owner Lori Murray-Wishart has over 15
Gold is found across the Canadian Shield, in British years experience as a goldsmith and can work with all
Columbia and Nunavut, and on the island of Newfoundland. precious metals.

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