rough diamond
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It said "rough diamond trading conditions are expected to remain challenging in the near-term" with production decreasing and several producers closing mines.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
De Beers, the world's largest rough diamond producer by value, said in a recent report that while global diamond jewellery demand would hold above pre-pandemic levels in 2023, the economic landscape was difficult.
From Reuters ● Oct. 30, 2023
Becker signalled he would focus on the mental side of the game and described Rune as “a rough diamond that needs polishing.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
But this rough diamond in the crown of Seattle parks is worth the effort — no gas lighting required.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
They are always clean; and your rough diamond, though manly and courageous as Cœur-de-Lion, is not apt to be scrupulously nice in his habits.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 by Various
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