Guinean production is exceptional in that it produces high-quality stones that yield some of the largest and most beautiful colorless diamonds: once cut, they can reach over 100 carats (color D, clarity IF). Color diamonds can also be found but are smaller; they are usually yellow but can also be pink.
Types of diamonds produced in Guinea: colorless, Cape, light to intense yellow, pink.
Production of diamonds (all types taken together)
Mine | Carats ('000) | $/ct | $ ('000) | Operator |
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Small operators + artisans | 754 | 170 | 128,180 | Various |