Three diamond mines in the Canadian Northwest Territories’ create a stunning natural diamond pendant

Of late, the Canadian Northwest Territories’ three active diamond mines joined forces to create a stunning natural diamond pendant.  Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine, De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds’ Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine, and Burgundy Diamond Mines’ Ekati Diamond Mine collaborated on this extraordinary piece, which became the centrepiece of the 2024 MAX Awards auction.

The event, held in Yellowknife as part of the 2024 Yellowknife Geoscience Forum, brought together the mining and exploration community to celebrate innovation, environmental stewardship, and community impact.

This beautiful necklace highlighted the region’s incredible natural diamonds and told a story of culture, collaboration, and care. Designed by Adamas Diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold, the pendant featured three stunning diamonds sourced from each of the NWT’s mines:

 A 0.41-carat round brilliant-cut diamond from Ekati

A 0.51-carat radiant-cut diamond from Gahcho Kué

A 0.41-carat round brilliant-cut diamond from Diavik

These gems were set within a custom caribou antler design, a tribute to the Indigenous peoples of the North and their deep connection to the land and its wildlife.