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South Africa In terms of value, South African production is the most important in the world. Interestingly, color diamonds in this region have different hues, depending on the mine they come from. The Premier mine for example produces white diamonds with a strong blue fluorescence, and light blue diamonds. Diamonds of all colors can be found in South African production but their main common characteristic is that they tend to appear pale and washed-out. Types of diamonds produced in South Africa: Cape, colorless, all colors from light to medium, rarely intense. This is also the world's most important source of blue diamonds. Production of diamonds (all types taken together) Mine Carats ('000) $/ct $ ('000) Operator Venetia 4,977 85 423,045 De Beers Premier 1,637 75 122,775 De Beers Koffiefortein 145 225 32,625 De Beers Kimberley 550 110 60,500 De Beers Namaqualand 808 180 145,440 De Beers Finsch 2,465 70 172,550 De Beers The Oaks 124 180 22,320 De Beers Baken 65 400 26,000 Transhex Others 230 280 64,400 Various Independent diggers 300 250 75,000