The very existence of the Ekati mine, the home of AURIAS Diamonds, was improbable from the beginning. Skeptics, many of them learned experts in the field, said exploring for diamonds in Canada's north would be fruitless. Perseverance and a kind of destiny lead to the discovery. The find was under a frozen lake bed miles from what would be called traditional civilization. Bringing out even one single diamond in an environment where winter is almost year round and roads are formed from impacted ice would take ingenuity, sensitivity and true team work.

When at last the diamonds did emerge it was quickly apparent that these beautiful stones were worth the pursuit, and more.

These, the original Canadian diamonds are each a minor miracle. They have truly caused a sensation in the international diamond world. Their story of passionate commitment goes to the very heart of the nature of Canada. Aurias. A new light has emerged from the North.