Wide Load vs. Oversize Load: What’s The Difference?

Francisca Olive / May 2023

Standard shipping containers handle a wide range of items. However, some equipment and parts cannot fit into a shipping container, so they are considered wide loads and oversized loads. Federal and state regulations guide trucking guidelines; therefore, it’s important to understand what constitutes a wide and oversized load. The key differences between these loads ensure you can legally ship material and avoid penalties.

What is a Wide Load?

A wide load is typically any load that exceeds the maximum legal width limit for highway travel. Any load that exceeds 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) wide but fulfills the other legal limits of height and weight is considered a wide load. The specific maximum width limit varies in each state.

These loads require special permits and are only allowed on specific routes pre-approved by the relevant authorities. Each state sets guidelines and restrictions for shipping wide loads, so if you have to cross through multiple states, you need clearance or a permit for each. Due to their dimensions, wide loads are often transported using specialized equipment like a flatbed trailer.

Some examples of wide loads include mobile homes, construction equipment such as bulldozers and big dump trucks, trucks, boats, and agricultural equipment such as harvesters, threshers, and bailers.

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What is an Oversized Load?

An oversized load is any load that exceeds the maximum legal height, weight, length, and width limit of 8.5 feet wide, 53 feet long, 13.5 feet tall, and 80,000 pounds. This criterion differs in every state, and you require a special permit adhering to safety regulations ensuring you aren’t posing a risk to other drivers on the road.

Examples of oversize loads include manufacturing equipment such as assembly lines and conveyors, construction materials such as steel beams and pipes, agricultural equipment such as tractors, prefabricated homes, and construction equipment such as storage tanks and cranes.

Differences between wide loads and oversize loads

Often, the terms wide load and oversize loads are used interchangeably. However, there are some key differences.

Size specifications: Wide loads specifically cater to loads that exceed the maximum legal width limit, while oversize loads refer to loads that exceed the maximum legal size limits, including width, length, and height.

Mode of transport: Wide loads are transported using specialized equipment such as flatbed trailers, while oversize loads can be shipped using standard trailers and trucks.

Routes: Oversize loads can be allowed on any route. They also require permits and sometimes escorts. Wide loads, on the other hand, are allowed only on specific routes that have been pre-approved by authorities.

Types of loads: Wide loads tend to be wider and flatter. They also require different handling techniques than oversize loads. Oversize loads vary in shape and size more than wide loads. These loads also require specialized handling techniques and equipment, such as cranes and trailers.

Safety regulations: Wide loads require specific safety regulations, including proper signage and lighting. They also have restrictions on load speed and the number of escort vehicles needed. Oversize loads, on the other hand, may include restrictions on time of travel and safety measures such as road closures and police escorts.

What to Consider When Shipping wide and Oversize Loads

Determining the legal hurdles and proper logistics when shipping your parts or materials is crucial. Here are some factors to consider:

Special permits

Use a permitting service or contact each state’s permitting agency to acquire the right permits for your route. Failure to comply with special permits, follow approved routes or travel during allocated times can cost thousands in fines.

Travel times

Travel times vary depending on the state and sometimes town or community. Some states have a time restriction for when oversize loads can travel, limiting road use to nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pilot Vehicles

In some states, escort vehicles are required to ensure the safety of other road users. The cars provide a barrier for protection and alert other drivers of the wide load. For some states, pilot cars are necessary for all wide loads, while for others, pilot cars are necessary only for loads wider than 12 feet wide.

Key Takeaway

Transporting wide and oversize loads can be complex. Understanding their differences is essential for logistics, safety, legal compliance, and cost management. It also helps minimize risks and costs associated with transporting these types of loads.

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事实上，Bing Ads 现在更名为 Microsoft Advertising。一个好听又朗朗上口的名字。但在本文中，我们还是以 Bing Ads 称呼，因为大多数人都知道它。那么，Bing Ads 值得用于按点击付费 (PPC) 营销吗？而且，如果您决定使用 Bing Ads，您会发现哪些好处？  

我们之前比较过Bing Ads 与 Google Ads，但在这篇文章中，我们想更深入地了解 Microsoft 广告平台本身。  

一些人坚持认为，您所需要的只是 Google 庞大的 PPC 平台——这可能适合某些人。但是，还有许多其他事项需要牢记，以帮助您了解 Bing Ads 是否适合您。

1、什么是必应广告？

如前所述，Bing Ads 现在更名为Microsoft Advertising，并提供与 Google Ads 大致相同的套餐优惠。

当然，主要的优惠是按点击付费的搜索引擎结果。除了 Bing 之外，微软还拥有：  

• 雅虎！
• 美国在线
• 微软网络

作为由 Mi​​crosoft 支持的搜索引擎，您的 PPC 广告可以出现在任何这些平台的结果中。

微软还拥有Linkedin，尽管Linkedin有自己的广告业务。然而，Bing Ads 可以根据 Linkedin 个人资料信息来定位用户，这提供了一些有趣的可能性。

Bing Ads 还可以出现在 Outlook 电子邮件仪表板、Xbox 商店、Windows 应用程序商店、Cortana 语音助手结果以及使用 AOL、Yahoo、MSN 或 Bing 搜索结果的合作伙伴网站上。 

亚马逊的 Alexa 和微软的 Cortana（显然）语音搜索助手也使用了微软搜索技术。当他们提供来自 Bing 的搜索结果时，您的 Bing 广告也可以在那里显示。  

2、Bing 广告覆盖范围

在比较 Bing Ads 与 Google Ads 时，一个关键的论点是潜在的覆盖范围。毫无疑问，谷歌轻而易举地赢得了这场胜利，但值得在这里添加一些额外的警告。

• 微软的 Bing Ads 提供第二大的 PPC 广告覆盖范围，约占全球 PC 市场份额的 17.5%。 
• 事实上，Bing 覆盖了超过 7% 的美国搜索市场和约 6% 的英国搜索市场。

• Bing 每月在其平台上进行 132 亿次 PC 搜索。
• 2022 年，微软的市场总数增加到164 个，语言总数达到 35 种，为营销人员扩大了全球定位机会。 
• 自今年早些时候发布人工智能搜索后，Bing 的日活跃用户数量就突破了 1 亿。

这还不是全部。微软还声称，Bing Ads 覆盖了 4500 万美国搜索者，而这些搜索者是通过 Google 无法覆盖的。 

Bing Ads 还与 Verizon 合作，在 30 个国家/地区的平台上提供原生广告。这意味着一些世界上访问量最大的网站上的视频广告、展示广告和内容广告。这是 Microsoft 版本的 AdSense 展示广告网络。

使用 Bing Ads 的一些优点实际上来自于其第二位的市场份额。 

更重要的是，微软在推出人工智能集成后报告称，Bing 和 Edge 用户的稳定增长。他们确实预计，随着新特性和功能的推出，这种上升趋势将持续下去。这自然会扩大 Bing Ads 的覆盖范围，为您提供更多接触受众的机会。

3、Bing Ads 与 Google Ads 的平均费用

按点击付费 (PPC) 广告是宣传您品牌的绝佳平台，但它很快就会变得昂贵。Google Ads 的情况尤其如此，一天中的每次点击费用可能会有很大变化。  看看 Bing Ads 的优缺点，较低的市场份额很大程度上被更实惠的每次点击成本所弥补。 

根据最新的在线统计数据，Bing 的平均 CPC 远低于 Google。

例如，  WordStream的在线广告专家发现，Bing 上的每次点击费用比 Google Ads 上低约 33%。

虽然较低的每次点击费用并不总是伴随着较高的转化率，但值得注意的是，该指标也显示出积极的趋势。事实上，根据 AI Stratagems 的统计数据，“ 2023 年 Bing Ads 的转化率同比增长了 19% ”。

因此，虽然您可能无法获得 Google 那样的巨大影响力，但您会发现每次点击费用更低，转化率更高。仅此一点就足以说明 Bing 广告可以带来的价值，您不觉得吗？   

4、使用 Bing 的更多优点和缺点

除了使用 Bing 进行 PPC 的实际成本因素之外，还有一些其他因素可以使 Bing 成为您的营销工具库中的有用补充。

人工智能驱动的搜索

我们将从最近（实际上仍然是）相当热门的话题开始。事实上，微软于 2023 年 2 月推出人工智能驱动的 Bing 搜索引擎，在业界引起了不小的轰动。  

他们是第一个认识到人工智能趋势的人，并成为将其集成到基于网络的搜索中的先驱。

毫不奇怪，人工智能聊天模型的使用增加正在缓慢但肯定地改变人们在线搜索信息的方式。现在，他们使用 ChatGPT 来获得简化形式的答案已经变得很常见，从如何判断他们的猫是否生病以及使用什么疗法，到更困难的事情，例如提供行动和代码的路线图建立一个网站。

现在，微软正在通过 Bing 和 Edge 提供相同的服务（只是更好，并且提供最新信息）。它正在审查网络上可用的大量信息，以得出总结的答案。通过这一根本性变化，他们正在将整个行业提升到一个新的水平。Bing 实现的更智能、更直观的搜索体验为用户提供了高度相关的结果，最终改善了整体用户体验。

因此，寻求更好搜索体验的人们开始转向 Bing，而谷歌和其他搜索引擎仍在致力于整合人工智能。

这为品牌和广告商提供了发挥创意并以更有效的方式与目标受众建立联系的机会。

比较

在谈论使用 Bing Ads 的利弊时，我们不能不提及竞争。大多数人会发现 Google Ads 的问题之一是它的受欢迎程度。

您将与您的利基市场中的所有其他企业进行激烈的竞争。这种竞争还意味着每次点击成本更高，并且由于企业试图相互竞价，因此在旺季价格飙升。

作为一个经常被搜索引擎营销人员忽视的平台，Bing（尤其是最近）为那些愿意尝试的人提供了巨大的潜力。 

我们已经看到，实际覆盖范围较小，但竞争您的广告空间的人较少，您更有可能获得更好的交易。

当然，这样做的缺点是，您可能无法达到竞争对手仅在 Bing 上投放的广告量。大多数专业营销人员建议使用 Bing 作为 Google Ads 的补充，而不是完全替代。

客户质量

另一个发现是，Bing 上的受众质量被认为更加“挑剔”，因此点击率更高。谷歌是世界上最大的搜索引擎，这意味着几乎每个人都在使用它。

但 Bing 的数据显示，超过三分之一的用户每年的收入超过 10 万美元。绝大多数 Bing 用户的年收入超过 40,000 美元，这也反映在他们的年龄人口上，其中 56% 的 Bing 用户年龄在 25-55 岁之间。

当然，针对年轻或更普遍人群的企业可能不会认为这是一个卖点。 

灵活的合作伙伴定位

Google 展示广告网络提供了大量合作伙伴网站，您可以在其中展示横幅广告或内容。因此，内容营销人员发现了很多展示广告的机会。 

但缺点是，并不总是很容易看到您的广告出现在哪些网站上。正如我们所见，这可能会使您的广告容易遭受来自欺骗性网站和欺诈性网络的广告欺诈。 

实际上，Bing 可以让您更轻松地查看展示广告的网站并对其进行自定义。 

您甚至可以查看特定网站的性能，因此如果它们看起来有点可疑，您可以将它们放入网站的排除列表中。

谷歌广告导入

另一个有用的功能是能够将任何 Google Ads 广告活动直接从 Google 导入到 Bing Ads 仪表板中。  

想看看您是否可以从成功的营销活动中获得额外的潜在客户吗？或者也许想同时开展活动来看看哪种效果最好？ 

这是一个非常简单的过程，也是使用 Bing 而非 Google Ads 的优点之一。

额外的控制

尽管 Google Ads 中有很多自定义选项，但也有一些不足之处。使用 Bing Ads 可以让您做一些聪明的事情，例如：

• 将广告活动分配到不同的时区
• 使用自动规则更改广告系列设置比使用 Google 更容易
• 基于操作系统和设备类型的更高级移动广告定位

还值得注意的是，注册 Microsoft Ads 非常简单，而且您对广告的控制程度使其成为学习 PPC营销的良好起点。

5、那么，我应该使用 Microsoft Ads 吗？

现在有很多按点击付费的选择，包括 Facebook 等社交媒体平台、 Taboola/Outbrain 等内容营销，当然还有 Google Ads。

这很可能取决于您的营销策略，但考虑到我们之前在本文中回顾过的所有内容，它肯定可以提供很多东西。

除了较低的广告成本外，微软还将自己定位为人工智能驱动的搜索游戏的先驱，在新趋势中领先一步。 

考虑到人工智能在各个数字领域的广泛影响，它影响 PPC 广告只是时间问题。那么，作为广告商，为什么不利用正在彻底改变营销领域的开拓者优势，领先潮流一步呢？

对于大多数营销人员来说，您可能不会使用 Bing Ads 作为唯一的 PPC 平台。Google Ads 的影响范围如此广泛，大多数营销人员不可避免地会在某个阶段使用它。     

但是，考虑到较低的每次点击成本和竞争，微软的产品可能是一个有用的补充。对于那些刚开始 PPC 营销之旅的人来说，Bing Ads 可能也是一个不错的选择。

高收入人群以及根据 Linkedin 个人资料定位用户的机会也可能会吸引一些人。商业服务或从事基于帐户的营销活动的人员可能会忍不住想看看 Microsoft Ads 的效果如何。

要记住的一件事是，无论您使用哪个PPC 平台，点击欺诈仍然是一个持续存在的威胁。我们的数据显示，2022 年所有在线流量中有 11.3% 是虚假流量。

即使您在 Bing Ads 上的支出少于 Google Ads，您仍然希望确保您的营销支出符合您的预期。 

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Francisca Olive / June 2023

When it comes to heavy equipment loading, choosing the right machinery is crucial for ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy. Cranes and forklifts are common alternatives for loading equipment; however, depending on the project’s requirements, each option offers a unique set of advantages and drawbacks. This article will try and settle the crane vs. forklift for equipment loading debate based on several criteria, including load capacity, mobility, and cost.

Forklifts

Consider a forklift to be a type of industrial truck. It has a lift at the front, so it can quickly move pallets and other items over short distances. Pallets and other products may be raised and lowered with the lift, making it easier to move them throughout a warehouse or other facility. A driver operates a forklift like a car driver controls a vehicle.

Pros of Forklifts

Forklifts are compact and maneuverable. Despite their size, forklifts can maneuver easily in confined spaces. Their maneuverability allows them to be used in a variety of settings, and they make lifting and moving heavy objects a breeze.

A wide range of forklifts is available, from small-capacity ones to those that can lift over 1,100 pounds. Whatever the size of your area, there is undoubtedly a forklift that will fit.

Cons of Forklifts

Forklifts usually require clear, spacious pathways. As forklifts are on wheels, they need wide aisles to maneuver and must follow a clear path.

Additionally, forklifts may sometimes need two people. While transporting a heavier weight, one person must operate the forklift while another holds the load steady.

When it comes to repairs, forklifts have a hefty price tag due to the recurrent wear and tear on parts like tires and hydraulics. Using battery-powered forklifts comes with additional costs for batteries and charging stations.

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Cranes

Overhead cranes consist of a horizontal beam that travels down the length of a warehouse’s area on tracks. They have a trolley and hoist that can pinpoint items on the warehouse floor, making it easy to make selections and move the goods to their proper locations.

Pros of Cranes

Forklifts can only stack things as high as the mast will allow them to, which means that products may need to be kept across a large area, whether on the floor of a warehouse or in a yard. An overhead crane’s increased hook height means less floor space is needed, making them a space-saver.

Electric motors are used in overhead cranes because they are more reliable and have a longer service life than gas motors or batteries. Cranes can last more than 30 years, but forklifts typically only last between 5 and 10 years, meaning you’ll save a lot of money on repairs, maintenance, and gasoline over the long haul.

Because an overhead crane only requires one operator, it is more efficient and cost-effective than a fleet of forklifts, trained forklift drivers, and a staff of maintenance professionals.

Cons of Cranes

The cost of buying an overhead crane is more than that of a forklift. Also, forklift loading is easier in tight, compact warehouse locations than crane loading.

Crane vs. Forklift for Equipment Loading

➤ Safety

Forklifts are not as safe as overhead cranes for several reasons. When the crane moves materials above the warehouse floor, there is greater ergonomics and better load control. Cranes are integrated into the building’s design, making it easy to move goods above the ceiling and around the building’s structural elements and storage racks without risking damage or injury.

While using forklifts, there is a higher possibility of running into warehouse employees or other floor objects. The potential for damaged goods and inappropriate stacking during shipment is also higher.

➤ Customization

Overhead crane installation is beneficial since it can be adapted to the specifics of each warehouse. For this reason, they last longer than most alternative material handling methods and require less upkeep. Compared to a forklift’s 10–15 year lifespan, overhead cranes can last up to 65 years before retirement.

➤ Cost

Overhead cranes are more expensive than forklifts, but they can pay for themselves in the long run. A crane can last up to 65 years when properly cared for and maintained. On the other hand, forklifts could only last ten years. Forklifts have a lower initial cost, but they don’t last nearly as long as cranes.

Crane vs. Forklift for Equipment Loading Assistance: Which is Better?

Forklifts would be an excellent option for your moving needs, providing your facility has sufficient open floor space. They are helpful for swiftly transporting cargo inside a large facility or between storage areas and the loading dock.

If the floor space in your facility is restricted and the items are stacked close to one another, this most likely indicates that there are many blind spots and insufficient room to drive. As far as safety and efficiency go, cranes excel under these conditions. Lifting heavy objects high above a busy warehouse or distribution center reduces the likelihood of injuries or damage to property.

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QT10-15 Automatic Hydraulic Concrete Paver Hollow Block Making Machine

Siemens brand PLC control system / Siemens Motor / Omron Switch / International Standard Steel / Manganese steel mold

QT10-15 block making machine is latest developed equipment product, which is a special-purpose equipment for making building block making machine. The material of this machine can be flyash, slag, gangue or the others industrial waste, river sand, gravel, cement etc. Makes different sizes of hollow blocks, porous blocks, curbstone, pavement blocks, grass blocks, slope-protecting blocks, ring-tree blocks etc. If add color machine, it can make layering blocks.

Product Description

This block machine is mechanical hydraulic PLC controlled synthesis technique equipment. Its characteristic is high efficient, easy-operated and easy-maintained. Block molding mainly by hydraulic, machinery as sideline, vibrate and press to finish molding blocks. The compressive strength of all blocks more than 21 MPa, compactness is high, impermeability and freeze resistance is better, and excellent capacity of sound insulation, heat insulation, insulation.external dimensions are precise.

 

§ QT10-15 Block making machine specification

Main Technical Specifications
Overall Dimension	9350x2320x2950mm
Rated pressure	21Mpa
Main vibration form	Platform vibration
Cycle Time	15-25 seconds
Vibrating Frequency	2800-4500 rolls/minute
Motors Power	63.5 KW
Pallet Size	1150x900mm
Raw Materials	crushed stone, sand, cement, dust and coal fly ash, cinder, slag, gangue, gravel, perlite, and other industrial wastes.
Applied Products	concrete blocks, solid/hollow/cellular masonry products, paving stones with or without face mix, garden and landscaping products, slabs, edgers, kerbstones, grass blocks, slope blocks, interlocking blocks, etc.
Applied Fields	widely used in buildings, road pavings, squares, gardens, landscaping, city constructions, etc.

 

 

Product Advantages

 

Welcome to our News Roundup covering November 2019. At the beginning of the month, a General Election was called, with the date for voting set for 12^th December 2019. This has obviously dominated the headlines and the airwaves this month, as each political party campaigns for your vote. Here are some relevant news stories you may have missed this month; covering finances, gold and diamonds – so take a look to see what’s been happening during November!

Economy News

Retail sales suffer as shoppers spend more on takeaways

New figures on consumer spending were released at the beginning of November, showing that shoppers on the high street are spending less than this time last year. Although shoppers bought 0.6% more goods in October 2019 – which is the best performance since April – last October’s figures showed a 1.3% growth. This means that average growth in the last 12 months is just 0.1%, which is the lowest annual growth since these particular records began 1995.

Increased competition and economic uncertainty have both been cited as reasons why shoppers are not spending as much. Research from Barclaycard showed that 22% of consumers spent less on leisure activities and eating out in October, but 6.9% more was spent on takeaways, suggesting people are increasingly opting to stay at home rather than go out.

Re-mortgage activity increases

Talking of staying at home, new figures released by UK Finance on 20^th November show that re-mortgages in September outstripped last year’s figures by an amazing 5.9%. First-time buyer and home-mover mortgages were both showing much lower growth since last year, at 1.6% and 1.8% respectively. This suggests that people are increasingly deciding to stay put rather than move ‘up the housing ladder’ during these uncertain times. It’ll be interesting to see how this goes on to affect the economy in the coming months.

Money News

Hundreds of communities have little or no access to cash

Which? released figures on the 14^th of November after analysing data from Link, who provide cash machines. They found that 115,741 people live in cash deserts, where there is not a single cashpoint in their postcode district. Of these 130 areas, 36 districts also do not have access to a Post Office. Areas with just one ATM are just as numerous, with 129 communities in this position. Unfortunately, of these ‘one cashpoint communities’, a whopping 65% of them must pay a fee in order to access their cash.

These figures have added to the concern about how rural and poorer communities will be hit hardest as we transition into a cashless society. Which? have set up a Consumer Agenda for Government, which calls for the next leader to guarantee access to cash for as long as it is needed.

Mystery bundles of cash left in County Durham village

Over the last 5 years, residents of Blackhall Colliery, a small village in County Durham, have been puzzled by mysterious bundles of cash left out on the pavement. Since 2014, 12 separate bundles of £20 notes have been found on pavements in the area, almost always amounting to £2,000 each time. It is unclear where the money is coming from, but the honest villagers of Blackhall Colliery have been dutifully handing in what they find to local Police.

Investigations have been carried out with the local bank and the cash has been tested for fingerprints, with no leads. The latest find, on 18^th November, was the fourth one that had been handed in this year. Whether it’s the work of a Good Samaritan or something else is yet to be seen – how long will this saga continue?

Gold News

New police advice as gold thefts rise

There have been a number of notable gold thefts from residential homes recently, where certain properties seem to have been targeted specifically for the gold that is assumed to be inside. As the price of gold is doing rather well of late, jewellery is an even more tempting item for burglars – particularly as it can be easily melted down and sold for cash.

The police have released some tips to help you keep your gold safe:

• Keep high value jewellery in a bank safety box when you are not using it; do not keep it at home.
• If you’d rather keep your jewellery on your property, invest in a home safe.
• Keep an inventory of your jewellery and always take photographs so you can prove ownership.
• Insure your jewellery with a reputable provider.
• Make sure your home is as secure as possible.
• Never leave jewellery on display.
• Be careful what you post on social media.

Warning over fake online gold

At the very beginning of November, it was reported that the British Hallmarking Council found some concerning results after conducting a 10-day study on gold jewellery sold online. A third of items they reviewed did not have a hallmark, which means it’s very likely that the gold is not genuine. In fact, it is the law that anything sold in the UK which is made from a precious metal and is above a certain weight MUST have a hallmark, as it confirms its authenticity. Some smaller items, such as gold earrings for instance, do not require (and may not even have room for) a hallmark, so items like these should be scrutinised carefully if you’re buying online. The BHC has called for a review of the current Hallmarking Act, saying that it should be extended to cover internet trade.

If you want to buy gold jewellery online, always look for an established, professional seller who has decent images of each piece and is happy to answer your questions. Always ensure there is a hallmark present before agreeing to buy, and if there is not one present, is there an acceptable explanation for this?

Diamond News

Petra sells amazing blue diamond for $14.9m

On the 18^th November, Petra Diamonds sold one of their most striking recent finds for $14.9m, or £11.49m. The diamond, which is a massive 20.08 carat rare blue stone is of such high quality that it commanded over $741,000 per carat. The buyer is only known as ‘a leading diamond company that wished to remain anonymous’. The stone was unearthed in South Africa’s famous Cullinan Mine, where the largest rough gem in history was found – the Cullinan Diamond. Half of this stone was used as part of the UK’s crown jewels, so a rare blue diamond from the same mine has a special appeal. This sale has come at a good time for Petra Diamonds, who have had a challenging year thanks to a drop in diamond sales, trade issues and an increased interest in lab-grown diamonds.

Alrosa’s Matryoshka Diamond is put into their permanent collection

Last month, we reported on an incredible natural find by Alrosa mining company – a diamond within a diamond. This unusual find made headlines all over the world and generated a lot of interest with collectors and diamond companies. However, it was announced this month that the unique stone will be added to Alrosa’s collection of rare finds and will not be up for sale. It joins other interesting finds in their permanent collection, such as a skull-shaped diamond and one shaped like an American football.