Tag Archives: auction

Canadian artistry celebrated on JCK show floor June 20, 2022 Attendees of last week’s JCK show in Las Vegas were privy to a first-hand viewing of Reena Ahluwalia’s ‘Fire and Ice’ painting. + Read More

Biggest white diamond ever auctioned sells for US$22 million May 16, 2022 Two diamonds larger than 200 carats made waves at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva last week in an event that achieved more than US$69 million (Cdn$89 million). + Read More

15-carat blue diamond nabs US$57.5 million at auction May 2, 2022 The much anticipated ‘De Beers Blue’ surpassed estimates during its recent appearance at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, selling for US$57.5 million (or C$72.5 million). + Read More

8400-carat rough ruby unveiled in Dubai April 18, 2022 A collection of 12 rough rubies from Tanzania is set to be auctioned in Dubai next month by SJ Gold and Diamond. + Read More

Fancy yellow ‘Red Cross Diamond’ to support namesake charity April 13, 2022 A 205.07-carat yellow diamond will soon make its third appearance at Christie’s more than 100 years after its debut, with part of its sale revenue to be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross. + Read More

228-carat diamond headed to auction April 1, 2022 The largest white diamond ever go under the hammer is set to take centre stage next month as part of Christie’s Luxury Week. + Read More

15-carat ‘De Beers Cullinan Blue’ to be sold to highest bidder February 22, 2022 The largest vivid blue diamond to ever appear at auction is expected to fetch up to $61 million when it goes under the hammer in April. + Read More

‘The Enigma’ sells for $5.3M in crypto February 18, 2022 A black diamond weighing 555.55 carats has sold for £3.1 million (C$5.3 million) in cryptocurrency. + Read More

Lab-grown diamonds headed to auction February 11, 2022 The Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB) has announced its second online auction in collaboration with supplier, Mercury Ring. + Read More

555-carat black diamond offered without reserve at Sotheby’s February 4, 2022 A record-breaking intergalactic black diamond weighing 555.55 carats has made its auction debut in a special single-lot sale at Sotheby’s. + Read More