Tag Archives: diamonds

Christie’s jewels sale totals $67.5 million

December 16, 2019

A unique Burmese ruby, emerald, diamond, and natural pearl brooch of 11.20 carats was the top lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale earlier this month, selling for more than US$8.9 million.

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Emerging Toronto designers shine in Botswana

November 14, 2019

The designs of three recent graduates of Toronto’s George Brown College (GBC) earned international praise at De Beers’ 2019 Shining Lights Awards (SLA) in Botswana.

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Canadians craft Raptors’ championship rings

October 23, 2019

The artistry of a Windsor, Ont.,-based ring-maker took centre stage at the 2019-20 NBA season opener in Toronto on Tuesday night with the presentation of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 world championship rings.

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GIA coming to Toronto

October 9, 2019

Toronto-based industry members should clear their schedules on October 29, as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association is hosting an event not to be missed.

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10.51-carat ruby ring auctions for 18 times its estimate

September 25, 2019

Chiswick Auctions in the United Kingdom set a house record last week with the sale of a 10.51-carat natural Burmese ruby ring.

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123-carat diamond found by Canadian miner

September 18, 2019

Vancouver mining company Lucara Diamond has unearthed a 123-carat, gem-quality top white Type II diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana.

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Pink, red diamonds displayed in Singapore

September 16, 2019

Sixty-four pink and red diamonds are currently being showcased in Singapore as part of Rio Tinto’s 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.

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Osisko Gold to purchase Stornoway Diamond

September 13, 2019

Montréal-based Osisko Gold Royalties has signed a deal to acquire Stornoway Diamond Corporation in partnership with its secured creditors.

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Diamond Evolution: Why the 4Cs is no longer an adequate pricing system

August 15, 2019

Using the 4Cs (colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight) to explain diamond pricing was developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the 1950s. At that time, cloudy diamonds were considered ‘industrial-grade’ stones and were not set in jewellery.

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