Tag Archives: fancy colour diamonds

Rio Tinto sells its largest pink diamond to date

November 9, 2018

The results are in for Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, which closed on October 10.

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19-carat pink diamond steals the show at Christie’s

October 1, 2018

While more than 300 diamond, gemstone, and pearl pieces will hit the auction block at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva next month, the auction house says one piece in particular is on track to stand out.

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Prices are up for smaller coloured diamonds

August 9, 2018

Smaller sizes are leading the way when it comes to fancy colour diamond prices, reports the Fancy Color Research Foundation in its latest index.

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Coloured diamonds break size records for Rio Tinto sale

July 13, 2018

Rio Tinto’s upcoming Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender will include two diamonds that break company records.

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Sotheby’s spring jewellery sale exceeds expectations

May 17, 2018

The Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale at Sotheby’s wrapped up on May 15, bringing in $109.4 million from buyers.

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Fancy colour diamond prices buoyed by blues

May 15, 2018

Blue diamonds are continuing to lead the pack when it comes to fancy colour diamond prices, according to the latest Fancy Color Diamond Index.

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Brown diamond grading to be offered by AGS Laboratories

April 19, 2018

The nonprofit American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories has announced an expansion to its diamond grading capabilities. It will now grade brown diamonds as well as their white counterparts.

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Fancy colour diamond prices show gradual improvement

February 6, 2018

Fancy colour diamonds ended 2017 on a relatively bright note, according to data from the nonprofit Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF).

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B2B polished diamond selling service launches

November 8, 2016

De Beers has launched a business-to-business (B2B) pilot project for selling polished diamonds. The project will allow businesses to sell their diamonds in a new, direct way. De Beers Auction Sales (DBAS) will offer midstream diamond companies the chance to sell certain types of polished diamonds to other trade participants using its auction platform. This sales service for polished diamonds is an extension of the same service De Beers offers for rough diamonds. The rough diamond B2B sales pilot launched earlier this year.

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Magnificent Jewels auction to be held in November

October 6, 2016

For most, this is the stuff of dreams. For some, it could be reality. Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction will take place in Geneva this November.

Some of the show-stopping diamonds being auctioned include: Miroir de l’amour diamond earrings—the world’s largest pear-shaped, D-flawless diamonds with symmetrical cut (each weighing more than 50 carats); Le jardin d’Isabelle diamond necklace weighing a total of 140 carats; and an exceptionally rare, fancy vivid, pear-shaped pink diamond with no trace of … Continue reading Magnificent Jewels auction to be held in November

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