24/01/2023
• Samuel Ord
The details surrounding Tiffany & Co’s purchase of a collection of fancy colour diamonds sourced from Australia’s Argyle Diamond Mine has been made public for the first time.
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27/10/2022
Rarest of rare, Argyle violet diamonds stand out from the rest of Argyle's colour diamonds, including the highly coveted pink diamond. But just what is it that makes it one of Earth’s most beautiful gifts? Explore everything there is to know about the Argyle violet.
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03/10/2022
• Samuel Ord
A remarkably rare giant pink diamond is set to be auctioned in Geneva in November, commanding a hefty presale estimate of $US35 million ($AU54 million).
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06/09/2022
Pink diamonds are among the most valuable and sought after gemstones on Earth. SAMUEL ORD explores the complicated world of certification practices in order to ensure you get your money’s worth!
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07/02/2022
• Robert Bouquet
The worldwide diamond industry is going through a heightened state of recovery from COVID, but will it continue to sustain the trend throughout 2022? ROBERT BOUQUET provides a profound perspective.
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19/01/2022
• Richard Chiu
Jewellery retailer Linneys has reported record sales for Christmas 2021 marking it the “best Christmas trading to date” for the Perth-based company amid COVID challenges which turned out to be a “silver lining” of sorts.
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10/12/2021
• Richard Chiu
A 70.19-carat yellow diamond pendant that sold for $US2.85 million ($AU3.98 million) was the top lot at the ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction by Christie’s New York on Wednesday.
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03/06/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Auction house Christie’s has recorded several outstanding results in its recent ‘Magnificent Jewels’ sale in Hong Kong, including the Sakura Diamond, which became the largest purple-pink flawless diamond ever sold at auction.
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13/04/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
As the era of the Argyle Mine draws to a close, ARABELLA RODEN explores the compelling history and enduring legacy of the world’s premier source of pink diamonds.
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24/03/2021
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
After securing a number of prized stones in the 2020 Argyle Tender, fancy colour diamond supplier Kunming Diamonds has shared details about one of the ‘Petite Suites’ it acquired.
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22/07/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Kunming Diamonds, which specialises in natural colour diamonds, has been named an Argyle Pink Diamonds Authorised Partner by Rio Tinto, which operates the Argyle Mine in Western Australia – the world’s premier source of pink diamonds.
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12/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The fancy colour diamond category is as dynamic and varied as the stones themselves. ARABELLA RODEN explores new trends and opportunities for retail jewellers.
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29/01/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Hong Kong-based Kunming Diamonds will visit Perth, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Brisbane with a selection of pink diamonds from Western Australia's Argyle Mine and other natural fancy colour diamonds.
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04/11/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
International auction house Christie’s is embroiled in a legal dispute with an Italian family over the Princie Diamond, which it sold for nearly $US40 million in 2013.
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02/10/2019
With the world’s premier source of natural pink diamonds, the Argyle Mine in Western Australia, set to close next year, parent company Rio Tinto has announced a new auction of smaller material to complement the annual Argyle Tender.
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