latest industry news
Monday 21st October
A Music-Inspired Jewel: The Dunhuang Pipa Necklace
Tuesday 1st October
Botswana: Lucara Recovers a 4.13-carat Pink and a 9.74-carat Blue Diamond
Tuesday 24th September
A 20.08-carat Blue Diamond Recovered in South Africa
Saturday 26th April 2008
Jewellery from Aristote Onasis
A spectacular selection of diamonds and jewellery from the collection of Christina Onassis, the daughter of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and Tina Livanos, will be auctioned by Christie's in London on June 11.
Saturday 26th April 2008
Christie's Negotiates Sale of Empress Eugenie Brooch
The Louvre and Friends of the Louvre acquired a diamond brooch originally planned for auction at Christie's New York April 15. The auction was cancelled at the final hour due to court order. Empress Eugénie’s Brooch had a pre-sales estimate of $4 million...
Sunday 13th April 2008
Man Who Acquired Hope Diamond for Smithsonian, George Switzer, Dies at 92
The man who launched the Smithsonian Institution's gems and minerals collection by acquiring the legendary Hope Diamond, died on March 23. George Switzer, a mineralogist, was 92. His son revealed the cause of death was pneumonia, as reported by The New York Times.
Sunday 6th April 2008
Rare diamonds
Rare 39.34 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Expected to Sell for $6-8 Million at Christie's
Among the jewels to be offered in Christie's upcoming New York Sale on April 16 will be a 27.91 carat rectangular cut D color diamond ring and a 21.09 carat pear shaped D color diamond ring, both by Harry Winston and both expected to realize $2-3 million each.
