latest industry news
Saturday 20th March 2010
3-carat black diamond non-engament ring
The 3-carat black diamond non-engament ring, awarded to former Tiger Woods mistress Jamie Jungers.
Opportunity, they say is the mother of invention; so evidently is one man’s misfortune another’s good fortune. Philadelphia jeweller Steven Singer took this to heart ...
Friday 5th March 2010
507-Carat Cullinan Heritage Sells for $35.3 Million
The 507-carat Cullinan Heritage diamond has been sold for $35.3 million, the highest sale price on record ever achieved for a rough diamond, Petra Diamonds announced Friday. The diamond was sold on tender in South Africa and was purchased by Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Jewellery.
The ...
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
SOTHEBY'S HK TO AUCTION RARE, BLUE DIAMOND IN APRIL
Hong Kong: Sotheby's will auction next month a rare, large blue diamond that was once part of the legendary De Beers Millennium collection, with fierce bidding expected on the $4.6-$5.8 million estimate price.
The 5.16 carat, pear-shaped internally flawless Fancy Vivid Blue gem is the first diamond...