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Wednesday 23rd February 2011
BHP Billiton auctions ‘Ekati Spirit’ diamond in Antwerp on Valentine's Day
Mining giant BHP Billiton auctioned a 78-carat rough diamond called ‘Ekati Spirit’ in Antwerp on Valentine's Day for more than $6 million, according to media reports.
The diamond is from BHP Billiton’s Ekati mine in the remote NorthWest Territories in Canada.
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Monday 21st February 2011
Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction to feature 56.15-carat heart-shaped diamond
A flawless D colour 56.15-carat heart-shaped diamond is certain to be the highlight of Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva in May.
The type IIA diamond has a pre-sale estimate of $9 million-$12 million. Exceptional diamonds have been drawing high prices at international ...
Thursday 10th February 2011
Diamond pacifier for babies born with a silver spoon in the mouth
An American company has come up with a replacement for babies born with a silver spoon in their mouth – a pacifier set with diamonds that will set back the person buying the pacifier as a gift a princely $17,000.
According to media reports, Hollywood’s celebrity parents have taken ...
Thursday 10th February 2011
Demi Moore and husband create Valentine’s Day jewellery with a difference
Acting couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have got together in collaboration withAmerican jeweller Jack Vartanian to create a Valentine's Day diamond necklace with a difference.
The jewellery items are set with white and black diamonds with half ...