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The 132.55ct Golden Empress Yellow Diamond joins Graff’s Colorful Lineup

June 19th, 2015 by Noam Flint

Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, and even one that weighs in at just a few carats is more than enough to make a lasting impression on those who catch a glimpse of it. That’s why it can be difficult to imagine one that weighs over 100 carats. However, the Golden Empress Diamond, a […]

Iggy Azalea Wears Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring

June 2nd, 2015 by Noam Flint

An Australian rapper who continues to make headlines with her unique personality and style, Iggy Azalea isn’t one to blend in with a crowd. That’s why her beautiful engagement ring is anything but ordinary. Her basketball star fiance, Nick Young, recently proposed to her in front of their friends and family at his 30th birthday […]

Most Expensive Belt Buckle Features 60-Carat Cognac Diamond

June 1st, 2015 by Noam Flint

Diamonds are often worn as rings, bracelets and necklaces, but designer Roland Iten is attempting to step outside of the box with a new flashy creation. His latest design features a fancy orange brown diamond, also known as cognac diamond,on nothing other than a belt. After all, why limit yourself to wearing a beautiful gem above […]

A New player in the Colored Diamonds Auctions – Heritage Auction House

May 20th, 2015 by Noam Flint

Chopard Pink Diamonds Bracelet at Heritage Auctions US based Heritage Auction House (ha.com) has been a little under the radar when it came to selling colored diamonds. While might not be as famous as Christie’s or Sotheby’s, this auction house can certainly be proud in his records –$900+ million annual revenues. While I follow their intriguing […]

Princess’s Historic Pink Diamond to be Sold at Upcoming Auction

May 8th, 2015 by Noam Flint

One of the rarest colored stones, the pink diamond is predominantly found deep within the caves of the Argyle mine in Australia. Its color represents strength and love, and is commonly chosen as a sign of the utmost adoration and respect. That’s why the upcoming auction at Sotheby’s is one that diamond lovers and collectors can’t […]

Canada May be New Spot for Finding Yellow Diamonds in The Rough

April 26th, 2015 by Noam Flint

Part of what makes a diamond so alluring is its rarity. When you factor in that yellow diamonds are even scarcer than the classic white, it puts them at a higher demand and greater value. Rough Yellow Diamond The Ellendale Diamond Mine, located in the West Kimberly Region of Western Australia, has been the main […]

6 Magnificent Colored Diamonds at Sothbey’s Magnificent Jewels Auction

April 20th, 2015 by Noam Flint

We are barely over from the previous Sotheby’s auction that took place two weeks ago in Hong Kong and we are getting excited from the new one up ahead. The Monarch Blue Diamond Ring (Image: Sotheby’s) Here are the key items to watch for in the colored diamonds niche: 6.06 carat Fancy Blue Diamond Ring […]

4 Magnificent Colored Diamonds at the Upcoming Christie’s NY Auction

April 14th, 2015 by Noam Flint

The auction season has officially started with last week’s Sotheby’s HK auction which amazed us with a 2.13ct blue diamond ring that sold for $680k per carat. However, Christie’s does not seem to stay far behind with a superb collection of natural colored diamonds of their own. These will be on auctioned to the highest bidder tomorrow, […]

Princie Pink Diamond Becomes Center of a Family Feud

April 3rd, 2015 by Noam Flint

As something of a modern day Shakespearean saga, an emotionally fueled battle of riches is currently underway in a Manhattan court room. However, unlike ancient English literature, it’s not a throne that’s at stake, but rather an extremely rare pink diamond. The $40 million Princie Diamond is sparking a feud between Christie’s auction house and the family […]

8 Amazing Colored Diamonds at the Upcoming Sotheby’s HK Auction

March 29th, 2015 by Noam Flint

On April 6th Sotheby’s will open the auction season of 2015 – and they will do it with a bang. The upcoming auction features 319 lots and an amazing number of colored diamonds jewelry – 31. I have to confess, when I started this post it was titled “3 highlights from the upcoming Sotheby’s auction“. […]