Blue Diamonds
September 18th, 2014 by Noam Flint
It would seem nearly impossible to bring more romance and sparkle to the City of Light – but that’s just what Graff Diamonds is doing at the La Biennale des Antiquaires, one of the most momentous events in the gem industry. At this show, which runs from Sept. 11 through Sept. 21 at the Grand Palais in […]
September 17th, 2014 by Noam Flint
Three months ago, the world’s largest rough blue diamond was discovered by Petra Diamonds. 122.52 carat Blue Diamond Discovered by Petra Diamonds Image: Petra Diamonds The blue diamond, weighing an astounding 122.52 carat was unearthed at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The same amazing mine that was responsible to most of the amazing blue […]
August 27th, 2014 by Noam Flint
The rarity, beauty and price points of blue diamonds are often unsurpassable. Still, not all of them are created equal. Once in a blue moon, one particularly exceptional stone is discovered, captivating the interest of diamond cutters, auction houses, investors and collectors alike. Update: The Blue Moon Diamond was sold. Read the full information here. […]
June 14th, 2014 by Noam Flint
Certainly, blue diamonds are among the most beautiful products of nature – but they’re also one of the rarest. In terms of colored diamonds, this hue is hard to come by, which is why any discovery of these gemstones is exciting. It’s even more thrilling when the blue diamond in question has an impressive carat […]
May 15th, 2014 by Noam Flint
It’s hard to believe that an auction could top the Sotheby’s auction this week, which broke a staggering seven new records. Still, the recent Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction astonished diamond investors, collectors and enthusiasts alike with an array of highly unusual and valuable pieces. How did Christie’s manage to steal the spotlight? For one, the […]
April 13th, 2014 by Noam Flint
Only few days after Sotheby’s built up the excitement and expectations in regards to the 100 carat “Graff Vivid Yellow Diamond”, and while we are still anxiously waiting to the April Christie’s NY auction that will feature Harry Winston 6.10 carat pink diamond and other magnificent jewelry – Christie’s does it again and makes headlines […]
March 24th, 2014 by Noam Flint
Blue Diamonds are Real! Looking at these diamonds, it’s hard to believe that they are real – and moreover, that they could be made in nature. As some of the most coveted colored diamonds, collectors around the world have been clamoring to add these gems to their collections for centuries. Why are they so highly […]
January 21st, 2014 by Noam Flint
Blue diamonds are some of the rarest stones in the world, so when a new one is discovered, it’s bound to attract some attention. 15 Feb Update: The Diamond was sold for… (click to view) Out of the ordinary 29.6 carat Rough Blue Diamond by Petra – Image courtesy of Petra Diamonds Recently, one of […]
October 15th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Blue diamonds are among the rarest stones in the world, so who wouldn’t want a chance to purchase their own rough stone and provide input on polishing it to perfection? That’s exactly why some of these valuable colored diamonds recently made waves on the open market. A rare rough blue diamond was found in Lesotho […]
October 2nd, 2013 by Noam Flint
Natural colored diamonds are incredibly rare, and that means that when a mine stumbles across one of these noteworthy gems, people take notice. That is certainly the case at the Letseng mine in Lesotho, a small African nation found within the country of South Africa. The find at Letseng Lesotho’s Letseng mine has been a […]
