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February 6th, 2014 by Noam Flint
Now that the new year is upon us, it’s time to get acquainted with the fresh jewelry trends for 2014. While some of the most popular elements from 2013 will leak into this year, there are a few new looks to be aware of. If you’ve been looking to invest in colored diamonds, there’s never […]
February 5th, 2014 by Noam Flint
Valentine’s Day is an occasion that has long been associated with flowers, candy and - most importantly – diamonds. It makes sense, too. What better way to express your appreciation for someone than with a stunning stone? Of all the gemstones that exist, color diamonds are an especially ideal gift for this holiday. Their rarity and unusual […]
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 […]
January 20th, 2014 by Noam Flint
This confusing title is not a mistake… A brief summary of the amazing colored diamonds we have encountered over the past year and the records they have broken: Records set at Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender The Argyle diamond mine continued making headlines. The mine, which was covered as about to be closed and later was […]
January 10th, 2014 by Noam Flint
It’s difficult to describe in words the stunning color of a natural fancy vivid purplish pink diamond from Brazil that has recently been unveiled. The Strawberry Pink Diamond Ring The name of this magnificent stone? The diamond has been deemed “The Strawberry Pink” – and the title is fitting. With such an unusual and intense […]
December 19th, 2013 by Noam Flint
It’s quite possible that there’s another kind of ice on Antarctica. After researchers discovered kimberlite, a rock that often contains diamonds, they’re confident that the continent may in fact be rich in minerals. Although they have yet to find any actual diamonds, they detailed in the journal Nature Communications that the finding points to their […]
December 10th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Who says you need to wear diamonds on your fingers? Colored diamond enthusiasts and shoe collectors alike were delighted Dec. 4 when Antwerp revealed what they have named the “World’s Most Expensive Shoes,” giving a whole new meaning to luxury footwear. The black leather wedge ankle boots sport a fashion-forward paisley pattern as well as […]
December 4th, 2013 by Noam Flint
The popularity of colored diamonds continues to surge, with record-breaking auctions providing further proof of this trend. Most recently, the Magnificent Jewels Autumn Auction at Christie’s in Hong Kong raked in $111,338,708 – the highest total amount ever achieved for an auction in Asia. One of the highlights of this auction was a highly unusual […]
November 28th, 2013 by Noam Flint
Plenty of headlines have been devoted to “The Pink Star.” The massive pink diamond commanded attention in the months leading up to its sale and display, with much of the spotlight focused on the sheer size and unique, flawless quality of the stone. Now, jewelry lovers from all over the world likely want to know […]
November 26th, 2013 by Noam Flint
THE ORANGEPhoto by Christie’s Over the past few months, there have been a number of exciting auctions involving colored diamonds. From the “Pink Star,” which sold for a record-breaking $83 million, to “The Orange,” which raked in an impressive $35.5 million, it’s clear that jewelry enthusiasts around the world are becoming more focused on acquiring […]
