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July 16th, 2014 by Noam Flint
Some trends come and go, but others simply don’t disappear. It’s no secret that the popularity of colored diamonds has continued to surge in recent years, and their demand shows no sign of slowing down. As collectors and investors realize their rarity, versatility and beauty, they have been flocking to auctions and retailers for a […]
June 22nd, 2014 by Noam Flint
Today, Sunday June 22nd, diamond collectors and investors from around the world will be flocking to the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. Why all the fuss? Just a jaw-dropping 30.12-carat loose fancy yellow diamond – the largest colored diamond at auction in Canadian history. In fact, the appraisal value of this radiant-cut stone is estimated […]
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 […]
June 10th, 2014 by Noam Flint
With so many auctions you can start and wonder what is there left to sell… But there is… Today, Jun 10th, Christie’s will auction at the Rockefeller Plaza in NY a dazzling collection jewelry, gems, diamonds and colored diamonds. There are 226 lots total ranging in price from $2,000 to $7,500,000 – so there is […]
May 22nd, 2014 by Noam Flint
Many areas in our life are surrounded by “Magic Numbers“. There are certain numbers, Magical numbers, that have meaning almost in every aspect of our life – in Physics, Programming, Sports and even music: But most didn’t think they exist in the diamond industry… but they do. After all, how else can you explain why […]
May 20th, 2014 by Noam Flint
With all the fuss and buzz around Christie’s and Sotheby’s lately, due to the sales of diamonds like the $24 Million Perfect Blue (now named the Winston Blue) and the 100.09 carat Graff Vivid Yellow, it is very easy to forget about smaller auction houses like Bonhams – but that would be a mistake! See the […]
May 18th, 2014 by Noam Flint
George Clooney has long been known as one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors – and most assumed he’d stay that way for eternity. Though he was married to actress Talia Balsam from 1989 to 1993, after his divorce, he consistently claimed he simply was not the husband type. In fact, when asked about marriage last December, […]
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 […]
May 14th, 2014 by Noam Flint
When an auction is slated to include both extremely rare diamond jewels from private collections, some signed, a few exceeding 100 carats, and also historically significant gemstones with noble provenance, you can be sure it’s going to attract a lot of attention from buyers all around the world. That’s just what the Magnificent & Noble […]
May 12th, 2014 by Noam Flint
The Perfect Blueimage: http://instagram.com/christiesinc While all eyes are set to tomorrow’s Geneva sale that will feature The Blue, The Ocean Dream and the Rajah – our eyes are already gazing to the HK sale that will occur only two weeks later – on May 27th. The sales are always set to exhibit a collection of […]
