India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds as rules lack clarity -sources
India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds
India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds
A Lepanto man just learned he found a 4.87-carat diamond
108ct. Pink Diamond
When it comes to large natural colored and D-flawless diamonds, the name Rahaminov immediately comes to mind. A family-owned business with an 80-year legacy, the company continues to provide consumers, collectors and connoisseurs with an unparalleled collection of rare cuts and colors, which include large pear-shaped natural yellow, rare cushion-shaped natural pink and round or … Read more
Petra Believes Rough Prices Have ‘Bottomed’
Important fancy-colored diamonds and Kashmir sapphires led Christie’s December 6 Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. The sale of approximately 157 lots achieved more than $38.1 million. However, what was billed as the top lot of the sale was withdrawn at the “11th hour without explanation,” according to a gem dealer who attended the auction. … Read more
Lucapa Diamond Company sold four special-size rough stones with a total weight of 609 carats for $17 million at a recent tender in Angola.
Anglo American will slash De Beers’ budgets in response to the diamond-market downturn, the parent company said Friday.
G7 bans Russian diamonds
A 133.03 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond achieved a sale price of more than $5.5 million, becoming the largest fancy vivid yellow diamond to sell at auction. This was the top lot at Sotheby’s December 5 Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. The unmounted cushion modified brilliant-cut gem with VS2 clarity surpassed its high estimate … Read more