“Most Coveted” A 16.9 ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

flawless 16.92 carat vivid yellow diamond

A flawless 16.92 carat vivid yellow diamond was unveiled last week at Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong.

Mumbai based Venus Jewel says the radiant shaped natural diamond is one of the “most coveted diamonds” it has released in its 55 year history.

It was cut from a 28.78 carat rough stone. Natural vivid yellow colored diamonds are extremely rare. One out of approximately 10,000 carats mined is a natural fancy color diamond. Of those only a small percentage are fancy vivid, the highest grading for color saturation and brilliance.

“We are delighted to present the Yellow Lava, a true testament to our craftsmanship, energy and dynamism,” said Rajesh Shah, a partner in the company.

“The name Yellow Lava is derived from its evenly distributed vivid yellow color and flawless clarity.”

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Holly Ramsay Perfect Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring from Adam Peaty

Congratulations are in order for Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, Holly, and her partner Adam Peaty.

The couple announced the news of their engagement on Thursday, Sept. 12, with an Instagram post filled with romantic couple’s photos and close-ups of Holly’s unique ring.

Peaty, a 29 year old swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, worked with Pragnell on the rock, which boasts a large yellow diamond on a gold band. On his Instagram Stories, the athlete revealed the ring took 10 months to come together.

“I trusted you with my vision and you delivered,” he wrote over a picture of Holly wearing the sparkler. “It’s perfect.”

In the carousel of snapshots, Holly wore a white bikini top and baby pink manicure, which complemented the colorful gemstone.

Proud dad Gordon, 57, shared well wishes to his 24 year old on Instagram.

“Congratulations to this gorgeous girl hollyramsayy. So happy for you and adam_peaty ! Hols, watching you become the woman you are today with your kindness and your love is absolutely infectious. Adam is a very lucky man! Welcome to the family,” he wrote.

Holly and Peaty became Instagram official on July 10, 2023, and in her engagement post on Instagram, she expressed how excited she is to wed her “best friend.”

“I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now. I still remember how big my smile was the morning I got home from my first date with you,” she wrote.

“Thank you for letting the little girl inside of me feel loved, seen and happier than ever. I love you & I cannot wait to be your wife.”

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Christie’s Holds 2 Sales Despite Cyberattack

Geneva Christie’s went ahead with two of its Geneva auctions, one for jewelry and one for watches, despite the fact that its website has been down since late last week following a cyberattack.

“The Yellow Rose” diamond, pictured above, was the top lot in its “Magnificent Jewels” sale in Geneva.

The 202 ct. Yellow Rose diamond sold for $6.7 million at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, a smaller but historically significant yellow diamond the 101.29 ct. fancy vivid Allnatt was pulled from Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction at the last minute, despite carrying a $6.1 million to $7 million estimate.

101-ct Allnatt Yellow Diamond Could Fetch $7.2m

The 101.29-carat Allnatt diamond, described as one of the world’s most significant fancy vivid yellow stones, is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s Geneva, with an estimate of $6.2m to $7.2m.

The Type 1a gem, from South Africa, was named after the British racehorse owner and art collector Major Alfred Ernest Allnatt, who bought in in the 1950s. He had it mounted in a brooch by Cartier.

The Allnatt forms the heart of a flowerhead composed of openwork, brilliant-cut diamond-set petals enhanced with baguette diamonds.

It was last offered at auction in Geneva in May 1996 – as the ‘Property of a Lady’ – and sold for just over $3m. At the time it weighed 102.07 carats and was graded fancy intense yellow by the GIA.

It was subsequently repolished to its current 101.29 carats, which bought the color up to fancy vivid yellow.

The Allnatt diamond leads the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale on May 14.

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Arkansas man unearths 4.49-carat gem at Crater of Diamonds

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Steven McCool of Fayetteville, Ark., found a 4.49 carat sparkling, canary yellow diamond during his recent trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park. The discovery was the third largest diamond found at the park so far this year. Photo courtesy of Arkansas State Parks

An Arkansas man visited the state’s Crater of Diamonds State Park and discovered a 4.49 carat sparkling, canary yellow diamond the third largest diamond found in the park this year.

Steven McCool, of Fayetteville, said he had decided to spend the day at the park since recent rains had made for optimal diamond hunting conditions, and he was on his 11th sifting bucket of the day when he spotted something just 30 minutes before the park closed.

“As my eyes were panning to it, I was thinking it could be an amber piece of glass like an old Coke bottle,” McCool said. “Once I focused on it though, I knew it was a diamond. I was like ‘No way! No way!'”

McCool took his discovery to the diamond identification table, where his suspicions were proved correct.

“Mr. McCool’s find is a 4.49 carat sparkling, canary yellow diamond that is about the size of a jellybean and seems to have great clarity. It is a stunning diamond,” Crater of Diamonds State Park Assistant Superintendent Meghan Moore said.

Officials said it was the third largest discovery so far this year.

McCool dubbed his discovery the BamMam Diamond, in honor of his children’s initials.

“What’s more precious than a precious gem? My children. So, I named it after my children and the name will stay with the diamond forever,” he said.

“I called my son afterward and asked him if he remembered what Thanos’ Mind Stone looked like, and told him I found one!”

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