Yellow diamonds first found their way into the marketplace in the 1860s after being discovered in the Kimberly and Dutoitspan mines of Cape Provenience South Africa. Prized for their beauty, fancy yellow diamonds are a favorite choice for almost every type of jewelry. They may however, enjoy a first place rating when it comes to […]
The Argyle mine of Western Australia is the newest among the world’s most substantial diamond producers. Discovered in October of 1979 after seven years of thorough geological research in Australia’s Kimberly region; the Argyle mine has come to be the most prolific producer of rough diamonds globally. Perhaps what makes the Argyle mine so unique is […]
This is the fourth article in the series about the Argyle diamonds. The first article introduced the Argyle diamonds. The second part discussed Argyle diamonds history. The third one focused on Production, Characteristics and Grading of Argyle diamonds Pink diamonds Investment Standing in the display room at Kununurra’s Kimberley Fine Diamonds, is an exhibit that […]
Between the two categories of diamonds Fancy Color or White, the color of a diamond affects its price, no matter into which category the diamond falls. What is important to know is that the grading for each group is entirely different. Fancy Color Diamonds Fancy Color Diamonds or FCDs are rare in general; in fact, […]
Customers constantly ask us questions regarding fancy colored diamonds, pricing, grading and rarity. Here are a number of recurring questions, and their answers: Q: How does color grading (intensity of color) affect pricing? A: In terms of cost there is a correlation between intensity grading and price from Faint – Fancy Vivid (intensity gradings) […]
Every end of the year we usually see the strongest most interesting auctions of the year and this year wasn’t different. On the 5th and the 10th of the month two major auctions took place. The first and very impressive one was held by Sotheby’s and featured the Jewelry from the collections of Estée Lauder, […]
In the first part we’ve talked about the history of diamonds and introduced how they became so desired by man kind. we also mentioned why diamonds are the best investment in our time. To read part one click here Fancy Color diamond buying guide – Part 2 One need not be a diamond expert to […]
On part 2 we’ve discussed the features of diamonds and determing a budget. To read part 1 click here To read part 2 click here How is the Value set for a Fancy Color Diamond? While the 4 C’s are indicating the value of white diamonds, the Cut and the Clarity are less […]
This is the third article in the series about the Argyle diamonds. The first article introduced you with the Argyle diamonds. The second part discussed Argyle diamonds history. Best known for some of the worlds most exceptional fancy colored diamonds, Argyle Diamond mine is perhaps most famous for its production of top quality Pink diamonds. […]
The Majestic Pink Diamond WOW, is the first word that comes to mind as another rare pink diamond hits the market August 8. The diamond is an impressive 12.27-carat with an estimated worth of $7.85 million. Cushion cut and set in a rose gold and platinum band with baguettes by Cartier: the ring is being […]
Wishing you the best for the year to come in 2013, we wish to review the high points of diamond news of the last. 2012 was a year of which witnessed dazzling diamond sales, continual ramping investment in fancy colored diamonds and further glitz as well as glamour of celebrities sporting fancy color diamonds. Both […]
