The Pink Star: One Of The World’s Great Natural Treasures 59.60 Carat, Internally Flawless, Fancy Vivid Pink. Total Price US – $71.2 Million Price Per Carat US $119,463 The oval mixed-cut fancy vivid pink diamond weighing 59.60 carats, mounted in platinum. Ring size: 5¾, illustrated unmounted. – On 4 April 2017 in Hong […]
Anyone who reads the news today knows that the financial world is experiencing some major changes. The unclear economic situation in the US and several European countries is causing some uncertainty in the markets. As experts in the field of fancy colored diamonds and the diamond market, we can see that many investors are looking […]
Huge Anglo American Purchase After months of speculations in the industry, the Oppenheimer family sold their 40% stake in De Beers to mining giant Anglo American for a $5.1 billion. The Oppenheimers have run De Beers since 1927. These speculations were accompanied by concerns as to whether this sale would bring about drastic changes to […]
Gala’s and Events Las Vegas was the spot to be in June, as two amazing shows took place over the week ended June 3, 2012 Novel Collection was on hand at this year’s JCK Las Vegas Luxury show, which was held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino; featuring over 2,500 exhibitors from around the […]
The Olympic Jubilee Diamond is more than an exquisite gem. It is diamond with an extraordinary story to tell. The story begins with a Hollywood icon who in her youth made a promise to herself that should she ever become a celebrity she would use her fame to help people in need. In time, her […]
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 […]
News: October 2012 As October ends, diamond fans are filled with the joy of a month packed with diamond news. The Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Show, The Argyle Pink Tender and anticipation for the sale of the Archduke Joseph Diamond are just a few of the headliners for October. As the diamond industry settles into its […]
Through the ages, pink diamonds have been a means of implying wealth, status, class and power. In our more modern world that is still true: however, add to that the fact that colored diamonds differentiate us. Our reasons for purchasing a specific shade and tone are as individual and unique as pink diamonds are rare. […]
In the first article in this series we introduced you with the Argyle diamonds. This part will cover their history Many stories are told about the Argyle mine: how it was discovered and the stunning quality of its pink diamonds. The one thing we know for certain is that the Argyle mine is counted among […]
The British Crown Jewels are set on display at the Tower of London As Queen Elizabeth celebrate her 60th Anniversary on the British Throne. Included in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations are Queen Mary’s Crown, containing two diamonds cut from the South African Cullinan blue Diamond, the coronation ring of Queen Victoria and a display of […]
The Big Picture Lingering economic downturn and a growing national debt have the top one percent pulling back from stocks. Two recent studies show that the wealthy are increasingly more pessimistic about investing in stocks. Instead, the studies conducted by Harrison Group and Spectrum group have shown millionaires are socking more money into hard investments […]
September 20, 2012 was a significant day for Sotheby’s New York as it kicked off the fall auction season with its Important Jewels sale. Overall, the auction ended with an estimated 14 million in sales, Fancy Colored Diamonds playing no small part. Some Fancy color diamonds auction highlights include: The star of the […]
Baselworld 2012 Summary The 2012 Baselworld show reveals Yellow, Pink and Blue diamonds are hot with investors and dealers. If fact, in an interview with Reuters during the show Bruno Scarselli of Scarselli Diamonds is quoted as saying “There is a tremendous demand for yellow diamonds, but also blue and pink,” then Scarselli adds “There […]
Diamond Hunting In Arkansas: Echoes of the past ring through the old mine shafts of Crater of Diamonds State Park. However, instead of hearing the call of, “there’s Gold in them there hills” modern day treasure hunters are looking for something with a little more sparkle. For example, diamond seeker David Anderson has made diamond […]
Queens Diamond Jubilee The Queens Diamond Jubilee is in the news again as DeBeers fashions a crown holding a 974 diamonds. The crown, adorned with both polished and rough diamonds is a fitting tribute for the monarch known for her collection of colored diamonds. A key feature of the DeBeers masterpiece is phenomenal 73-carat uncut […]
Diamond Dud Turns into National Treasure In February, Novel Collection brought you the story of what was at the time thought to be the largest Natural Pink Diamond on record. The 12.76-carat wonder was unearthed at Rio Tinto’s Argyle Mine in Australia and reports at the time were estimating the diamonds worth at $12 million; […]
Pink Jubilee Debuts Melbourne Museum was buzzing with excitement as it unveiled the 8-carat Argyle Pink Jubilee diamond discovered in Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine last August. The very rare and large stone was originally destined for sale until close inspection revealed some internal flaws. Managing director of the Argyle mine, David Peever stated, “This diamond […]
September is marking for us the beginning of the last and most important quarter of the year. Last week we had our last large trade show of the year in Hong-Kong and we are beginning to prepare ourselves to the holiday’s season. Over all the diamonds market is showing odd signs, the year wasn’t that […]
As the Jewish New Year has come to an end and we move into the final days of October Novel Collection is renewed and ready to go. With Christmas celebrations drawing near, we focus on helping our customers in their search for that perfect diamond. Up next for Novel Collection is our final show of […]
Amazing Results at the Argyle Tender The Argyle mine in Western Australia is the worlds leading producer of Natural Pink diamonds. Producing 90 percent globally, the mines supply of these rare pink stones is said to have a shelf life of less than 10 years. With this knowledge in hand, it is no surprise that […]
November and December usually bring the largest auctions of the year and this November was huge. Christie’s and Sotheby’s achieved amazing results for unique diamonds. Some of the results even surprised us: and we have been in the diamond business for quite a while. The highest results are most likely related to two major growth […]
November is the second busiest month of the year for all of us. We assist our customers finding the most necessary diamonds for their orders. So once again and since the next newsletter will be at the end of December, We want to wish all of you VERY successful Holidays in terms of business and […]
Procop’s Collaboration with Angelina Jolie – His interest and investments in Fancy Colored Diamonds Robert Procop, the well-known gemologist, is collaborating with Angelina Jolie to create high end jewelry items. While much of the alliance is producing emeralds, sapphires and other gems, being one of the best and most knowledgeable diamond and gemstone dealers in […]
2012 was a challenging year for diamond traders in general, with the economic uncertainties in the U.S. and Europe, but the outlook for Fancy Colored Diamonds remained stable and predictable. The diamond pipeline which chains out, as: • $15 billion in rough diamonds • Becoming $24 billion in polished diamonds, • Which in turn goes […]
India tops Belgium in Rough Diamond Imports Despite a difficult economic year for India, the country imported nearly $15 Billion worth of rough diamonds in 2012, a 3.4 increase topping Belgium’s diamond import of $12 Billion, according to the Gems and Jewellery Promotion Council (GJEPC). Speculative buying and rising demand from China are the most […]
It is April and the colors of spring can be seen all around. Flowers are blooming, the sky is blue, and everything is coming up…colored diamonds! The year has just begun but we can already tell that this will be an exciting year in the industry as we see the excitement in everyone’s faces at […]
RioTinto Reopens Argyle Underground Mine After investing 2.2 billion to ensure its productivity through 2020, Rio Tinto has announced the reopening of its underground mine in Western Australia. This mine is noted for its production of pink diamonds – 90% of the world’s supply comes from this mine alone. The Rio Tinto Board decided to […]
Summer is upon us and the diamond business is in full swing and we have been busy! The beginning of the month we were at the Basel show and now we are preparing for the JCK Las Vegas show. This is the time of the year where everyone in the industry is making one last […]
The diamond industry has come to know the month of June as the beginning of their “slow season.” And, typically it is. But after attending at the JCK in Las Vegas, and the Hong Kong Jewelry & Gem Fair, we can make a strong case that fancy colored diamonds have eluded the Summer sales slump, […]
Natural fancy color diamonds have been capturing consumer attention for the past few years, providing increased sales and profits for savvy buyers. Yet there are still many opportunities in this specialized area that remain untapped because many retailers, designers and even appraisers don’t fully understand the dynamic nature of this market and how it continues […]
It hard to believe that another year has almost passed and we are only four short months away from Christmas. As the season for giving draws near so does the New Year and Novel Collection looks forward with optimism as we anticipate another strong year for diamond investment. There is no doubt that 2012 was […]
Diamond Trade News – Upcoming Events Hoping your New Year has started well, there are many diamond events this year and we recap them below. These are widely anticipated trade shows occurring this year, which have generated intercontinental interest and Novel will be there to encapsulate the highlights of the global venues. 2013 will be […]
Dazzling News around the World Pink Diamonds Tender Pink diamonds are found in the remote and rugged Kimberley region of northwest Australia in the Argyle Diamond Mine, which produces 90 per cent of the world’s pink diamonds. Valued at twenty times the price of a white diamond, pink diamonds are also extremely rare with only […]
The month of the October marked the beginning of the auction season, and judging from the month’s activity, it is sure to be a busy one. Here are some past auction results, along with news on auctions taking place in the near future. On October 5th at Sotheby’s, not one, but TWO record sales prices […]
Diamond News – February 2012 Breaking News Rio Tinto, of the Argyle Mine (Kimberley region of Western Australia) has a huge reason to celebrate after discovering a 12.76-carat pink stone. The immense pink diamond has been named the “Argyle Pink Jubilee “and is largest pink diamond ever found. Right now, the diamond is being cut […]
It is only February and already the New Year is showing some sparkling hints of promise for Fancy Color Diamonds. Starting with this year’s line up of celebrity awards, events and celebrations we see the biggest names in movies and music walk the red carpet draped in FCD; boding well for color diamond enthusiasts. The […]
From the bluish green tints of the 189.62-carat Orlov Diamond, a stone that sits in the Imperial Scepter of Catherine the Great of Russia. To Jennifer Lopez’s 6.5-carat famous pink stone. Celebrities and Royalty have carried on a long standing and passionate love affair with colored diamonds. Historically, diamonds in general and colored diamonds […]
Colored Diamonds shone as brightly as the stars they adorned at the 84th Academy Awards. Glitz, glitter and glamour reminiscent of Old Hollywood were brought back with a contemporary flare highlighting colored diamonds as a standard in style. On February 26, 2012, some of the most beautiful women in the world walked the red carpet […]
2012 seems to be whizzing past at an astonishing speed as July marks the half-way point in this; the year of the dragon. The Dragon is said to be a symbol that brings good luck and fortune. Like its symbol, this year does seem to be filled with optimism, hope and energy. Therefore, it is […]
Supply The cost of rough diamonds has risen in recent years despite global economic concerns. In fact, the outlook in the diamond market is quite positive. While demand is growing at a constant rate, it seems the real issue is supply. Most experts agree that the mines responsible for the largest production of diamonds have […]
FactorShares Purchased by GenCap Ventures: Big News for ETF’s GenCap Ventures, a subsidiary of Esposito Private Equity Group recently purchased ETF provider FactorShares. Worth 15.4 million in assets, FactorShares is the very first ETF to concentrate solely on diamonds and gemstones. Talk of a GEMS fund has been in the air for a while and […]
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, […]
March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb, but it also brings us spring and a sense of Green. In addition, with the celebrations and festivities of St. Patrick’s Day, the “wearing of the green” immediately comes to mind. With global events reminding us of the luck of the Irish with parades, […]
“Green is the prime color of the world and that from which its loveliness arises.” Pedro Calderon de la Barca You can almost imagine that the poet was picturing the immensely beautiful Dresden Green diamond when he wrote those words. One of the world’s rarest diamonds, the Dresden Green derives its name from Saxony […]
n this section we usually talk about diamond auctions – but not this month. Christie’s announcement from earlier this month outshines it all: Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry is going on exhibit in some prestigious locations such as L.A., Moscow, London, Dubai, Geneva, Paris, Hong Kong and New York. The exhibit will end on December 13th, when […]
As a company that deals with fancy color natural diamonds, it is our pleasure to note that color diamonds are the hottest objects at auction market right now. The most prominent example was in November 2010, when Sotheby’s Geneva set a world auction record for any diamond and any jewel, with the sale of the […]
When it comes to fancy color diamonds, not all colors are as expensive as one might think. This might be surprising, but it is true. Our main goal is to introduce you to our large selection of fancy color diamonds. When looking for a fancy diamond, most shoppers are usually interested in yellow or pink […]
Auction Results – Record braking results On Tuesday April 17, 2012, the bar was raised and records were set as heiress Huguette M. Clark’s collection went to auction at Christie’s New York. Presale estimates of the Belle Époque, a 9-carat fancy purplish pink, cushion cut ring, set at $6-$8 million proved to be modest. As […]
Celebrities are known to love diamonds and jewelry. Fancy color diamonds happened to be the favorites of few of them. Here are a few Celebrities wearing them: Mariah Carey’s engagement ring from Nick Canon is a 17 Carat square emerald-cut pink center diamond, surrounded by 58 intense pink diamonds and two half-moon diamonds on each side […]
Yes, it is that time of the year…the red carpet is hot and all the celebrities are wearing their best dressings, jewelry and sparkling looks. So we have to do the hard work and presenting them to you and the hottest jewelry trends – Someone has to do it… This time it is the Grammy’s […]
The Demand in China is Creating a Price Increase for Diamonds KOLKATA – The middle class in India has expanded do to its economic improvement and this class is finding that the price of diamonds are slowly going up. Smaller diamonds are increasing in price because of the surge in demand from China. According to […]
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 […]
Celebrities love their diamonds! At the walk on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival you could have seen just that. It is just as exhilarating for colored diamond fans eager to see some amazing colored diamond jewelry. So which celebrities showed the most sparkle? Ravishing Russian model Irina Shayk dazzled with a gorgeous […]
Harry Winston Themed Golden Globe Awards In comparison with last years’ Golden Globe awards, Fancy Colored Diamonds were not as highlighted. This year’s theme had the red carpet dazzling with “Jeweler to the Stars” Harry Winston gems. Extraordinary jewels and timepieces adorned Hollywood’s brightest stars, including Jessica Chastain and Hugh Jackman and many others. Jessica […]
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 […]
Diamonds and celebrities are a perfect mix. Here are some notable women who also prefer fancy colored diamonds. Heidi Klum, German-born model actress, television hostess, business woman, fashion designer, television producer, and occasional singer, was seen on many occasions with a gorgeous diamond ring set with a fancy yellow oval cushion cut 10 carat diamond […]
