Record sale price for rough diamond 35 million
February 27th, 2010A rough diamond sold today for $35 million. This is a record sale price for a rough diamond, and certainly adds value and interest in large, even uncut diamonds. Many large diamonds have sold for record prices in the past twelve months, it seems that the trend is continuing.
Petra large rough diamond 507 carats
Weighing 507 carats in it;s rough form, this piece of rock could turn out to be quite a large cut and polished diamond as well. IT was estimated to be valued at around $20 million before it went on the market, and it fetched nearly double that price. We can’t wait to see the cut stone that comes of it.
A vivid pink diamonds sells for 2 million per carat
December 12th, 2009A beautiful pink diamond sol at auction for more than 10 million dollars breaks the record, going for about two million dollars per carat. The diamond is not flawless, but it’s rare vivid pink color made it very valuable to everyone who bid on this great stone. Five carats in size and set in a cushion type setting, whoever wears this ring will know they have one of the rarest gems on earth.
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The pink gem’s per-carat price of $2.2 million was also the highest ever paid for any diamond at auction, Christie’s said.
“No stone has ever been sold for $2 million a carat, we were used to … a million dollars a carat for colored diamonds but never 2 million,” said Francois Curiel, Christie’s Europe chairman. “This is an absolute record that is not going to be broken for a while I believe.”
I would love to see stones like this in pendant settings, and pretty pink diamonds make for great fashion accessories. Perhaps we will see more of these colored stones used in various ways in the near future.
Flawless Annenberberg Diamond Sold by Christies
October 29th, 2009Christie’s auction house has sold the flawless Annenberg Diamond at a multi-million dollar auction this month. This beautiful marquise cut 32 carat diamond sold for more than seven and half million dollars to an anonymous bidder.
Annenberg diamond
This exquisite stone is set in a ring created by David Webb, and was one of many precious stones that made for a great day of fine jewelry auctions for Christie’s. Selling for than 45 million dollars worth of precious diamonds and fine jewelry made the auctioneers say. “it was as if the recession never happened.”
Aunt Evelyn’s Diamonds
October 16th, 2009My favorite Aunt, Ms Evelyn Ewers was my inspiration growing up, and her beautiful diamond collect has me a little green with envy. I really want to acquire such a beautiful collection of diamonds as my life progresses. I see them as a great investment, yet she sees them as a necessary ingredient to have accessories for every occasion.
I know she simply says that to remain modest, but certain with all the loose stones she has acquired from around the world, she sees them as an investment. Perhaps it’s a great way to leave something for the grand kids, or maybe she has just been lazy about getting them into settings. I don’t know, but I am hoping to have such a great collection of valuable precious stones in the coming years!
Diamonds make everything better
October 8th, 2009Diamonds seem to make everything better. Whether it’s a diamond pendant that turns a great dress into a stunning outfit, or some small diamonds surrounding a ruby or sapphire ring to add some bling, diamonds work to improve everything it seems.
Diamonds can be used to make a bad week brighter, and certainly help in repairing a tough relationship! I love the way bright radiant stones can make your whole appearance light up, having diamond studded earrings will certainly draw some attention and add some flair. I have found that having great sparkling earrings make hair, eyes and smiles seem to shine just a bit more than they would without them.
Diamonds are even used to make some tools and sawblades better, so this year, I am putting shiny rocks on my wish list, and hoping they will make me feel and look better for years!
Blue diamond sells for 1.32 million per carat
October 5th, 2009A rare blue diamond sold for almost 8 million dollars in Honk Kong this week. It was a flawless
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blue diamond weighing 6.04 carats sold for 7.98 million dollars to a London based jeweler, Moussaieff Jewellers. An auction held by Sotheby’s fetched one of the highest prices per carat for any diamond in the world, US$1.32 million per carat.
diamond has an esteemed cut and “fancy vivid blue” hue, which brought up the value, getting for than 10 times the price per carat of on average white diamond.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
September 30th, 2009We know it’s real, and that we really mean something to someone when we get diamonds. Even simple diamond earrings say a lot. Diamond necklaces – great! Diamond rings and watches definitely make a statement.
Diamonds are a great way for us to show others that someone cares about us. Diamonds say a lot, and keep one shouting that message day after day they are worn.