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Kashmir sapphires led the Bonhams New York Jewels auction
These two exceptional Kashmir sapphires led the Bonhams New York Jewels auction Tuesday, with the 9.23-carat stone at left selling for $1.2 million, while the 6.95-carat stone at right went for $381,325. JULY 29, 2020 New York—Two exceptional Kashmir sapphires led the...
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The Famous Madeline Ruby has a Baby!
July , 2020 Cut from the famous & massive ruby, "The Madeline Ruby" a precious baby offspring was created, named,"The baby Madeline". Weighing in at 220 carats is beautiful and rare size one of a kind.. The cutting design was by renowned award winning designer,...
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12.11 Carat Blue Diamond Sells for 16M
12-Carat Marquise Blue Diamond Sells for $16M at Christie’s By Brecken Branstrator brecken.branstrator@nationaljeweler.com This 12.11-carat fancy intense blue diamond led the recent Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels auction and went for well above its...
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Personal Favorite 17 Carats
This is a personal favorite offering of mine. The unique coloring of this 17 carat natural diamond really is amazing, elegant, and rare. This perfectly crafted setting for the modified brilliant cut cushion shape is so glamorous. Has strong GIA Appraisal. For more...
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FANCY PINK DIAMONDS soared 116% in value over the past decade
FANCY PINK DIAMONDS soared 116% in value over the past decade, outpacing blues (81%) and yellows (21%), according to a report by the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), an Israel-based group that tracks diamond pricing data in the global trading centers of Hong...
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Diamonds that set the record in 2019
Diamonds that set the records in 2019 Biggest money makers 1. Big blue In November, Petra Diamonds sold a 20.08-carat, type IIb, gem-quality blue diamond recovered at its Cullinan mine in South Africa for $14.9 million, or $742,032 per carat, the upper end of...
read moreThe international soccer star made waves when he wore his coveted Rolex GMT-Master Ice.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s New Diamond-Studded Watch Is the Most Expensive Rolex Ever Produced The international soccer star made waves when he wore his coveted GMT-Master Ice. BY MARTIN LERMA ON DECEMBER 31, 2019 Courtesy of Shutterstock If you’re one of the biggest sports...
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Christie’s Dec. 11th, 2019 Magnificent Jewels Sale
Burmese Ruby Sells for $9M at Christie’s Jewelry Auction By Ashley Davis “The duPont Ruby” headlined Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York City this week, selling for well above its pre-sale estimate. DECEMBER 13, 2019 New York—Christie’s Dec. 11 Magnificent...
read morePatek Philippe & Rolex Dominate 2019 Geneva Auctions
This November, Patek Philippe and Rolex repositioned themselves as market leaders auctioning off 19 and 15 out of the 40 top watches sold, respectively. Nov 20, 2019 1927 Patek Philippe Minute Repeating Wristwatch The annual Geneva auctions are every watch...
read more20 Carat Blue Diamond goes for 741,000.00 Per Carat
20-Carat Blue Diamond Goes for $741K Per Carat Miner Petra Diamond sold this 20.08-carat “exceptional” Type IIb diamond for nearly $15 million at a tender held at its offices in Johannesburg earlier this month. NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Johannesburg—Petra Diamonds Ltd. found...
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