The historic “Taj Mahal“ diamond, one of the three inscribed diamonds dating back to the classic Mughal period of India (1556-1707), during which the Mughal Empire reached the peak of its power and glory, excelling in the arts, literature, architecture and building construction, and the Mughal court attained its greatest pomp and pageantry, have received […]
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Cartier has announced the launching of a high-end luxury timepiece for women, completely covered with round brilliant-cut diamonds, on the entire dial, case and bracelet – truly pure luxury Cartier style. The jewelry watch, part of Cartier’s successful larger Ballon Bleu timepiece collection is known as the Ballon Bleu de Cartier Vibrating Diamond Setting watch. […]
The Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) founded more than 40 years ago is today one of the world’s most respected gem research, education and grading institutions, based in Basel, Switzerland, providing its much sought after identification and grading services to the gemstone, jewelry and watch industries and reputed auction houses based not only in Europe but […]
All is now set for the holding of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) twin parallel shows, the 32nd-edition of the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show and the 2nd-edition of the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, appropriately described as “the world’s largest jewelry marketplace,” between March 2, 2015 and March 8, […]
PRESS RELEASE BY THE SWISS GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE – SSEF In a Press Release issued on February 18, 2015, The Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF), one of the world’s most respected gem research, education and grading institutions, announced the inauguration of a state-of-the-art laboratory in Basel, more than doubling the size of its previous facility and enabling […]
In a press release dated February 13, 2015, Sotheby’s New York announced the unveiling of “The Ultimate Emerald-Cut Diamond,” a 100-carat perfect diamond in a classic emerald-cut, unlike any white diamond offered before at a public auction. This remarkable 100.20-carat, D-color, Internally Flawless, emerald-cut, Type IIa diamond will be the main highlight of Sotheby’s Magnificent […]
February 3, 2015 would be an unforgettable day in the life of Dean Filppula, an offshore steward from Shreveport, Louisiana, whose visit to the Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park, the world’s only diamond-producing site where the public could scout for diamonds for a nominal fee and keep what they find, turned out to be […]
The Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a DMCC platform and the only diamond exchange in the Arab World affiliated to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, announced on January 18, 2015, the hosting of the Second Dubai Diamond Conference from April 21-22, 2015 at the Almas Tower, Middle East’s tallest commercial tower and home to over […]
Sotheby’s New York December 9, 2014 Magnificent Jewels Sale promises to be a memorable event in the history of public auctions, with several jewelry collections with a distinguished American provenance, as well as jewels with Russian and European noble provenance lined-up for the sale. Among the jewelry collections with an American provenance are the jewels […]
Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Autumn Sale will be held at Hall 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on November 25, 2014, beginning at 1.30 p.m. The sale features over 300 lots ranging in estimate from US$1,500 to US$7.5 million. A spectacular array of jewels will be featured at the auctions that […]