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On November 13th, Christie’s Geneva auctioned one of the world’s most important diamonds, the Archduke Joseph, for $21.5 million. The 76.02 ct, D-color Internally Flawless cushion cut went for more than $280,000 per carat, a new record for colorless diamond.
Read More >>Large diamond finds always draw headlines, and the latest discovery of a 131.5-carat piece of white diamond rough in Angola stacks up favourably next to other impressive rarities like the Lesotho Promise (603 cts), the Letseng Legacy (493 cts), and the Leseli Letseng (478 cts). West Perth, Australia-based Lonrho Mining recovered the stone from a bulk sample at its Lulo concession.
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On August 8th, a gorgeous, 12.27-carat modified-rectangle brilliant-cut Majestic Pink Diamond went on sale. The Cartier platinum setting has baguette diamonds along the band and an 18K rose gold mounting. The price was set at $7.85 million.
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On June 12, Christie’s New York Important Jewels Auction auctioned off some truly stunning diamond rings, with center stones all sized between 14- 39 carats.
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Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne 60 years ago this month. When she was coronated a year later, she wore the ultimate symbol of royal authority – the Imperial State Crown.
This is the quintessential crown. Set with 2868 diamonds in silver mounts, it has an open work gold frame and is fitted inside with a purple velvet cap and ermine fur headband. The jewels mounted on the frame are breathtaking.
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