By Erika W. "Jewels for Hope," the collection of Mrs. Lily Safra fetched $37.9 million and set two auction records at Christie's Geneva on May 14. The renowned collection exceeded its pre-sale estimate of approximately $20 million with 100 percent sold by lot and by value. The evening's top lot was a 32.08 carat ...
By Erika W. At today's Plenary Session in Vicenza, Italy, World Diamond Council members agreed that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme should evolve and expressed support for discussions to widen the definition of "conflict diamonds" in the Core Documents of the KPCS. The current definition covers roug...
Redefining “Conflict Diamonds” – World Diamond Council Supports Change CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel combines Art Deco style with a lively Princess of Hearts cut diamond. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Webdiva's new ring features a Princess of Hearts cut diamond...
Jewel of the Week – Princess of Hearts in Art Deco Style Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Tiffany & Co.'s Rubedo metal alloy has sparked debate, as industry professionals and consumers question the metal content and the prices of these rose-colored jewelry pieces, which were introduced last February. According to an article in The New York Times, Rubedo is approximately 55 percent coppe...
By Erika W. Hankering for some jewelry...and quickly? On May 5th, Richline Group debuted a jewelry kiosk at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders expo in Omaha. The "Precious Express" kiosk looks like an ATM and vending machine hybrid, dispensing jewelry, gold coins, and other items from Borsheims, which is owned...
Quick Fix: Richline Group Debuts Jewelry Vending Machine CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... Idex: Definition of 'Pearl' on CIBJO Agenda What does a consumer expect to see when the object put in their hand is called "pearl?" JCK: Warren Buffett Scores in Second Stint as Jewelry Salesman On May 6, f...
Defining “Pearls,” Warren Buffett Works the Jewelry Counter, and Other News CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Bonhams is offering a rare 17th-century diamond and emerald necklace for private sale. The Mughal Mirror Diamond necklace has been valued at $20 million and holds five rare, colorless diamonds with carved Colombian emerald drops suspended from a woven gold and silk cord. The central diamond weig...
17th-Century Diamond and Emerald Necklace for May: Bonhams Private Sale CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel rivals any celebrity engagement ring, an Ashoka diamond in a custom handmade halo posted by AshokaLuv. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Lovely lines and proprotion...
Jewel of the Week – Ashoka Diamond Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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