By Erika W.Bulgari Blue Fetches $15.7 Million Setting New World Record Diamond Price The 10.95 carat fancy vivid blue diamond ring by Bulgari sold yesterday at Christie's New York for $15.7 million. "A world record price was achieved on Oct. 20 for The Bulgari Blue, a much-celebrated stone that came up for sale...
In the second installment of his two-part feature, John Pollard moves away from China’s tremendous retail potential and examines the country’s diamond grading industry. There are many gemological labs in China. Among them is the National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC). This is a body with great presence and pow...
China on the Rise: Exploding Economy with a Fantastic Future (Part Two) CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Update: Sold today November 16, 2010 for $46 million to Graff - New name, "The Graff Pink" Click here to Discuss on the Forum Rare Pink Diamond to be Auctioned this November “During my 35-year career at Sotheby’s I have had the opportunity to examine many magnificent and rare gemstones and, put simp...
Harry Winston and the 24.78 Carat Pink Diamond CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W.Why Upgrade? Want a bigger diamond or a diamond of different quality? Want to keep the diamond but upgrade the mounting? Want to mark your wedding anniversary with a new diamond ring? Or maybe, you just want to feel the thrill of getting engaged all over again. There are a many reasons why diamond enthu...
I am often asked by clients, friends and family about how gemstones are faceted. I designed this photo pictorial to illustrate to the steps of the gemstone cutting process. The gemstone I selected for this first pictorial was a 13.3ct piece of rhodolite garnet from Africa. Due to the shape of the rough, I chose an o...
By Erika W. Yearn for an update? Revamp your ring! From reworks to remounts, there are many ways to achieve a new look. Get inspired by the following Pricescope makeovers. Change Prongs - Lower Head Before 1.5 carat asscher cut diamond ring Posted by decodelighted After 1.5 carat assc...
Mainland China’s incredible growth and potential is a melodious counterpoint to the songs of worldwide woe in our industry, as John Pollard discusses in the first of a two-part report. China. The name evokes powerful images. Yet the west has little direct exposure to this millennia-old culture. News of growth a...
China on the Rise: Exploding Economy with a Fantastic Future (Part One) CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W.9 of the Most Popular Diamond Shapes Do you ever get that itch for something different? Attraction to certain shapes is personal, and Fancy Cut diamonds present a whole host of shape delight. What shapes do you covet? Round Brilliant 1.22ctw round brilliant cut diamonds Three Stone RingPoste...
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