By Erika W. The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) issued a trade alert last week stating that CVD (chemical vapor deposition) grown diamonds were identified at grading laboratories in Belgium, India, and China. According to an intra-laboratory report, the man-made diamonds ranged from approximately .30 to .70 ca...
Undisclosed Synthetic Diamonds Identified – News Roundup CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Yael Designs has launched the Lyra Collection, which will be showcased at JCK 2012. The cosmos-inspired line features bold colored gemstones, including morganites, tourmalines, and opals, wrapped in pavé diamond threads in 18k rose and white gold. “The colors and mystery of the cosmos are reflec...
Yael Designs Launches Lyra Collection for JCK 2012 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel brings fresh perspective to the classic solitaire, a new ring posted by ljmf. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! We can't think of a better way to celebrate 25 years ...
Jewel of the Week – Unique Twist on the Classic Solitaire CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Seven of the nine principal stones cut from the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond will go on display at the upcoming "Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration" exhibition at Buckingham Palace this June. The show is part of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, commemorating the monarch's sixty-year reign and will inc...
Cullinan Diamonds to Go on Display for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. The Beau Sancy, a 34.98 carat double rose-cut diamond, sold for $9.7 million at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale in Geneva on May 15. The top lot was bought by an anonymous buyer after an eight minute bidding war, selling for almost five times the low pre-sale estimate of $2-4 mill...
Royal Beau Sancy Diamond Sells for $9.7 Million CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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
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