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May 24, 2024, 11:50 AM
This is a new auction record for a fancy red diamond in both total price and the $2.68 million price per carat price.
Apr 19, 2024, 3:48 PM
Apr 10, 2024, 2:46 PM
Nov 9, 2023, 10:33 AM
The Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels was held on November 8, 2023
Apr 16, 2023, 10:35 AM
Both for sale this summer! Burmese Sunrise ruby back on market after 8 years.
Feb 8, 2023, 10:29 AM
Sotheby's Hong Kong February 7, 2023. Gem hurt by clarity.
Nov 9, 2022, 10:35 AM
The most expensive stone ever sold by Heritage at 12X presale estimate at almost $1.5 million per carat.
Sep 17, 2022, 10:36 AM
Sotheby's recent Magnificent Jewels sells a no clarity enhancement Colombian emerald for over $43,000 per carat.
Jul 24, 2022, 8:49 AM
Poly Auctions is relatively new Hong Kong auction house established in 2012. With this sale, they just jumped into the gemstone big leagues.
May 18, 2022, 10:22 AM
Although not as expensive as the famous pink Hope Spinel (sold for $1.5 million in 2015), the 18.17 sold for more on a per carat basis.
Apr 5, 2022, 8:45 AM
What is the meaning of the 96 Burmese rubies given to The Queen by the Burmese for her wedding in 1947?
Mar 27, 2022, 9:57 AM
We would not recommend these stones for a beginning portfolio as it's probably smarter to focus on Burma gems. However, these gems might be pursued to diversify a larger collection. Here are six rare gemstones and one colored diamond.
Nov 10, 2021, 9:23 AM
Amethyst Ring from the Byzantine era unearthed in an excavation near Tel Aviv.
Nov 1, 2021, 9:55 AM
Famous London jeweler, Lawrence "King of Bling" Graff, has his private client list is stolen by Russian hackers. They are seeking millions in crypto or gems as ransom to keep client data safe.
Oct 22, 2021, 8:31 AM
While analyzing Greenland rubies, researchers discovered carbon residue that was once ancient life, encased in a 2.5 billion-year-old ruby.
Oct 8, 2021, 10:26 AM
Police Arrest Indian Diamond Trader
Aug 24, 2021, 8:44 AM
Discover the flashy new generation of German outlaws. The stolen gems have still not been found.
Aug 14, 2021, 1:24 PM
The 2021 Argyle diamond tender was comprised of 70 diamonds weighing 81.63 carats
Aug 12, 2021, 9:22 AM
Still best Gem Investor/Collector book ever!
Jul 9, 2021, 9:25 AM
Finds a 2.20 Carat Yellow
Jul 8, 2021, 8:31 AM
It was mounted in a signed Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold ring with 1.40 of small diamonds.
Jun 22, 2021, 8:36 AM
Sotheby’s will be the first auctioneer to offer a massive diamond for sale that can be purchased with cryptocurrency. It is expected to fetch between $10 million and $15 million.
Jun 16, 2021, 8:59 AM
On June 9, 2021, No Heat Burma Ruby by Carvin French fetched over $190,000 per carat.
May 25, 2021, 9:02 AM
An Asian private buyer purchased the stone named The Sakura, Japanese for cherry blossom, because the diamond is 'exactly' the same shade as the tree. Perhaps the diamond was affected by weekend crashing crypto markets or simply fall out from Covid.
May 9, 2021, 2:49 PM
George Huang, Taipei, Taiwan, believes collecting gems and jewelry are great investments because they produce great long-term returns, you’re able to wear them, they travel well, they’re internationally recognized and easy to maintain.
Apr 12, 2021, 8:37 AM
Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels has two with bidding starting on April 20, 2021 in Hong Kong.
Feb 17, 2021, 10:50 AM
The antique cushion ruby weighs approximately 1.95 and has rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70ct. mounted in platinum
Feb 16, 2021, 10:53 AM
Uzi claims he first started payments on the diamond in 2017
Jan 26, 2021, 11:04 AM
Celebrity Diamond Teeth by Beverly Hills Dentist On TikTok and Instragram
Jan 12, 2021, 11:07 AM
The main stone is probably a 3 and 1/2 half carat Burma sapphire.
Dec 15, 2020, 11:14 AM
A bracelet/broach with 67.9 carats of Diamonds sells to Happy Winston.
Nov 13, 2020, 9:46 AM
Sets per carat world record for a vivid purple-pink colored diamond
Nov 6, 2020, 10:38 AM
Argyle Diamond Mine closing because it's too deep to dig and extract diamonds. They have been the main source of pink diamonds and prices should soar.
Oct 23, 2020, 8:08 AM
Ruby came with AGL report stating the color was 2.5 "Classic" Burma no heat and no clarity enhancement
Oct 20, 2020, 9:11 AM
Iconic 60's actress/model also collects gemstones.
Oct 12, 2020, 9:28 AM
First diamond of this quality to be sold without a reserve. First bid was 13 cents
Sep 27, 2020, 9:50 AM
Jan 1, 2019, 5:20 PM
Astronomers Have Found a New Type of Planet That's Absolutely Riddled With Gemstones