The Argyle mine in Western Australia produces about 90% of the world’s rare pink diamonds, and is the world’s largest supplier of natural colored diamonds. In this year’s pink diamonds tender, Rio Tinto recently sold one of these rare gems, which fetched the highest price-per-carat of any diamond produced in the mine. The 1.56-carat fancy red […]
Putting Faith in Gold
Posted on October 29th, 2013 by Joe G
The Indian government recently began digging near an ancient temple after a holy man said he dreamed 1,000 tons of gold was buried there. After the man was told about the $40 billion treasure in his dream, he informed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), who hoped the discovery of the gold could save the […]
A Souvenir to Truly Remember
Posted on October 25th, 2013 by Joe G
It’s tradition to bring home a souvenir from vacations, whether it be a magnet, a key chain, or…a 3.85-carat diamond? A 14-year-old girl from Oklahoma was digging with her family at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Oklahoma when she saw something interesting. Upon closer observation, she realized it was a canary diamond about the […]
Historic Violin Makes History Again
Posted on October 22nd, 2013 by Goldman Buyer
One of the most famous instruments in the world, the violin that reportedly played on the deck of the Titanic as it slowly sank into the North Atlantic set a world record for a single item of Titanic memorabilia. Although the violin is no longer playable, a representative from Henry Aldridge & Son, the auction […]
Christie’s Jewel Auction
Posted on October 17th, 2013 by Joe G
Two colored diamonds raked in $10.3 million at Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction Tuesday. Among the items up for sale? The diamond engagement ring given to Kim Kardashian by ex-husband Kris Humphries. Humphries’ ring (pictured), originally purchased for $2 millions, sold for $749,000 and was the 12th highest result in the sale. The top […]