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This week, Petra sold its 122.52-carat big blue diamond for $27.6 million, falling short of the world record price for a rough diamond, while Storm Mountain Diamonds uncovered a 23.82-carat pink diamond in the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Sotheby’s New York will auction jewelry that once belonged to Rachel Lambert Mellon on Nov. 20 and 21. Expected to lead the sale is a 9.75-carat pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond (front) that could garner as much as $15 million. The sale also will include a circa 1900 Cartier gold and diamond rivière necklace and a pair of gold, sapphire and diamond Van Cleef brooches. Read more here.
This week, Petra sold its 122.52-carat big blue diamond for $27.6 million, falling short of the world record price for a rough diamond, while Storm Mountain Diamonds uncovered a 23.82-carat pink diamond in the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Bonhams sold a collection of rare intaglios and cameos for well over its estimated price. In other auction news, Sotheby’s announced that it will offer the jewels of art collector and horticulturist Rachel Lambert Mellon and Antiquorum announced plans to auction a watch that belonged to filmmaker and oceanographer Philippe Cousteau Sr., son of Jacques Cousteau.
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Sotheby’s New York will auction jewelry that once belonged to Rachel Lambert Mellon on Nov. 20 and 21. Expected to lead the sale is a 9.75-carat pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond (front) that could garner as much as $15 million. The sale also will include a circa 1900 Cartier gold and diamond rivière necklace and a pair of gold, sapphire and diamond Van Cleef brooches. Read more here.
J.C. Penney is elevating its Modern Bride-branded line of engagement rings by offering the “Signature Collection,” featuring rings priced between $2,500 and $10,000. More than 20 styles will be available in select stores, with additional styles online. The retailer also will begin selling loose diamonds on its website so that brides-to-be can create custom pieces. Read more here.
The JA New York Special Delivery show, a cash-and-carry trade show that gives retailers access to relevant product to fill their showcases in time for the holidays, is set for Sunday, Oct. 26 to Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Javits Center in New York. Show organizers said retailers will be able to find on-trend jewelry for the holiday season from more than 450 exhibitors at the show. Read more here.
De Beers Diamond Jewellers is introducing a new ad campaign featuring Romanian model Andreea Diaconu, which will launch next month along with the brand’s Aria collection. The campaign will run globally online and in print, and will feature black-and-white images of Diaconu wearing high jewelry and watches from Aria. Read more here.
Petra Diamonds sold the 122.52-carat blue diamond recovered from the Cullinan mine in South Africa for $27.6 million, falling short of setting a new world record price for a rough diamond. It was sold to a beneficiation partnership between Petra (15 percent) and a “polishing partner” that wishes to remain anonymous (85 percent). Read more here.
Antiquorum will auction this Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 1665 that once belonged to filmmaker and oceanographer Philippe Cousteau Sr. during its sale later this month. It’s expected to fetch up to $150,000. The stainless steel diver’s chronometer wristwatch features center seconds, helium escape valve, double-red Sea-Dweller logo, date and Rolex Oyster fliplock bracelet. Read more here.
Storm Mountain Diamonds recovered this 23.82-carat pink diamond from its Kao mine in the Kingdom of Lesotho this week. Dubbed the “Lesotho Storm,” the diamond will be offered for sale by Fusion/Hennig Tenders in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Antwerp between Sept. 21 and Oct. 7 alongside two yellow diamonds weighing 51 and 35 carats. Read more here.
The Diamond Empowerment Fund announced that Jane Seymour, David Rocha and the organization he leads, Jewelers for Children, will be the recipients of its 2015 Good Awards, which recognize individuals for their leadership and impact on youth and communities around the world. The annual Good Awards event is scheduled for Jan. 8 at the Empire Penthouse Lounge in New York. Read more here.
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