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Coloured diamonds poised to appreciate significantly as supply dries up — broker

Natural fancy coloured diamonds are the most concentrated form of wealth on earth, said Colin Ferguson, CEO of Rare Investment.


The Graff Vivid Yellow Diamond Sets New Record at Sotheby’s Geneva

Anthony DeMarco of Forbes Online reports on the amazing sale of The Graff Vivid Yellow Diamond for $16.3 million dollars on May 14th and how it almost didn’t sell.


Flawless Fancy Vivid Blue diamond is renamed The Winston Blue and sets a new world record at Christies Geneva

The Jewellery Editor discusses the extraordinary sale of The Winston Blue, the Flawless Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond that set a new world record at Christie’s on May 14th 2014


29.62 Carat Blue Rough Diamond Fetches $26 Million

Rapaport reports on Petra Diamonds Limited selling an exceptional 29.62-carat blue rough diamond recovered from the Cullinan mine in South Africa during a highly competitive bidding process.


A Rising Appetite to Invest in Colored Diamonds

A discussion of the current climate for investing in Color Diamonds outlining fundamentals and the desire for investors to diversify portfolios as a hedge against volatile equity markets.


Pink Diamond Sells for $83M at Sotheby’s

Rapaport reports on The Pink Star selling for a record $83 Million now the highest price ever paid for a fancy color diamond at auction.

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Christies to Auction 15-Carat Orange Diamond in Geneva

Christie’s Geneva will present ”The Orange,” a rare pear-shaped,14.82-carat, VS1, type IIa, vivid orange diamond at its magnificent jewels sale  on November 12 with a presale estimate of $17-$20 million.


Diamonds To Outperform Gold In 2012?

“The 2012 diamond outlook is positive as is this year’s forecast for gold. But, do the gems have the potential to outperform the metal?”

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Colored Diamonds: An Insider’s Guide

Departures magazine provides an insider look as to why color diamonds are dominating today’s jewelry auctions.