A pair of fancy vivid orange-yellow diamond earrings weighing 12.20 and 11.96 carats will be the top lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale on December 6 in New York. The earrings, which are named “California Sunset Diamonds,” are estimated at $7 million – $12 million.
A ring with a similar fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond weighing 5.16 carats has an estimate of $1.5 million – $2 million.
A 5.16-carat fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond has an estimate of $1.5 million – $2 million CHRISTIE’S
There haven’t been many details released yet for Christie’s final jewelry auction of 2023, but the sale will include several fancy colored diamonds, white diamonds and colored gems. As always, there will be signed jewels from important collections.
Diamonds are among the hardest natural substances on Earth, which means that they are very durable and resistant to damage. However, while diamonds themselves are difficult to damage but not impossible, the metal and setting that hold the diamond in place can be vulnerable to wear and tear.
If a diamond ring is worn regularly, it can be exposed to a range of environmental factors such as dust, dirt, and chemicals, which can dull the metal and damage the setting. Additionally, accidental impacts, knocks, or scratches can potentially cause the diamond to become loose or even dislodge completely from its setting.
Therefore, it’s essential to take good care of your diamond ring, keep it clean and dry, and avoid wearing it during any activities that could expose it to undue stress or impact. Regular professional inspections by a jeweler can also help to detect and prevent any potential issues that could lead to damage.
It is recommended to have your diamond ring checked at least once a year by a professional jeweler. During this checkup, the jeweler will inspect the diamond to ensure it is secure in its setting and that there are no signs of damage or wear and tear. They will also clean the ring to keep it looking its best.
If you wear your diamond ring daily or engage in activities that could potentially damage the ring, such as sports or heavy manual labor, it may be advisable to have it checked more frequently, perhaps every six months or so.
It’s also a good idea to check your ring regularly at home for any signs of damage or loose stones. If you notice anything unusual, take it to a jeweler for a professional inspection right away to prevent further damage or loss of the diamond.
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Unlike other insurers, we only insure certified diamond jewellery. As the diamond experts, we appreciate the worth of your diamonds and guarantee to replace them like for like.
De Beers marketing spend this years is more than $140 million, This is the biggest De Beers push in a decade.
The marketing will focus on increasing consumer demand for diamond jewellery in US, China and Indian markets.
The De Beers brands, Forevermark and De Beers Diamond Jewellers. Will
receive the most funding, But Debeers will also increase its
contributions to the Diamond Producers Association and India’s Gem &
Jewellery Export Promotion Council.
Stephen Lussier, De Beers’ executive vice president of marketing and CEO of Forevermark. Said the consumer expenditure for diamond jewellery over the past five years collectively has been the highest on record. and this made the outlook positive.
In Taylor Swift’s new music video for “Look What You Made Me Do.” The pop star is seen sitting in a bathtub full of diamonds.
Well surprise they used real diamonds, no fakes. The Jewellery pieces
were on loan from celebrity jeweller Neil Lane. And have a value of
well over $10 million USD.
The rough-diamond market slowed during last week’s De Beers July sight, with prices on the secondary market decreasing.
De Beers sold $572 million of rough in the sixth sales cycle, an
increase of 6% from the previous sight and 8% from the same period a
year ago, the company said Tuesday. However, rough dealers were
reselling boxes of De Beers goods for no premium, or at a loss, in
contrast to the buoyant activity in the first half of the year,
sightholders said.
While De Beers kept its prices generally steady, prices on the
secondary market were about 4% to 5% lower than they were following the
June sight, dealers reported. “Taking into account the real cost of the
boxes [including tax, broker fees and other costs], the box prices
represented a loss to the sellers,” Dudu Harari of diamond broker
Bluedax said in a report on the sight.
The cooling of the market comes as diamond cutters are finally
realizing that the mismatch between rough and polished prices has made
it difficult for them to make money on goods, one rough broker told
Rapaport News on Tuesday.
Demand for polished diamonds remains weak, resulting in slim profit
margins for manufacturers, sightholders said, as rough prices increased
an estimated 3% in the first half. “This sight, we saw a paradigm
shift,” the rough broker explained.
“There wasn’t much demand for De Beers boxes on the secondary market.
This was a very significant difference from sight five. “The wheels
have come off the bus as far as the rough market is concerned,” the
broker added. “If something doesn’t change at the end of the pipeline,
we could see a drop in rough prices.” De Beers, meanwhile, said demand
for its goods was solid across its product range, as the miner had
reported in previous sights.
“With Diwali being earlier than normal in 2017, we saw some demand
from Indian diamantaires pulled forward from sight seven,” said De Beers
CEO Bruce Cleaver. “This was due to these customers needing to make
rough-diamond purchases in sufficient time to complete their polishing
before the holiday begins.” De Beers continued its recent practice of
not offering any “ex-plan” goods — excess rough that the miner makes
available beyond what it has agreed to supply sightholders — according
to the anonymous broker.
Buyers reported shortages in certain rough categories, in line with earlier sales this year.
The 2.11 carat radiant cut fancy red Argyle Everglow, the top lot of the 2017 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender New York.
Four graded fancy red and another four as purplish red. There were
also two violet diamonds and one blue, with the remaining 41 graded
pink.
Following the preview held this week in New York, the diamonds will
travel to Hong Kong and then come back to New York in September, before
returning to Australia where they were mined.
At DCLA Diamonds we design your ring or dress ring using our new diamond stock. Or if you have sentimental diamond jewellery we can redesign a bespoke ring. Which makes them fashionable and wearable.
DCLA can help you sell or auction your diamond jewellery and get you the correct value:
If you are you considering selling your diamond, but feel as though you have no idea how or where to begin with the process?
This article will give you a few tips to help you along the way. TIP #1 Diamonds are usually given to display love,
making the sentimental value higher to the seller than the actual value
to a buyer. Should you be in the market to sell your diamond, make sure
you are ready to part with the diamond before begining the process. TIP #2 Be sure of the quality and authenticity of
what you are trying to sell. Make sure of the quality and the grade of
the stone. This is most important for the ultimate value of the diamond.
There have been many instances where a seller is committed to selling
their diamond only to find out the quality isn’t as described when
originally purchased.
There are Jewellers or services available, who will give an unbiased
assessment of your stone. But it is far more valuable in the long run to
get a report from a recognised Laboratory.
It is also recommended to verify the report matches the Laser
inscription before placing your diamond on the market, to assure your
diamond is the same stone should it not sell. TIP #3 Now that you have an accurate report of the
quality, make sure you get a realistic selling value. Believing the
diamond holds a higher value than it truly possesses will lead to a
challenging, frustrating experience which can be dragged out.
An appraiser can assist you with determining a fair selling, price so
you can avoid this pitfall. Diamonds are priced in US dollars, so your
diamonds price will be affected when converted to your local currency.
A good way to see current retail values is to visit online stores like dcladiamondexchange.com.au or bluenile.com. TIP #4 There are many ways to sell a preloved
diamond or diamond jewellery. Research your selling options to make an
educated decision that works best for you. Be it an online market or
exploring options through a local jeweller or dealer, be sure you are
using the best option for your needs.
Example, if time is not of the essence, an online market or an
auction house could be the best way forward. If you want a quick sale,
visiting your local dealer may be the best option. DCLA Diamond Laboratory provides an internationally recognised and respected report to any seller or prospective buyer. DCLA will provide you with an experience expert to
advise you and give you the accurate value protecting you when selling.
Our goal is to provide you with as much knowledge as possible.
Visit www.dcla.com.au for information advice or to make an appointment.
Or call us on 1300 413 425 or Sydney 02 92612104
