Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Rapaport Launches Diamond Education Platform

A new innovative e-learning platform designed to increases knowledge and productivity for professionals in the diamond and jewellery industry. 

 

The Rapaport Group is pleased to announce the launch of Rapaport Academy. This new innovative e-learning platform increases knowledge and productivity for professionals in the diamond and jewelry industry. Written and delivered by Rapaport and independent industry experts, the Rapaport Academy’s online courses are a springboard to career success in the diamond industry.

Fundamentals of Diamond Trading Promo Video


Rapaport Academy’s first course “Fundamentals of Diamond Trading,” focuses on the commercial and practical aspects of the diamond trade, with the goal of improving participants’ skills and confidence to trade diamonds. The course helps students understand how diamonds are traded in the global marketplace, including trading rules, customs, traditions, and terminology. Topics include: best practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, diamond pricing, online diamond trading, technological innovation, market trends and tips for professional trading.

The online format of the Rapaport education platform enables students to study at their own pace, anywhere and at any time. This new course is ideal for both diamond professionals and newcomers to the industry.

Additional information is available at www.rapaportacademy.com.

Rapaport Launches Diamond Education Platform

A new innovative e-learning platform designed to increases knowledge and productivity for professionals in the diamond and jewellery industry. 

 

The Rapaport Group is pleased to announce the launch of Rapaport Academy. This new innovative e-learning platform increases knowledge and productivity for professionals in the diamond and jewelry industry. Written and delivered by Rapaport and independent industry experts, the Rapaport Academy’s online courses are a springboard to career success in the diamond industry.

Fundamentals of Diamond Trading Promo Video


Rapaport Academy’s first course “Fundamentals of Diamond Trading,” focuses on the commercial and practical aspects of the diamond trade, with the goal of improving participants’ skills and confidence to trade diamonds. The course helps students understand how diamonds are traded in the global marketplace, including trading rules, customs, traditions, and terminology. Topics include: best practices, legal and ethical responsibilities, diamond pricing, online diamond trading, technological innovation, market trends and tips for professional trading.

The online format of the Rapaport education platform enables students to study at their own pace, anywhere and at any time. This new course is ideal for both diamond professionals and newcomers to the industry.

Additional information is available at www.rapaportacademy.com.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

The Pink Promise Has Sold For Nearly $32 Million




Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction was held on November 28th in Hong Kong.

The Stand out diamond was the incredibly rare 14.93 carat Fancy Vivid  Pink Diamond with a VVS1 Clarity.

The Vivid Pink Diamond described by Christie’s as the “Picasso of the Pink Diamond world,” sold for an incredible $31,861,000  approximately $2.13 million per carat.

Only one in every Thousand diamonds mined is classified as Fancy Colour.

The Pink Promise Diamond is Fancy Vivid which is the highest possible colour grade for Fancy Colour Diamond.

Source: DCLA

The Pink Promise Has Sold For Nearly $32 Million




Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction was held on November 28th in Hong Kong.

The Stand out diamond was the incredibly rare 14.93 carat Fancy Vivid  Pink Diamond with a VVS1 Clarity.

The Vivid Pink Diamond described by Christie’s as the “Picasso of the Pink Diamond world,” sold for an incredible $31,861,000  approximately $2.13 million per carat.

Only one in every Thousand diamonds mined is classified as Fancy Colour.

The Pink Promise Diamond is Fancy Vivid which is the highest possible colour grade for Fancy Colour Diamond.

Source: DCLA

Monday, 27 November 2017

Prince Harry Designs Meghan Markle’s Engagement Ring




Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed after 16 months of dating that they are engaged to be married.

Set in yellow gold the three stones diamond ring features the central stone from Botswana Southern Africa, a country Prince Harry has visited many times over his life, and where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent time together.

The two side stones come from the personal collection of the Prince’s late mother Diana Princess of Wales.

Source: DCLA 

Prince Harry Designs Meghan Markle’s Engagement Ring




Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed after 16 months of dating that they are engaged to be married.

Set in yellow gold the three stones diamond ring features the central stone from Botswana Southern Africa, a country Prince Harry has visited many times over his life, and where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent time together.

The two side stones come from the personal collection of the Prince’s late mother Diana Princess of Wales.

Source: DCLA 

Thursday, 23 November 2017

Letšeng Finds Seventh Big Diamond of the Year




Diamond Miner Gem Diamonds has found a 202 carat rough diamond at its  Letšeng mine in Lesotho, Sothern Africa. The rough diamond is the latest of seven recovered over 100 carats this year. 

The D colour type IIa diamond was recovered when they mine switched to the higher grade K6 section of the main pipe earlier this year.

The Letšeng mine is one of the highest diamond deposits by value in the world with the an average price of $2,397 per carat for the July tender.

Source: DCLA 

Tiffany Buys Back Titanic Watch for Record $1.97m

Tiffany & Co paid a record $1.97m for a gold pocket watch it made in 1912, and which was gifted to the captain of a ship that rescued mo...