Thursday, 7 December 2017

Graff Blue Diamond Ring Fetches $12.5 Million




A crossover ring with two fancy vivid blue diamonds designed by Graff Jewellers has smashed its pre-sale estimate.
The ring has sold at the Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction fetching more than $12.5 million USD.

Source: DCLA

Graff Blue Diamond Ring Fetches $12.5 Million




A crossover ring with two fancy vivid blue diamonds designed by Graff Jewellers has smashed its pre-sale estimate.
The ring has sold at the Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction fetching more than $12.5 million USD.

Source: DCLA

Wednesday, 6 December 2017

Graff Blue Diamond Ring To Lead Christie’s Auction

Fancy colour diamonds will lead Magnificent Jewels sale on Wednesday.

Topping the sale is a Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond  ring designed by Graff Jewellers. Estimated price is $6.5 million – $8.5 million USD.

The two Vivid blue Diamonds weighing approximately 3.36 and 2.71 carats with VVS2 and VS1 clarity grades are set in a crossover design, In a platinum setting.

Source: DCLA 

Graff Blue Diamond Ring To Lead Christie’s Auction

Fancy colour diamonds will lead Magnificent Jewels sale on Wednesday.

Topping the sale is a Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond  ring designed by Graff Jewellers. Estimated price is $6.5 million – $8.5 million USD.

The two Vivid blue Diamonds weighing approximately 3.36 and 2.71 carats with VVS2 and VS1 clarity grades are set in a crossover design, In a platinum setting.

Source: DCLA 

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Peace Diamond Sells For $6.5 million at auction



Named the Peace Diamond the 709 carat rough diamond is the 14th largest ever recovered.

The rough diamond has sold for  $8.55 million at an auction in New York, with all proceeds going to the impoverished Sierra Leone diggers who discovered it.

Sierra Leone will now be watched closely to make sure they see the social benefits from the sale of the diamond as the government promised.

The buyer of the Rough Diamond is Laurence Graff. One of the world’s top jewellers and founder of Graff Diamonds.

Source: DCLA 

Peace Diamond Sells For $6.5 million at auction



Named the Peace Diamond the 709 carat rough diamond is the 14th largest ever recovered.

The rough diamond has sold for  $8.55 million at an auction in New York, with all proceeds going to the impoverished Sierra Leone diggers who discovered it.

Sierra Leone will now be watched closely to make sure they see the social benefits from the sale of the diamond as the government promised.

The buyer of the Rough Diamond is Laurence Graff. One of the world’s top jewellers and founder of Graff Diamonds.

Source: DCLA 

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.

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