SOTHEBY’S GENEVA is delighted to announce that it will present – in its sale of Magnificent Jewels on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 – one of the most important and beautiful gemstones ever to come up for auction: an exceptionally rare and truly magnificent pink diamond of the purest, vibrant hue, weighing 24.78 carats and graded [...]
Victoria’s Secrets 2010 Fantasy Bra – How Many Diamonds? How many Millions?
That time of year has come – the time to find out how valuable, or perhaps priceless is a better term, the Victoria’s Secrets 2010 Fantasy Bra is. The details have yet to be revealed, though the value of the diamond bra, known as the ‘ultimate holiday’, has been going up and down since the [...]
A Pair of 10.88-carat Perfect Brilliant-Cut D/Flawless White Diamonds sells for US$4.82 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite – WORLD RECORD PRICE PER CARAT FOR ANY ROUND WHITE DIAMOND
A Pair of 10.88-carat Perfect Brilliant-Cut D/Flawless White Diamonds sells for HK$37.62 million / US$4.82 million (Est. HK$25-30 million) – marking a WORLD RECORD PRICE PER CARAT FOR ANY ROUND WHITE DIAMOND of HK$1,728,860/US$221,649 per carat. A 5.14-carat Fancy Vivid Round Yellow Diamond Ring of Extremely Rare Round Shape and Unrivalled Colour Saturation sells for [...]
Inhorgenta Poll: German jewellery and watch retail believes in growth
There is a definite upwards trend in German jewellery and watch retail following the recent uncertain economic period. This became evident in the latest opinion poll among 100 jewellery and watch retailers held by Messe Munchen, the organizer of inhorgenta. In cooperation with IBH Retail Consultants the poll analyzed the current mood and situation of [...]
Macro diamond results from the first twelve holes from the T1 bulk sample on the Metalex – Arctic Star Diamond Corp joint venture
Metalex Ventures Ltd. (TSXV : MTX) (“Metalex”) is pleased to report macro diamond results from the first twelve holes from the T1 bulk sample on the Metalex – Arctic Star Diamond Corp (TSXV : ADD) joint venture. In April 2010, the Company completed a bulk sampling program on its T1 and U2 diamondiferous kimberlite pipes [...]
Russian Diamond Giant Alrosa Says Its Revenue Exceeds That From Before the Global Economic Crisis
According to preliminary results, diamond company ALROSA’s 9M2010 revenue exceeds the level of 9M2009 and the pre-crisis 9M results for 2007-2008. ALROSA’s preliminary 9M2010 financial result is net profit of RUB 5.6 bln compared to RUB 8.8 bln loss in previous year. ALROSA has increased revenue 1.5 times compared to pre-crisis levels of 9M 2007 [...]
INVESTORS PLACE SIGNIFICANT VALUE AT RISK BY NOT CONSISTENTLY HOLDING GOLD
Investors who do not hold gold or view it purely as a temporary safe haven asset are failing to harness its full potential to protect wealth, according to a new study published by the World Gold Council (WGC) today. In its latest report, Gold: Hedging Against Tail Risk, the WGC shows that a modest, consistent [...]
INVESTMENT DEMAND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ROBUST GOLD MARKET DURING 2010
Demand for gold will remain robust during 2010 as a result of accelerating demand from India and China, as well as increasing global investment demand driven by continuing uncertainty over public debt and economic recovery, the World Gold Council (“WGC”) said. According to the WGC’s Gold Demand Trends report for Q2 2010, published today, demand [...]
2010 Nobel Peace Prize for the Special Court for Sierra Leone ?
The Special Court for Sierra Leone is said to be among the nominees for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. The Special Court for Sierra Leone was set up jointly by the Government of Sierra Leone and the United Nations. It is mandated to try those who bear the greatest responsibility for serious violations of international [...]
Global Witness welcomes UN report highlighting link between minerals and conflict in Diamond-Rich DRC and calls for end to impunity for crimes
Global Witness welcomes the confirmation, in a landmark UN report published today, of strong links between the activities of brutal armed groups and the trade in minerals and timber in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Global Witness has been campaigning for over 10 years on the Congo conflict, and strongly backs the UN’s call for [...]
Junior diamond miner Diamcor Appoints CFO
Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V:DMI) (the “Company”) announces the appointment of Mr. Darren Vucurevich as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer effective as of October 1, 2010. Mr. Vucurevich has been a director of the Company since July of 2005. Since that time he has worked closely with Management to ensure that all elements of the [...]
Jewelry Retail in the US: Includes About 28,000 Specialty Stores with Combined Annual Revenue of About $30 Billion
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Jewelry Retail” report to their offering. First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, open doors, and close more deals. First Research performs the “heavy lifting” by synthesizing hundreds of sources into an easy to digest format that [...]