A ruby and diamond ring was the highest seller at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale this week. Whilst a rare blue diamond ring failed to meet it’s minimum auction price. The oval shaped ring that holds a 13.6 carat Burmese ruby sold for $10.5 million USD to a private Asian buyer. The … Read more…
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and we do love to watch them shine and sparkle in the light. But what really makes diamonds sparkle? How Does a Diamond Sparkle? Natural diamonds taken from the ground are dull. They have no sparkle on their own. The sparkle comes from the way the jeweller cuts … Read more…
You might have heard that cushion cuts are becoming more and more popular for engagement rings – Sofia Vergara wears one, and everyone seems to be following suit. The problem is that “cushion cut” is not a single cut, but is more a “family” of cuts with possibly confusing names such as “classic cushion,” “broken … Read more…
We will be watching this Sotheby’s auction closely today. A rare blue diamond ring will lead the Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite auction in Hong Kong, estimated at AUD$9 million (HKD 55 million) to AUD$12.2 million. The pear-shaped, 5.14-carat, fancy deep blue, SI1-clarity diamond, is mounted on an 18-carat white gold ring, as described by Sotheby’s. See … Read more…
As we begin to predict the jewellery trends of 2018, nothing is more clear than the desire of consumers to find pieces that will stand up to the test of time while still embracing the contemporary options that have entered the marketplace. While the classics will never fade, these new and popular choices are bound … Read more…
Here at Australian Diamond Brokers, we think it’s only fair that we share some pieces of work that we admire. This – ladies and gentlemen – is our take on the best celebrity diamond rings. Beyonce Knowles In a list of celebrity engagements, where could we start other than with Beyonce and Jay-Z? He liked it. He … Read more…
Welcome to Melbourne: A trendy city with a world-class coffee culture, prestigious sporting history and a vibrant art scene. With a rich retail sector, you’ll never have to look far to uncover some (not so) hidden gems. Buying a diamond is an expensive decision; and not one to make without care. When buying, consider … Read more…
Diamonds are more than fabulous fine cut jewels. They’re a dazzling chunk of modern culture. We name all sorts of things after them- songs, products and artwork. That’s not to mention books. We’ve chosen five of the best diamond reads around. And here they are: The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, F Scott Fitzgerald, 1922 … Read more…
Second hand diamonds Unlike gold and silver, diamonds are not indexed as a tradable commodity. Their value is therefore determined by market demand. Consequently, it can be difficult to sell a second hand diamond. Similar to cars, rare and unique diamonds can appreciate. However, most diamonds depreciate once they are bought. Fortunately, this is not … Read more…
Second hand diamonds Unlike gold and silver, diamonds are not indexed as a tradable commodity. Their value is therefore determined by market demand. Consequently, it can be difficult to sell a second hand diamond. Second hand diamond Similar to cars, rare and unique diamonds can appreciate. However, most diamonds depreciate once they are bought. Fortunately, … Read more…
