diamonds
Christie's Hong Kong asked model and actress Lynn Xiong to show off a beautiful 75-carat briolette-style diamond. Expected to sell for between $8.5 to 12.5 million U.S. dollars, it's the largest pear-shaped diamond of its kind...
Paying tribute to some of the greatest Russian ballets, including the romantic dance "La Esmeralda," Geneva-based jeweler Fabergé has introduced a new line in its High Jewellery Collection named "Les Danses Fantasques."Founded in Russia in 1842, Fabergé is...
Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) last night played host to a magical event celebrating the opening of a unique one-day-only exhibition of beautiful jewels from the Cartier Naturellement collection. The Naturellement exhibition celebrates the Cartiers...
Judging by his two recent encounters with members of the British Royal Family, Australian jewellery designer John Calleija is well on his way to becoming a familiar name in the world of royal fashion accessories.Most recently, Calleija designed a bespoke...
Perfection in a diamond is measured precisely by its carats, clarity, cut, and color — the famous “four Cs.” When it comes to colored diamonds, however, one must add intensity and purity of hue. The matrix of these qualities is used to determine a stone’s...
What began as a visit to an Italian master jeweller at the age of 17 - a trip suggested by his mother who recognised her son’s talent - turned into a career as one of the world’s most talented and desirable jewellers for Australian Stefano Canturi who this...
The market for fine diamonds and desirable jewels in Australia was given a boost with the strong results achieved during the Sotheby’s Australia Fine Jewellery sale held in Melbourne on the 11th of September.A sale total of $1,213,992 including buyer's...
The most innovative and creative jewellery designers from Australia and New Zealand were recognised at the biennial JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards on the 3rd of September during an awards ceremony held at the Sydney Hilton Hotel.After narrowing the 112...
It's currently Luxury Week at Christie's, which, ironically, is a chance for the auction house to be slightly more populist than normal. The high-end highlights of the jewelry and watch sales that took place Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, barely cracked...
A diamond single-stone ring by Van Cleef & Arpels heads Bonhams Australia May 27 Fine Jewellery sale being held in Sydney. Selling as lot 190, the ring consists of a step-cut diamond, weighing 7.00 carats, which is complemented by triangular-cut...
