Rio Tinto’s 2016 Pink Diamonds Tender collection of 63 rare pink, red and violet diamonds from its Argyle mine has delivered a record result, reflecting strong global demand for these increasingly rare diamonds, the diamond producer announced recently. Known as The Chroma Collection, the 2016 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender comprised the highest quality, size and Read More →

British luxury jeweller Boodles has been appointed as a Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds, joining an exclusive group of master craftsmen and luxury jewellers entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds into fine jewellery, Rio Tinto Diamonds announced recently. Josephine Johnson, manager of Argyle Pink Diamonds, said, “Boodles are an exciting British fine jeweller with over Read More →

Diamond production of Australia-based miner Rio Tinto at its Argyle Diamond Mine reached 6.880 million carats in the first half of the year, up 4 percent from the same period a year ago, the company announced. The company attributed the increase to the continued ramp-up of underground production, resulting in higher ore volumes processed, which Read More →

A rare Argyle red diamond, along with other premium gemstones, will go under the hammer in Taipei, Taiwan on May 1. The auction will be conducted by gemstone expert Richard Li. Among the gemstones and jewellery pieces on offer is a 0.51-carat fancy red rectangular diamond from Australia’s Argyle diamond mine, with a starting price of Read More →