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Vara of London Unveils Privé Collection of Jewels
I first met Mayuri Vara in 2014 at an upscale Hong Kong bar with sweeping views of the city. It was there that the former pharmacist showed me her first collection of jewels under the brand, Vara of London. Diya pink sapphire and diamond ear jackets in 18k Gold that can be converted to studs … Read more
Kimberley’s last diamond miner, Ekapa, struggles to stay afloat as artisanal miner deal unravels
KIMBERLEY Ekapa Mining, the last major diamond company operating in Kimberley, has imposed a three-month, 12.5% salary reduction across the board on its staff in an attempt to remain economically viable in the face of slumping diamond prices and renewed problems with illegal miners on its property. The operation was formerly run as a joint … Read more
GEM DIAMONDS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT LARGE DIAMONDS’ PRICES DESPITE MARKET
Gem Diamonds, which operates the Letšeng diamond mine in Lesotho, has published its sales performance for the first half of the year ended June 20, 2019. Gem Diamonds sold 55,714 carats during the period, achieving an average price of $1,697 per carat – 10% more than the average price for H2 2018. Revenue for the … Read more
3.72 Carat Diamond found at Crater of Diamonds State Park
A 3.72 Carat diamond was discovered at Arkansas State Park. Miranda Hollingshead 27 year old of Texas discovered the diamond during her first trip to the park. Miranda said she was in town visiting siblings and they wanted to do something fun, so they visited the park. An hour into their search, she found the … Read more
Anna Hu’s 100 Carat Yellow Diamond Necklace
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Anna Hu’s 100 Carat Yellow Diamond
