Argyle diamond set to fetch millions

Argyle diamond

This rare sparkler may be worth millions but its discovery at Argyle in the Kimberley won’t be enough to stop the mine’s closure next year. Mine operator Rio Tinto says the Argyle Octavia is one of the biggest gem quality white diamonds found at the mine over its 35 year history. The 28.84 carat rock … Read more

Botswana unveils rare 20 carat blue diamond

Botswana Blue Diamond

“The 20.46 carat oval shape fancy precious rock has been named “The Okavango Blue” in honour of the Okavango Delta, the country’s wildlife rich world heritage site”

$1 million plus perfume bottle

diamond perfume bottle

This record breaking perfume bottle is covered in 3,500 diamonds. The new unisex fragrance made by Spirit of Dubai Par fums is also described as the world’s most expensive at a cost of $1.295 million. The bottle was designed by Asghar Adam Ali Ibrahim, and sits in a wheeled pedestal. It is also the tallest … Read more