Feb 01
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An auction house based in Glasgow in Scotland has reported the theft of premiere jewelry almost worth half a million British pounds. The auction house, known simply as Mctear’s Auctioneers, reported the theft to the local police. According to the auction house that is located on Meiklewood Road in the Strathclyde region, around 300 items were stolen from their premises and their aggregate value was to the tune of 430, 000 British pounds. Continue reading »
Jan 20
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A diamond stolen from the store of Graff Diamonds in London has resurfaced through a pawn shop in Hong Kong. Graff Diamonds, which states that it is suing the Hong Kong based pawn shop in New York to get the diamond back, found the diamond when it was given to the Gemological Institute of America for certification by the owner of the Hong Kong pawn shop owner himself. The stone is a 16 carat yellow diamond and is valued at around 20 million American dollars. Continue reading »
Jan 12
Not the actual bracelet.
A highly skilled plumber managed to save a woman from facing the financial and social blushes of a particularly expensive flush. Continue reading »
Dec 22
The kettle of the Salvation Army has been on the receiving end of many donations from conscientious citizens. In fact, the large donations have come in a variety of ways through kettles placed in different cities. The most recent example of the giving and sensitive nature of the people was noted in Miami, where the kettle of the Salvation Army received a diamond ring. Whether the ring is a result of someone’s honest and caring heart or the effects of the joyous holiday season round the corner, the Salvation Army will be able to use the donation to help many people who are in need. Continue reading »
Dec 21
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Reports suggest that the Robert Mugabe government in Zimbabwe is all set to use conflict diamonds to fund its campaign in the upcoming elections of the country. The proceeds from diamond sales of the country are all set to be used for financing a campaign of violence and intimidation in the elections that are due to be held during next year. Continue reading »
Nov 29
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Diamonds have always been a favorite tool of embellishment for humanity. However, the way diamonds will be seen in London in the following year will be something that is completely different from everything seen in human history. If you are a follower of modern forms of art then you will have already figured out the fact that this display will be the Damien Hirst piece titled ‘For the Love of God. ‘For the Love of God’ is one of the many masterpieces of Damien Hirst, and it will be displayed in the Turbine Hall of Tate Modern. Continue reading »
Nov 23
The record for yellow diamonds at an auction has been broken by the famed Sun Drop Diamond in the recent auction held by Sotheby’s in Geneva, Switzerland. There has always been a lot of demand for exceptional and rare demands in the auction circuits amongst the collectors, and such records keep getting broken on a regular basis. The Sun Drop Diamond, which is an extremely rare and unique diamond, went for more than USD 10.9 million. The iconic diamond’s true value i.e. its value plus the commission amounts to USD 12.4 million. The pre auction estimates for the value of the Sun Drop Diamond was in the range of USD 11 million and USD 15 million. Continue reading »
Nov 16
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When it comes to diamonds, You never expect a bargain sale or any value that is below the true worth of the diamond. However, this is exactly what happened in a recent auction held in the great country of Canada. In simple words, the world of diamonds sat up and took notice in astonishment as a 50 carat diamond was auctioned off at a mere USD 3 million. Continue reading »
Nov 14
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The return of the biannual Geneva jewelry auctions is around the corner and this time, as always, they have maintained their tradition of offering some of the most exquisite premier jewelry and diamonds on the planet. Continue reading »
Oct 31
A lot of people own jewelry items that they do not know much about. While this is not relevant for new jewelry items, the story is completely different for antique jewelry items, especially antique premiere jewelry items. This is why a museum in Batesville has decided to hold a jewelry presentation for the citizens of the city. The Old Independence Regional Museum, as per its curator, will be holding a jewelry presentation wherein people can bring their antique jewelry items for analysis by experts of the field. Continue reading »
