Diamond
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Nov- 2015 -30 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Petra recovers 23-carat pink diamond
Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 23.16-carat pink diamond from its Williamson mine in Tanzania. The pink diamond is described as having “exceptional colour and clarity” and is an example of the high-quality pink diamonds for which Williamson is known. Petra said it is its “most significant” recovery…
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27 NovemberEconomy
Record auction sales boost jewellery investment performance
Record auction sales and strong demand for coloured diamonds and pearls have helped boost the investment performance of jewellery, according to estate agent Knight Frank. Launched at an event held at the Mayfair headquarters of auction house Bonhams, the latest edition of the firm’s Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) focused on…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Signet Jewelers sales up 3.3% in Q3
Jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers has reported a 3.3% increase in same-store sales in its third quarter financial results. The group – parent company of H Samuel and Ernest Jones – reported that total sales were also up 3.3% for the 13 weeks ending 31 October, 2015, to $1.216bn (£805m)…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Ernest Jones to open at London Designer Outlet
Ernest Jones, the diamond jewellery and watch retailer, is set to open a new store at London’s only outlet centre, London Designer Outlet (LDO). The retailer – owned by the Signet Jewelers group and was established in 1949 – will unveil its 1,786 sq ft outlet store at LDO in…
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24 NovemberCrime
£30,000 worth of jewellery stolen in Cornwall smash-and-grab
Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole some £30,000 worth of goods from a jewellers in Cornwall. The incident, which took place at Little Jems Jewellers in Treganna Place shortly after 3:50am on Saturday, 21 November, saw the offenders enter the shop by smashing the front glass door…
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23 November
JOB POST: Treasure House Company
Treasure House Company is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sales Representative to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will have established contacts with independent jewellers and key account groups. They will have a passion for sales and customer service which will enable them to generate sales and promote…
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19 NovemberInternational
Lucara finds 1,111-carat diamond in Botswana mine
Diamond producer Lucara has announced the recovery of a 1,111 carat gem quality, Type IIa diamond. The magnificent stone, which originated from the south lobe of Lucara’s Karowe Mine, is the world’s second largest gem quality diamond ever recovered and the largest ever to be recovered through a modern processing facility. The stone was…
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12 NovemberAuctions
‘Blue Moon’ diamond sells for record £31.8m
A blue diamond, formerly known as the ‘Blue Moon Diamond’, has been auctioned for a world record 48.6m Swiss francs (£31.8m). The 12-carat diamond, which was auctioned at Sotheby’s in Geneva yesterday (November 11), beat the previous auction record for any diamond held by The Graff Pink (24.78-carats), which sold…
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11 NovemberAuctions
Rare pink diamond sells for record £19m
Auction house Christie’s has sold the largest vivid pink diamond to be offered at auction for a record 28.7m Swiss francs (£19m). The cushion-shaped vivid pink diamond, which was sold yesterday (10 November) at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva, set a new record for any vivid pink diamond at 16.08…
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5 NovemberAuctions
Margaret Thatcher’s jewellery to be auctioned by Christie’s
Auction house Christie’s is set to auction a collection of jewellery owned by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Some 350 historic and personal lots will be offered across two sales by the auction house. A flagship auction will present 150 lots and take place in London at Christie’s headquarters on…
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