Singapore

Gemfields discovers ‘exceptionally’ rare matching rubies

Gemfields, the coloured gemstone supplier, has said it has discovered an ‘exceptionally’ rare pair of matching rubies from its Montepuez mine in Mozambique.  With a combined weight of 45 carats, the two rough rubies will now form one of the highlights at the company’s ruby auction, taking place in Singapore…

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Gemfields reports record-sales at £27m ruby auction

Gemfields has announced the results of its recent  higher quality rough ruby auction, which saw an average realised price of $689 (£440) and total sales of $43.3m 27.6m – the highest value achieved at a Gemfields auction.  The auction, hosted in Singapore from 3 to 8 of December, saw 62,936…

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Gemfields success at inaugural ruby auction

Gemfields has generated total revenue of $33.5 million at its first rough ruby and corundum auction held in Singapore. The auction, which was held in Singapore from June 12 to 17, saw over 2.03 million carats of ruby and corundum placed on offer, of which 1.82 million carats were sold,…

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Baird & Co opens new Singapore sales office

Bullion manufacturer and jewellery producer Baird & Co has opened a new sales office in Singapore. The office, which opened “for furniture to be wheeled in” today, will comprise around three sales people, and is expected to be an English-speaking operation. The firm says that Singapore has been seen as…

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