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101.73 Carat Diamond Sets Record at Christie’s Auction

JaclynPosted on 05/20/2013
by Jaclyn

Christie’s Geneva sale of fine jewels on Wednesday May 16, 2013 included a huge pear-shaped loose diamond that weighs a shocking 101.73 carats.  The rare gem took a staggering 21 months to polish and is a D colored and flawless … Continue reading →

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17 Arrested in Connection to Brussels Diamond Heist

JaclynPosted on 05/13/2013
by Jaclyn

In February, over $50 million worth of diamonds were stolen from a Brussels runway in one of the largest jewelry heists in history.  Since the incident, 17 people have been arrested after coordinated raids have taken place by police in … Continue reading →

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Rare Blue Diamond Ring Sets Record Price

JaclynPosted on 04/29/2013
by Jaclyn

The ‘Trombino’ ring originally made by Bvlgari set a new world record with the last week.  The rare blue diamond ring sold of an impressive $9.5 million, or $1.8 million per carat.  The previous record for a blue diamond was … Continue reading →

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2.10 Carat Diamond Found at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Posted on 04/08/2013
by deBebians

Andrea Murphy of Gentry, Arkansas visited the Crater of Diamonds State Park with her family to celebrate her birthday.  Crater of Diamonds State Park is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.  Since the diamond is the birthstone of April, isn’t it fitting … Continue reading →

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Guinness Record for Most Expensive Necklace Set

Posted on 03/27/2013
by deBebians

Mouawad’s 637-ct diamond necklace has been declared as the world’s most expensive necklace by Guinness World Records.  The necklace features a stunning, 407.48 ct flawless yellow diamond, which is rightfully named L’Incomparable.  The natural colored diamond features a shield step … Continue reading →

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$50 Million in Diamonds Stolen at Brussels Airport

Posted on 02/20/2013
by deBebians

$50 million worth of diamonds were stolen from a jet in Brussels this week on Feb. 18th in what can only be described as a very Ocean’s 11-esque crime.  The eight thieves stole the diamonds on the airport’s runway before … Continue reading →

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Sotheby’s December Diamond Auction Breaks Record

Posted on 12/13/2012
by deBebians

Sotheby’s December sale of Magnificent Jewels broke their previous record.  The previous record was from 2010 when the auction house tallied an impressive $54,327,840, but this December they sold a magnificent $64,765,013. This success of this auction was largely contributed … Continue reading →

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GIA Opens New Grading Lab in Japan

Posted on 12/04/2012
by deBebians

The Gemological Institute of America or GIA has opened a new grading laboratory in Tokyo, Japan.  This is the ninth global location for the highly esteemed diamond and gemstone grading laboratory. “Bringing GIA’s diamond grading standards and research-backed lab services … Continue reading →

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Blue Diamond Sets New World Record

Posted on 11/15/2012
by deBebians

This has been an exciting month for record-setting loose diamonds.  Not only did the Archduke Joseph Diamond fetch a record setting $21.5 million this week, but a flawless, deep-blue gemstone also set another world record.  The diamond sold at auction … Continue reading →

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Woman Finds Lost Engagement Ring Taken by Sandy

Posted on 11/13/2012
by deBebians

Many people are still recovering from the devastation that was bestowed upon them due to super storm Sandy.  However, at least one woman has experienced a bit of luck during the clean-up process in Lindenhurst, NY.  At least six different … Continue reading →

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