Jewellery Archives

The Debswana Diamond Company's board said it has given the go ahead to works that are to extend the life of the Jwaneng mine

Business

Botswana, De Beers approve $1 bn deal in world’s top diamond mine

Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers have approved a $1 billion investment to dig under the world’s richest diamond mine by volume, their...

AFPJanuary 10, 2024

The Bleu Royal sold for nearly $2.5 million per carat

Business

Bleu Royal diamond rakes in nearly $44 mn at Geneva auction

An exceptionally rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, selling for more than $40 million, making it one of the most...

AFPNovember 7, 2023

Chang Juben, chairman of Taiwan's Association of Jade Collectors, shows a Yuan dynasty jade belt ornament featuring a carving of a dragon among clouds

World

Taiwan’s antique jade dealers see trade losing lustre

Lee's shop in Taipei's Da'an district holds ancient treasures worth more than a condominium located in the same neighbourhood.

AFPAugust 17, 2023

The Koh-i-Noor seen on the Queen Mother's Crown during the 2002 funeral of the Queen mother

World

Crown jewel carries weight of UK’s colonial past

The star of Britain’s crown jewels, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, is back on view after a notable absence from Charles III’s coronation that highlighted the...

AFPJuly 26, 2023

The 55.22-carat Estrela de Fura is the most valuable ruby ever sold at auction

Business

Ruby gemstone sells for record $34.8 million

A ruby sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $34.8 million, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone.

AFPJune 8, 2023

The Bessborough Diamond Tiara was crafted in 1931 for Roberte Ponsonby, the Countess of Bessborough

World

Coronation tiara crowns Geneva jewels auction

A dazzling tiara worn at two British coronations and the Star of Egypt diamond purportedly once belonging to King Farouk are among the historic...

AFPMay 16, 2023

A Bulgari sapphire and diamond necklace will be on sale at the auction in Switzerland

Business

Jewellery with Nazi links fetches over $155 mn at controversial auction

Jewels belonging to an Austrian billionaire whose German husband made his fortune under the Nazis raked in more than $155 million.

AFPMay 10, 2023

A Bulgari diamond and emerald bracelet, part of the estate of Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten that will be put up for auction

World

Jewellery with Nazi links set to fetch $150mn at auction

Christie’s auction house will next week launch the sale of hundreds of jewels that belonged to Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten, whose German businessman husband...

AFPApril 30, 2023