With support from the Antwerp diamantairs HRD Antwerp will be taking part in the Belgium Diamond Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai.
On display until October 31st, HRD Antwerp will be exhibiting an impressive collection of diamonds.
The largest exhibited diamond, the Shanghai Sun, is an impressive 100.88 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond. Originating from Botswana, the jewel was cut by Safdico in Antwerp.
The Shanghai Sun was presented to Mr. Xí Jìnpíng by Mr Johnny Kneller, CEO of Safdico, during his last visit to Belgium. A senior leader of the People’s Republic of China, he currently serves as the top-ranking member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China, the country’s Vice President.
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Rio Tinto’s annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is starting to do the rounds, and is on view to invited traders and diamond investors in Perth. This year’s tender includes 55 pink diamonds. Read the rest of this entry »
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For years the white diamond was considered the world’s most beautiful diamond, until the discovery of the Argyle mine in the East Kimberly region of Western Australia heralded the arrival of the Argyle pink diamond. A tiny portion of Argyle’s production – a fraction of one percent – is the highly prized pink diamond, the signature stone of the Argyle diamond mine. Read the rest of this entry »
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Conflict diamonds, or ‘blood diamonds’ as they’re sometimes known, are diamonds that are sold to fund the illegal operations of rebel, military and terrorist groups in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa. The trade in these illicit stones has contributed to devastating conflicts in countries such as Angola, Liberia, the Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone. Read the rest of this entry »
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Pearls are more fragile and delicate than any other gemstone or metal, they need special care to ensure they will remain clean, bright and lustrous for years to come.
There are some elements that may cause harm to your pearls such as cosmetics, perfume, moisturisers and hair spray. Even acids present in the body oils and perspiration may have a damaging effect, however to ensure you get the best use of your pearls here are a few suggestions to preserve their beauty. Read the rest of this entry »
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Diamonds need care to keep them at their brilliant best. A clean diamond reflects light better than one that has been dulled by skin oils, soap, cosmetics and grease. So it is important to clean your diamonds regularly. Your jeweller is the best person to do this, and the setting can be checked at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »
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Under normal conditions gold won’t tarnish or corrode, but there are generations of stories about ‘not being able to wear gold.’ Research into the ‘gold smudge’ has revealed five basic reasons why gold can sometimes leave a black mark or a rash. Read the rest of this entry »
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It is advisable not to wear your jewellery while doing rough work, and don’t let your diamond jewellery come into contact with chemicals as the setting may pit or discolour.
If you are concerned about damaging your rings and do remove them sometimes, be sure to put them in a safe place.
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It’s surprising for most people to learn that the answer is NO.
It would be fair to assume that this confusion has arisen due to the fact that pure gold is known to be quite soft, too soft in fact to be used successfully in jewellery. 18 carat obviously contains twice as much gold as 9 carat, the assumption being that it is therefore softer. Read the rest of this entry »
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This is a quality mark and refers to the proportion of pure gold in the item.
Pure gold, which is 24ct, the metric equivalent being 1000, is generally considered too soft for practical uses in jewellery and is alloyed with other precious and base metals to increase its durability. Read the rest of this entry »
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Your valuable jewellery should be taken to your jeweller periodically for a check-up, to protect them against possible damage. Your jeweller will check that stones are still securely set and there is no wear or breakage.
At the same time you can have your jewellery cleaned, and you’ll be amazed at the difference a professional clean and polish makes.
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Store your jewellery in a way that prevents different pieces from scratching one another.
The ideal solution is to keep it in a box with separate compartments.
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Purchasing a diamond should be a memorable and pleasant experience. Your jeweller should help you feel comfortable making this important purchase. A reputable jeweller is the first step to an intelligent diamond purchase. Ensure the jeweller is experienced, knowledgeable and has the qualifications to give you advice on your diamond. Most jewellers will have their credentials proudly on display. Read the rest of this entry »
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We are often asked by customers if 9 carat gold lasts longer than 18 carat gold?
It’s surprising for most people to learn that the answer is no – because for some reason, they have always believed, or been told, that 9 carat gold is harder, or harder wearing than 18 carat gold.
Why then does everybody tell you that 9 carat is harder? Read the rest of this entry »
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