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De Beers leaves rough prices unchanged at the first cycle of the year

De Beers left rough prices unchanged at the first cycle of the year after December’s sharp reductions. It allowed 20% buybacks for all goods — a mechanism that lets sightholders sell the least profitable stones back to the company. Demand was weak, with sales value expected to be low.

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But the question on sightholders’ lips was what would happen next. One of the main reasons for the low sales was De Beers’ high prices. The miner’s rough remains significantly more expensive than the tender and auction market.

The company’s December price change of 10% to 15% went only part of the way toward closing this gap. Russian rival Alrosa has now reached similar price levels: It followed a December cut of around 10% with a further one of 7% to 8% in January, market insiders said.

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Tiffany ring with a 10.02-ct emerald cut diamond is leading a Christie’s online auction, expected to sell for $500,000

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As the spring season breathes new life into the world of fine art, Christie’s is proud to announce its first jewelry event of the year: the Jewels Online sale. Running from March 9 through March 19, this exquisite 156-lot curation invites collectors to journey through a gallery of peerless stones, legendary signatures, and storied provenance. A Tiffany ring with a 10.02-ct emerald cut diamond is leading a Christie’s online auction and is expected to sell for $500,000 to $700,000.The Type IIa stone is D color, IF clarity, set in platinum and signed Tiffany & Co.

The auction further dazzles with a pair of earrings that define celestial symmetry. Featuring two Type IIa round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 5.13 and 5.04 carats respectively, these D-color gems radiate a fiery brilliance. Estimated at $300,000 – $500,000, they represent a rare opportunity to acquire stones of such matched magnitude and VVS2 clarity.

In a poignant tribute to glamour, Christie’s is honored to present selections from The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor. These intimate treasures offer a glimpse into the lavish world of the silver screen’s ultimate jewelry connoisseur:

  • The Golden Evening Bag: A sumptuous diamond and gold vessel of elegance (Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000).
  • The Ruby Suite: A vibrant, matching set of ruby and diamond beaded necklace and earrings (Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000).

Beyond these headliners, the sale celebrates the “Great Houses” of jewelry design. Connoisseurs will find meticulously crafted pieces from:Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels. David Webb & Seaman Schepps

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