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De Beers Sightholders report shortages of large diamonds
Rough diamonds above 5 carats were in tight supply at this week’s sight, customers reported, with explanations ranging from production cuts to ’ strategy of withholding supply. The February trading session saw stable prices in the vast majority of categories, as the miner maintained its policy of not flooding the market, insiders said this week.
The lack of large stones has puzzled some, since De Beers is reportedly sitting on $2 billion of inventories, its largest since the 2008 financial crisis. Many market insiders viewed it as a positive that these sizes were hard to find, reflecting that the categories had sold better in the past few sights. The resultant polished — mostly 2 carats and larger — has performed better in the recent downturn than 0.30- to 2 carat goods.
Some point to a tactical effort by De Beers to limit supply — either to protect the market or to reward sightholders that purchase less sought-after items.
SOURCE: RAPAPORT
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Ashth Prive Unveils Udaya – A Limited-Edition Jewellery Collection Inspired by the Timeless Geometry of Rani ki Vav
A 24-piece IGI-certified lab-grown diamond collection translating Rani ki Vav’s sacred geometry into architectural high jewellery
Ashth Jewellery, the luxury designer lab-grown diamond brand known for its design innovation and conscious philosophy, announces the launch of its newest high-jewellery collection, Udaya – a tribute to India’s architectural heritage and enduring craftsmanship.
Udaya is inspired by the architectural brilliance of the 11th-century UNESCO World Heritage site Rani ki Vav, a rare monument commissioned by Queen Udayamati in memory of her King in Patan, Gujarat. Unlike monuments that rise towards the sky, this stepwell descends into the earth, revealing intricate stone lattices, sacred geometry, and rhythmic symmetry. The monument embodies quiet strength and timeless grace – a lasting feminine legacy that anchors the spirit of the collection.
The collection reinterprets these architectural motifs through a distinctive craft innovation. Each piece features 7 to 13 carat rose-cut and portrait-cut diamonds. Their flat, transparent surface allows light to pass through the stone, revealing hand-engraved architectural motifs in gold beneath. As light passes through the stone, the engraved motifs beneath are revealed, bringing the architecture to life


The design language is shaped by the rhythmic symmetry of Patola weaving, where repetition and proportion create harmony. This textile discipline is translated into finely structured engravings, measured intervals, and balanced proportions, lending each piece a sense of order and quiet refinement.


A limited edition of 24 unique designs, each jewel is individually numbered in Gujarati, reinforcing its rarity and collectible nature. The gold is finished using a specialised polishing technique that creates a subtle textured surface reminiscent of aged stone echoing the character of the monument that inspired it.
Every piece is IGI-certified and BIS hallmarked, reflecting Ashth’s commitment to quality alongside its philosophy of responsible luxury.

“Design has always been at the heart of Ashth. With Udaya, we explored the idea of depth, inspired by the layered architecture of Rani ki Vav. By combining portrait and rose-cut diamonds with hand-engraved gold surfaces beneath, we’ve created jewellery where light becomes a medium to reveal craftsmanship. The collection reflects our approach to luxury – thoughtful, architectural, and deeply rooted in storytelling.” shares Kaivan Shah, Co-founder of Ashth
With its signature philosophy ‘Mine. Not Mined.’, Ashth continues to redefine luxury by combining design excellence, cultural storytelling, and environmentally responsible diamonds.
Store Locations: Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, Raipur and Surat
source:Ashth
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