Rio Tinto launches its exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender 2012

September 2012


Rio Tinto announced the launch of its exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender 2012, an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase the world’s most precious diamonds. This exceptional collection which showcases 56 single pink diamonds, including two red diamonds and an additional 19 lots of blue diamonds, will be previewed around the world in September and October.

Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender
Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender

The Argyle Diamond Mine consistently produces virtually the world’s entire supply of rare pink diamonds, as well as sporadically producing blue diamonds. The 19 lots of rare blue diamonds, headlined “Once in a Blue Moon” have been collected over the past two years.

Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, Argyle Siren™
Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, Argyle Siren™

This year’s prestigious collection showcases several “hero” stones that have been named in keeping with the theme of desirability and adoration of something very beautiful and rare. Argyle Siren™ is a 1.32 carat square radiant cut Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond and Argyle Satine™ is a 1.02 carat cushion cut Fancy Intense Purplish Pink diamond. The collection of smaller blue diamonds showcases Argyle Allure™, a 0.33 carat heart shaped diamond, and also taking their reference from the feminine mystique are the similar sized oval and pear shaped blue and violet diamonds, Argyle Elektra™ and Argyle Heloise™.

Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender
Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender

Tender viewings will be held in Perth, Hong Kong and London with bids closing on 15 October 2012.

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