Rio Tinto has unveiled the largest Fancy Red diamond in the history of its Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender,
during a world exclusive preview in New York.
The 2.11 carat polished radiant cut diamond, known as The Argyle Everglow™, is the dazzling
centrepiece of the 2017 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender – an annual showcase of the rarest diamonds from
Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine.
Rio Tinto Copper & Diamonds chief executive Arnaud Soirat said “We are delighted to announce this
historic diamond at our Tender preview, a testament to the unique Argyle ore-body that continues to
produce the world’s rarest gems.”
Unprecedented in size, colour and clarity, The Argyle Everglow™ has been assessed by the Gemological
Institute of America (GIA) as a notable diamond with a grade of Fancy Red VS2.
In the 33-year history of the Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender there have been less than 20 carats of Fancy
Red certified diamonds sold.
Argyle Pink Diamonds manager Josephine Johnson said “The Argyle Everglow™ represents rarity within
rarity and will drive global demand from collectors and connoisseurs in search of the incomparable.”
The 2017 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is named ‘Custodians of Rare Beauty’ in honour of its rich
provenance and honourable pedigree. The 58 diamonds in the Tender weigh a total of 49.39 carats –
including four Fancy Red diamonds, four Purplish Red diamonds, two Violet diamonds, and one Blue
diamond.
The collection comprises five “hero” diamonds selected for their unique beauty and named to ensure
there is a permanent record of their contribution to the history of the world’s most important diamonds:
- Lot 1: Argyle Everglow™, 2.11 carat radiant shaped Fancy Red diamond
- Lot 2: Argyle Isla™, 1.14 carat radiant shaped Fancy Red diamond
- Lot 3: Argyle Avaline™, 2.42 carat cushion shaped Fancy Purple-Pink diamond
- Lot 4: Argyle Kalina™, 1.50 carat oval shaped Fancy Deep Pink diamond
- Lot 5: Argyle Liberté™, 0.91 carat radiant shaped Fancy Deep Gray-Violet diamond
The 2017 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender will be showcased in New York, Hong Kong and Perth with bids
closing on 11 October 2017.
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