Rio Tinto’s 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Delivers Results

A happy ending indeed. The diamonds went to a few lucky jewelers from all over the world.

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https://www.riotinto.com/news/releases/2021/Rio-Tintos-historic-2021-Argyle-Pink-Diamonds-Tender-delivers-record-breaking-results

Final Showcase Of Argyle Pink, Red And Blue Diamonds

Mining ceased at Argyle on 3 November, 2020 and the 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is the final collection of the rarest diamonds from the final year of Argyle operations. The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, an annual invitation-only event for the past 38 years, is widely considered to be the most anticipated diamond sale in the world, showcasing the pinnacle of Argyle's production to exclusive group of collectors, diamond connoisseurs and luxury jewelry houses. The 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender will be showcased in Perth, Antwerp, Singapore and Sydney, subject to COVID-19 protocols. Bids close on September 1, 2021.

Useful link: https://www.riotinto.com/news/releases/2021/Rio-Tinto-reveals-its-final-showcase-of-Argyle-diamonds

World’s Pink Diamonds Is Drying Up. Here’s Why.

It's finite, like a famous artist passing away, where no new art will ever come onto the market.

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https://robbreport.com/style/jewelry/argyle-pink-diamonds-australia-2874894

Rio Tinto Sees Strong Bidding For Argyle Pinks

When you see a double digit increase in the number of bids at the Argyle Pink Diamond Tender, you can easily guess the reality on the ground.

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https://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=64397&ArticleTitle=Rio%2bTinto%2bSees%2bStrong%2bBidding%2bfor%2bArgyle%2bPinks

Jewelers Are Already Nostalgic For The End Of Pink Diamonds

Who isn't?

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-22/argyle-pink-diamond-mine-closing-next-year-sends-prices-soaring?srnd=premium-asia

The Last Ever Argyle Pink Diamonds Come To London

The pink diamonds will be gone forever.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-london-49832210/the-last-ever-argyle-pink-diamonds-come-to-london

The Argyle Pink Everlastings Collection

Rio Tinto has launched a collection of rare pink diamonds from its Argyle mine, which has been specially curated to showcase the full color palette of the deposit’s stones.

The Argyle Pink Everlastings collection contains 64 lots and has a total weight of 211.21 carats, with each individual stone weighing 0.14 carats or below, Rio Tinto said Monday. The miner will provide a certificate of authenticity for each lot purchased, it noted. Rio Tinto will only produce approximately 100 more carats of similar diamonds before the Western Australia mine closes in 2020, it explained, in an effort to emphasize the rarity of the stones. 

“The accumulation of these diamonds from a certifiable source in various shapes, sizes and colors is the result of a painstaking endeavor, unlikely to be ever repeated,” said Alan Chirgwin, vice president of sales and marketing at Rio Tinto.

The miner will auction the collection alongside the stones it offers in its annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, which will be held in Singapore, London, New York and Perth, Australia, with bids closing on October 9, 2019.

Many thanks to Rapaport.

The Last Annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender

Rio Tinto has launched what’s likely to be one of its last annual pink-diamond tenders, as the company gears up to close its flagship Argyle mine. 

The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, which has run since 1984, comprises rare polished colored diamonds originating from the mine in Australia. This year’s edition, which Rio Tinto unveiled Friday at the mine site, features 64 stones weighing a combined 56.28 carats, including three fancy-red diamonds. 

The deposit is due to shut next year, having operated since 1983. It’s the world’s largest diamond mine by volume, producing 14.1 million carats in 2018. Most of its output is lower-quality white diamonds, but it’s more famous for its pink, red and purple goods. More than 90% of the world’s rare pink diamonds are from the mine, according to Rio Tinto. 

“Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine is the first and only ongoing source of rare pink diamonds in history,” Arnaud Soirat, Rio Tinto’s CEO for copper and diamonds, said in a statement Friday. “With the life cycle of this extraordinary mine approaching its end, we have seen, and continue to see, unstoppable demand for these truly limited-edition diamonds, and strong value appreciation.” 

The closure is likely to have a “dramatic” effect on the availability of pink diamonds, Soirat noted in an interview with Bloomberg on Friday. “You can imagine the laws of supply and demand will apply, and you can imagine the impact that will have on those very rare pink, red, blue and purple diamonds,” the news service quoted Soirat as saying. 

The top items at this year’s sale include a modified radiant, 1.75-carat, fancy-red diamond, named the Enigma, and a heart-shaped, 1.48-carat, fancy-vivid-purplish-pink diamond called Amari. The company has named the 2019 collection “The Quest for the Absolute.” It will showcase the diamonds in Hong Kong, New York and Perth, Australia, with bids closing on October 9. 

The top six lots — the “hero diamonds” — are as follows: 

Lot 1: The Argyle Enigma, a modified radiant, 1.75-carat, fancy-red diamond.

Lot 2: The Argyle Amari, a heart-shaped, 1.48-carat fancy-vivid-purplish-pink diamond.

Lot 3: The Argyle Elysian, a modified cushion-shaped, 1.20-carat, fancy-vivid-pink diamond.

Lot 4: The Argyle Verity, an oval-shaped, 1.37-carat, fancy-vivid-purplish-pink diamond.

Lot 5: The Argyle Opus, a round-shaped, 2.01-carat, fancy-intense-pink diamond.
 
Lot 6: The Argyle Avenoir, an oval-shaped, 1.07-carat, fancy-red diamond.

Many thanks to Rapaport.

Rio’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Breaks Record

Take note.

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http://www.mining.com/rios-argyle-pink-diamonds-tender-breaks-record

Rio Tinto Reveals Its Largest Fancy Purplish Red Diamond In New York

Argyle Pink Diamond Tender update.

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http://www.idexonline.com/FullArticle?Id=44265

Argyle Tender To Feature Largest Vivid Pink Ever

One in a billion.

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https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/argyle-tender-largest-vivid-pink

Red Argyle Diamond To Appear At Taiwan Show

A must visit.

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Behind The Scenes At The Argyle Pink Diamond Tender

A must read.

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http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/argyle-pink-diamond-tender-2016-behind-the-scenes

Argyle Selling 2.83 Carat Violet Diamond

Take a look.

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http://www.jckonline.com/2016/05/04/purple-reigns-argyle-selling-283-carat-violet-diamond

Annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Draws Strength From The Australian Ballet

Mellisa Pearce was spot on. To own an Argyle red diamond is like being one in a billion.

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http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/argyle-pink-diamonds-and-beauty-ballet-most-perfect-partnership
http://www.argylepinkdiamonds.com.au

Argyle Pink Diamonds Update

A must read.

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http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/2015/02/argyle-pink-diamonds-rings-earrings-tiara

7 Things I Learned From Attending The Argyle Pink Tender

Insightful post. Many thanks to Rob Bates.

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http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/cutting-remarks/2014/09/09/7-things-i-learned-from-attending-argyle-pink-tender

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Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender 2014

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the world's most anticipated diamond sale, the 2014 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Collection is comprised of 55 diamonds, including 51 pink and purplish red diamonds and four fancy red diamonds. Take a look.

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http://www.argylepinkdiamonds.com.au