The traditional annual tender of Rio Tinto for pink diamonds from the Argyle mine, which displays the best examples of extremely rare red and pink diamonds produced this year, is held in Hong Kong as part of the final stage of the international exhibition and sale, according to a press release, received by Rough & Polished.
Jean-Marc Lieberherr, Managing Director of Rio Tinto Diamonds, said: "There is a strong interest in our diamond tender from both developed and emerging markets, and I'm glad that this year our collection of diamonds was enthusiastically adopted in Hong Kong "Rarity, beauty, craftsmanship and the special origin of diamonds play a key role for collectors, connoisseurs and experts in jewelry."
Hong Kong is the last stop for the 30th international tender for pink diamonds from the Argyle mine, which will feature four exceptionally rare fancy red diamonds, the main of which is Argyle Cardinal ™, a spectacular red cut diamond with a 1.21 carat cut. A total of 13 fantasy red diamonds were shown in the tender from the beginning of trading in 1984. Other stones shown in this year's collection are Argyle Rosette ™, a fantasy saturated purplish pink emerald cut diamond weighing 2.17 carats, and Argyle Toki ™, a fantasy purple pink emerald cut diamond weighing 1.59 carats.
After the closed display of pink diamonds from Argyll in Hong Kong, the stones will return to Australia, where trades will close on October 8, 2014.