Australian jeweler J Farren-Price is showcasing the first piece from a new collection featuring pink diamonds sourced from the now-closed Argyle Mine.
As part of the Argyle Heritage Collection, the piece is named the Argyle Lotus ring and features 3.34 carats of fancy color pink diamonds paired with 3.8 carats of white diamonds.
The lotus design is set in 18-carat rose gold, with petals unfurling from a 0.12-carat blue diamond, symbolizing water.
Director of J Farren-Price, Julian Farren Price said: “This extraordinary collection of rare Argyle pink diamonds is a dream come true. We are excited to honor the world’s most iconic pink diamonds and each creation in the Argyle Heritage Collection will represent the ultimate in rarity and collectability.”
“We appreciate that every Argyle pink diamond is a beautiful wonder of nature and it is with great pride that we continue to transform these billion-year-old gemstones into jewelry that recreates this beauty for future generations.”
The Argyle Lotus will be available for sale for $AU930,000 through J Farren-Price’s store in Sydney.
The ring was created as a part of Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Icon Partner program, Comprised of jewelers renowned for their unique and captivating vision, the program celebrates the world’s most valuable diamonds through excellence in craftsmanship and design.
“We are delighted with this creative collaboration and The Argyle Lotus ring is a fitting debut piece for this heritage collection of masterpieces that will speak to the beauty and precious provenance of these outstanding jewels,” Patrick Coppens, general manager of sales and marketing for Rio Tinto said.
Further additions to the collection will be revealed by Farren-Price in the coming months.
The Argyle Diamond Mine in WA was the source of the world’s highest-quality pink diamonds and was closed in November 2020.
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