World’s Largest Blue Diamond

The world’s largest blue diamond will be put up for auction at Christie’s in Geneva in Geneva next month. Expected price in the $25 million range. “The Blue”, is a pear-shape weighing 13.22 carats. It is described by Christie’s as...

Purple Reign: the return of amethyst

Sidelined for centuries, amethyst is making a rightful return to the forefront of fine jewellery, says Maria Doulton. There is something deeply alluring about the glossy purple depths of amethyst. And it’s not just me being whimsical. In ancient times amethyst was so...