Over $1M in Rare Jewels: Argyle Pink Diamonds and More

An Argyle pink diamond ring worth about $350,000 on a display stand, shown by RR Diamonds

Over $1M in Rare Jewels: Argyle Pink Diamonds and More

Some jewels are so rare that most people never see one in person. Ronny from RR Diamonds showed us over a million dollars’ worth of them.

Two Argyle Pink Diamonds

The stars were two Argyle pink diamonds, each worth over $350,000.

The Argyle mine in Western Australia produced more than 90% of the world’s pink diamonds. Mining there stopped on 3 November 2020, after 37 years, so no new Argyle pinks are coming out of the ground.

A 15 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond

Ronny also showed us a 15 carat Asscher cut, with a row of diamonds set on the inside of the band.

A Vivid Green Australian Emerald

And a rare emerald from Australia, in a vivid green.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Argyle Pink Diamonds

Where do Argyle pink diamonds come from?

The Argyle mine in Western Australia, which produced more than 90% of the world’s pink diamonds.

Is the Argyle mine still open?

No. Mining at Argyle stopped on 3 November 2020, after 37 years.

Why are Argyle pink diamonds so rare?

Argyle produced almost all of the world’s pink diamonds, and mining there has stopped, so no new Argyle pinks are being mined.


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