32ct pink diamond petra

32-Carat Gem from Williamson Up for Tender

Petra Diamonds is offering a 32.32-carat pink diamond at its first tender of goods from the Tanzania-based Williamson mine, which was closed because of Covid, Rough & Polished reports. The gem is the highlight of a 26,000-carat tender offered in Antwerp from November 19 to 26.

 

Williamson Diamond Mine Tanzania
Credit: Hansueli Krapf

 

Williamson was closed in April 2020 to “preserve its liquidity, at a time when diamond pricing was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” It was reopened  in Q1 FY 2022.

 

christies diamond jewelry auction
Credit: Christies

 

Another exceptional gem is offered this month by Christie’s as part of its Jewels Online: The London Edit – a 1.02-carat fancy vivid blue diamond with an estimate of $405,000 to $675,000, IDEX Online reports.

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