Tiffany has revealed its acquisition of the largest Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ever discovered in Canada, extracted from the Ekati mine in the Northwest Territories in 2021. While the purchase price remains undisclosed, Tiffany has turned the 71.26-carat octahedron diamond into two emerald-cut gems, surpassing 15 carats and 20 carats in weight, according to IDEX Online.
Rather than immediately cutting and setting the precious stone, Tiffany chose to showcase it to its VIP clientele at exclusive private previews.
Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Tiffany’s Chief Gemmologist, & Co., said: “Our artisans handcrafted this rough stone into two gems of unparalleled vivid yellow color and brilliance—transforming nature’s miracles through the exceptional skill of Tiffany craftsmanship.”
The cutting process took place in Antwerp, but specific details regarding the exact size and full specifications of the polished gems were not disclosed.
