Carat

10 Jun 2012

Diamonds seem to be making the news at the moment. A rare pink diamond, the Martian Pink, sold for US$17.4 million at Christie's Hong Kong last month.

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Martian Pink snapped up for a sparkling HK$135m

31 May 2012

A frenzied 10-minute bidding war sent the price of the 12.04 carat Martian Pink diamond soaring to a record HK$135 million.

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Wallace Chan shows dazzling collection ahead of Paris exhibit

23 Apr 2012

Wallace Chan will participate in the prestigious Biennale des Antiquaires at Paris' Grand Palais in September as the first and only Asian and Chinese jeweller.

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'King of diamonds' a cut above

21 Nov 2011

'Diamonds are forever,' sang Shirley Bassey, and Laurence Graff could not agree more. The British jeweller sells diamonds to billionaires, royalty and even movie stars like the late Elizabeth...

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Trust is stumbling block to buying jewels online

21 Nov 2011

While you may have valid reasons for buying precious jewellery online, most jewellers don't recommend it for a number of reasons.

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Step back in time for value

21 Nov 2011

There was a time when Chinese women would frown upon buying anything old or previously worn, especially jewellery. But times are changing as vintage and antique jewellery have come into the...

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Opinion

Attempts to diversify China's reserves have been a disaster

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Howard Winn

China is like the EU; provinces are its member states

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Jewellery chain set to give rivals a run for their money in chase for young customers

Compared to other jewellery chain boutiques springing up around town, Larry Jewelry might not ring a familiar bell. The 44-year-old brand is a rarity in that it still has its products made...

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Personalised rings express individuality

Several of the major jewellers are now offering bridal services that include personalised wedding or engagement rings that the bride and groom can design to express their individuality.

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Altfield

Who started it? When interior designer Amanda Lack Clark and lawyer David Halperin discovered a common interest in Asian antiques and art, they thought they would put it to good use and, in...

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The Valentine's Day treasure hunt is on

Cheers to the city's singletons on this special day.

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Editor's choice - For the ladies

Crystal clear

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Steal the limelight

There is only one Berkeley Imperial - not surprising, considering it took Backes & Strauss two and a half years to collect and match the 48 natural lime-coloured diamonds, plus six months...

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