Australian jeweller, J Farren-Price is showcasing the first jewellery piece crafted from a new collection of rare pink diamonds from Rio Tinto’s now-closed Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia.
Known as The Argyle Heritage Collection, the first masterpiece, The Argyle Lotus ring, is the debut jewel of the collection and comprises 3.34 carats of Argyle Pink Diamonds, complemented by 3.82 carats of white diamonds. Revered as a symbol of timeless tranquillity, the lotus flower is honoured in J Farren-Price’s delicate creation set in 18 carat rose gold, with the graceful petals unfurling from a 0.12 carat Fancy Blue Argyle Diamond nestled on the underside, as a symbol of water.
The Argyle Heritage Collection is a special collaboration with Argyle Pink Diamonds Icon Partner, GLAJZ, to transform twenty of the highest colour spectrum of Argyle pink diamonds into limited edition jewellery pieces. The Argyle pink diamonds range in size from 0.30 carat to above one carat, including three former Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender diamonds. The other pieces to comprise the multi-million dollar Argyle Heritage Collection will be revealed by J Farren-Price in the coming months.
Patrick Coppens, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for Rio Tinto’s Diamonds business said, “We are delighted with this creative collaboration and The Argyle Lotus ring is a fitting debut piece for this heritage collection of masterpieces that will speak to the beauty and precious provenance of these outstanding jewels.”
The Argyle Lotus ring, together with the future pieces from the Argyle Heritage Collection, has been crafted under the Argyle Pink Diamonds Icon Partner programme, which aims to preserve the provenance and integrity of Argyle Pink Diamonds since the mine completed production in November 2020.
Julian Farren-Price, Director of J Farren-Price said “This extraordinary collection of rare Argyle Pink Diamonds is a dream come true. We are excited to honour the world’s most iconic pink diamonds and each creation in the Argyle Heritage Collection will represent the ultimate in rarity and collectability.
We appreciate that every Argyle Pink Diamond is a beautiful wonder of nature and it is with great pride that we continue to transform these billion year old gems into jewellery that recreates this beauty for future generations.”
The Argyle Lotus will be available for sale for A$930,000 through J Farren-Price’s store in Sydney. Located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, the renowned Argyle diamond mine was open from 1983 until November 2020. It was and remains virtually the only source for pink diamonds in the world.
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished
