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TAGS and SODIAM jointly hold rough diamond tender in Luanda

16 july 2024

Dubai tender and auction house Transatlantic Gem Sales (TAGS), in partnership with Angolan state diamond trader SODIAM, holds a rough diamond tender in Luanda from July 15 to 24.

As follows from the TAGS press release, the tender will showcase an extraordinary selection of stones from various mines. Among the lots up for auction are 195.94 carat diamond, a 89.08 carats stone and 14.14 carats pink stone.

“This marks the fourth tender under our successful collaboration with SODIAM,” TAGS noted. “Our previous three sales have set record-breaking benchmarks, and we are confident that this event will continue to deliver exceptional results.”

TAGS gave hope for the success of the Luanda tender, which will “strengthen the partnership with SODIAM and, as a result, provide opportunities to clients and stakeholders.”

Hélène Tarin, Editor-in-Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough&Polished