Rio’s Pink Tender Makes China Debut

The 2.02 carat round brilliant fancy vivid purplish pink I1 Argyle Mystra

Rio Tinto’s 55 pink diamonds that make this year’s Pink Diamond Tender is on a global preview tour and made a scheduled stop in Shanghai. This is the first time that the company takes the diamonds to China to be previewed.

Following its initial previews in Hong Kong and at the Australian pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, the Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender will be showcased in Shanghai and Beijing in conjunction with iconic Chinese retailer, Chow Tai Fook.

The collection will be available for viewing in China by a select group of diamantaires, collectors and connoisseurs.

"We are delighted to be presenting the Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in China,” said Rio Tinto's General Manager for diamond sales, Jean-Marc Lieberherr. “It is a reflection of the growing appreciation for rare colored diamonds in this market,” he added

Titled Earth Magic, this year’s tender includes a 2.02 carat round brilliant fancy vivid purplish pink diamond named Argyle Mystra.

Argyle Pink Diamonds has released a new publication, Rare and Collectable. This publication places the rarity of Argyle pink diamonds in the context of global supply and demand and the resulting strong price appreciation, the company said.

From China, the Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender will travel to New York before concluding in Australia in October.