I’m a Jeweller, Designer, and Diamond Grader who is enthusiastic about everything Argyle.

ABOUT THIS BLOG: I love Argyle Pink Diamonds. I write about the hidden details within the drama of big sparkle and even bigger money.

ME: Bachelor of Applied Arts (UNSW), Master of Design (UNSW), Diploma of Diamond Technology (GAA), Member of Young Diamantaires (Antwerp).

  • Argyle Diamond Project: Environmental Protection Document, 1983.

    Argyle Diamond Project: Environmental Protectio...

    I found this document by chance, a pdf file of the report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority. Consisting of 25 sheets of old hand-typed ink and paper, all...

    Argyle Diamond Project: Environmental Protectio...

    I found this document by chance, a pdf file of the report and recommendations of the Environmental Protection Authority. Consisting of 25 sheets of old hand-typed ink and paper, all...

  • Argyle Responsible Jewellery Council Certificate

    Argyle Responsible Jewellery Council Certificate

    A copy of the Argyle Pink Diamond’s Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Certification. In this document they are named as ‘Argyle Diamonds Limited (Rio Tinto Subsidiary)’. Certified Member: 0000 1382. Issued...

    Argyle Responsible Jewellery Council Certificate

    A copy of the Argyle Pink Diamond’s Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Certification. In this document they are named as ‘Argyle Diamonds Limited (Rio Tinto Subsidiary)’. Certified Member: 0000 1382. Issued...

  • What are Argyle Lot Numbers?

    What are Argyle Lot Numbers?

    Argyle Lot numbers are one of the misunderstood aspects of pink diamond procurement. As Argyle’s operations have evolved and grown, so to has the Argyle Lot number. It was once...

    What are Argyle Lot Numbers?

    Argyle Lot numbers are one of the misunderstood aspects of pink diamond procurement. As Argyle’s operations have evolved and grown, so to has the Argyle Lot number. It was once...

  • Why Argyle Stopped Issuing Duplicate Certificates

    Why Argyle Stopped Issuing Duplicate Certificates

    In the general ebb and flow of managing a large inventory of Argyle diamonds, inevitably, an Argyle certificate will no longer exist. Some certificates may get lost, some are accidentally...

    Why Argyle Stopped Issuing Duplicate Certificates

    In the general ebb and flow of managing a large inventory of Argyle diamonds, inevitably, an Argyle certificate will no longer exist. Some certificates may get lost, some are accidentally...

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