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The largest De Beers Forevermark diamond in the world has been unveiled by long-standing De Beers Forevermark Diamantaire and Authorised De Beers Forevermark Jeweller Chow Tai Fook at a press event in Hong Kong on 3 September. The spectacular 104-carat diamond was expertly cut and polished by master craftsmen at Chow Tai Fook, with the meticulous process taking three years to complete. It is a ‘D’ colour, internally flawless (DIF), round brilliant cut diamond with the highest possible cut grade of 3-Excellent.
The diamond was graded and inscribed with the De Beers Forevermark icon and identification number by some of the world’s most accomplished diamond graders and gemmologists at the De Beers Forevermark Diamond Institute in Antwerp. They assessed the diamond no less than five times to ensure De Beers Forevermark’s strict beauty and symmetry requirements had been achieved. The diamond was given a bespoke inscription number, 20090950755, chosen to signify the recovery date (200909) and the carat weight (507.55) of the rough diamond discovered in Southern Africa.
Stephen Lussier, De Beers Forevermark CEO, remarked, “This is a truly extraordinary De Beers Forevermark diamond and showcases just how magnificent these treasures of nature can be. De Beers Forevermark diamonds like this are the epitome of our promise and commitment to beautiful, responsibly sourced diamonds of the highest quality.”
The 104-carat De Beers Forevermark diamond has been set in a stunning masterpiece, ‘A Heritage in Bloom’ created by world renowned jewellery artist Wallace Chan. ‘A Heritage in Bloom’ embodies Chow Tai Fook’s commitment to Chinese culture, patronage of arts and status as a diamond expert. It can be worn in 27 different ways, a significance rooted in the Chinese concept of eternity.
Stephen Lussier adds, “We congratulate our esteemed partner, Chow Tai Fook, on the creation of such a one-of-a-kind, magnificent diamond art piece and are delighted that this beautiful 104-carat DIF De Beers Forevermark diamond is now part of their prestigious collection.”
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Notes to Editors:
ABOUT DE BEERS FOREVERMARK
Every De Beers Forevermark diamond is inscribed with a promise; a promise that it is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced. Less than one per cent of the world’s diamonds are eligible to become a De Beers Forevermark diamond and be inscribed with the De Beers Forevermark icon and individual number. De Beers Forevermark is a diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies and as such, benefits from over 126 years of diamond expertise. De Beers Forevermark diamonds are carefully selected and come from sources committed to high standards; are beautifully crafted by a select group of Diamantaires; and are exclusively available from select Authorised De Beers Forevermark Jewellers.
DE BEERS FOREVERMARK INSCRIPTION & GRADING
Invisible to the naked eye, the inscription is made using bespoke technology from The De Beers Group of Companies. It is also recorded on the personalised De Beers Forevermark identification card which comes with each and every De Beers Forevermark diamond. The actual size of the inscription found on De Beers Forevermark diamonds is only 1/20th of a micron deep and can only be seen using a special De Beers Forevermark viewer which can be found in Authorised De Beers Forevermark Jewellers. It is confirmed by leading gemmological institutes that the De Beers Forevermark inscription does not affect the internal quality of a diamond in any way.
Authorised De Beers Forevermark Jewellers are able to provide a De Beers Forevermark Diamond Grading Report. It is an accurate blueprint of the qualities - cut, colour, clarity and caratage of each De Beers Forevermark diamond. The De Beers Forevermark Diamond Grading Report also features the individual identification number inscribed on the diamond and a specifically designed security hologram, providing reassurance that the De Beers Forevermark Diamond Grading Report is valid and genuine. For more information and to find your nearest De Beers Forevermark Jeweller offering De Beers Forevermark Grading Reports go to www.forevermark.com.