FAQ
Argyle Pink Diamonds™ can be purchased from our Argyle Pink Diamonds Icon Partners™, Calleija Jewellers and Glajz THG, or through our international network of trusted Select Atelier™ jewellers. Purchasing from Calleija Jewellers and Glajz THG, or an Argyle Pink Diamond Select Atelier™, ensures confidence in the sourcing of Argyle Pink Diamonds™ with a chain of custody from mine to market. Click here for contact details of the Argyle Pink Diamonds Select Atelier™ jewellers and to view a selection of their Argyle Pink Diamond™ jewellery creations. Please note that while other retail sources may advertise and offer Argyle Pink Diamonds™ for sale, Rio Tinto’s assurance regarding responsible sourcing and chain of custody cannot be provided in relation to diamonds that are sold by retailers outside of our global network.
Argyle Pink Diamonds™ are coveted for their rarity and are highly sought after collectables. However, our business does not provide financial or investment advice.
Further, while Argyle Pink Diamonds™ are nominated as an investment vehicle by particular financial services providers, please note that our business does not endorse or recommend this approach, and is not affiliated or associated with any businesses or financial services supplier that recommends the purchase of diamonds as an investment strategy.
Wholesale enquiries for polished Argyle Pink Diamonds™ should be directed to the international network of Argyle Pink Diamonds Authorised Partners™. Click here for a full listing.
We are only able to provide assurances regarding provenance for polished diamonds that were inscribed and issued with a certificate by Argyle Pink Diamonds™, after being sold through our secure chain of custody.
The original characteristics of Argyle Pink Diamonds™ greater than 0.08 carat that are laser inscribed and sold since 2015 are available through the Diamond Check tool.
We are only able to provide assurances regarding provenance for polished diamonds that were inscribed and issued with a certificate by Argyle Pink Diamonds™, after being sold through our secure chain of custody.
From January 2005, each Argyle Pink Diamond™ over 0.20 carats was laser inscribed with a unique lot number and issued with an Argyle Pink Diamonds™ Gem Identification and Authenticity Document. From January 2009, this programme extended to diamonds over 0.15 carats, and from December 2016, all Argyle Pink Diamonds™ over 0.08 carats were inscribed and certified. This unique lot number is recorded within our Diamond Check Service, and is able to be searched here.
If you are searching for a number that does not appear in our Diamond Check Service, this means that the number does not correspond with our database of diamonds inscribed and issued with a certificate by Argyle Pink Diamonds™. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any subsequent verification of provenance in such circumstances. Should you have any queries or wish to report fraudulent documentation, please contact enquiries@argylepinkdiamonds.com.
Argyle Pink Diamonds™ is unable to repurchase or assist in the resale for diamonds already sold, or jewellery in which the diamonds may be set. For trade or retail assistance in these enquiries, please contact an Argyle Pink Diamonds Select Atelier™ or Authorised Partner™.
For Rio Tinto Diamonds related media enquiries, please contact Communications Manager, Robyn Ellison – robyn.ellison@riotinto.com
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Argyle Pink Diamonds™ does not provide valuation services but recommends seeking the appraisal expertise of an Argyle Pink Diamonds Select Atelier™ to determine current market value.
Gem identification documents are only issued for Argyle Pink Diamonds™ which are laser inscribed with a unique number. The number, if present on the stone, can be viewed through a 10x magnification on the girdle of the diamond. This number is only applied to diamonds of a minimum carat size. A gem identification document should accompany the sale of the diamond. To protect the integrity of the gem identification document, duplicate documents are no longer issued. To verify the details of a laser inscribed diamond, please refer to the Diamond Check service on this website.
Employment and career opportunities for Rio Tinto Diamonds, including Argyle Pink Diamonds™, can be found on the Rio Tinto website.
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