The Diavik Stars of the Arctic at hammer on October 25!
These special diamonds will be showcased in Antwerp and Israel to large diamond specialists from around the world before bids close Rio Tinto and Dominion Diamond Mines have revealed three of the finest large rough diamonds from their Canadian diamond mine that will be tendered to diamond specialists from around the world. Collectively known as The Diavik Stars of the Arctic, the three rough diamonds showcase a rare combination of size, quality and colour from the Diavik diamond mine in the remote Northwest Territories of Canada, 220 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle. The Diavik Stars of the Arctic will headline Rio Tinto’s forthcoming Specials Tender, which showcases rough diamonds greater than 10.8 carats. Taking their inspiration from constellations across the night skies of the North, The Diavik Stars of the Arctic comprise: • Lot 1: Vega of the Arctic™, 177.71 carats, one of the largest and most valuable gem quality rough diamonds ev