If you know anything about diamonds, the word ‘Argyle’ would surely be in your memory somewhere. This is the famous Western Australia diamond mine that put Australia on the coloured diamond map. In order to give you a deeper insight into this unique mine, here are some common questions and answers related to the Argyle Mine and its sought-after diamonds.
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Where Exactly is the
Argyle Mine Located?
The Argyle Mine is located in the East Kimberley
region of Western Australia, which is nestled in the remote northern region of
the state. If you are looking for a pink diamond engagement ring designer who can design
the ring according to your specifications, a Google search is the best place to
start.
What is the History of
Argyle Mine?
Since the early 19th century, diamonds have
been found in parts of Australia and pioneering gold panners discovered stones
on the Lennard River and in 1969, a consortium of mining companies called the
Kalumburu Joint Venture began to prospect. In 1979, a field was discovered on
the floodplains of a small creek that ran into Lake Argyle and it wasn't long
before the real cache of diamonds were discovered at Smoke Creek.
Is the Argyle Mine Still
in Operation?
Sadly, no. The mine ceased operations in November 2020
and at present, the Rio Tinto Corporation are carrying out site rehabilitation,
which will go on until 2025. If you would like a one off design in Brisbane or in your
local area, there are reputable custom jewellers that can acquire pink Argyle
diamonds at trade prices.
What Colour Diamonds Were
Found at the Argyle Mine?
The main colour of quality diamonds found were pink,
with the most common colour being champagne. Other colours include purple, blue
and red, while the best of the world’s pink stones hail from this mine.
How Are Argyle Diamonds
Marketed?
There is a special event called The Argyle Diamond
Tender, which is held annually and a group of select jewellers are invited to
make tenders for some of the best diamonds in the world. Typically, the tender
would consist of the top 40-50 diamonds found in that previous year. The
premier jewellers in Australia would have access to the best pink diamonds that
were found in the Argyle Mine and they can save you a lot of money.
Why Are Argyle Diamonds
Expensive?
This is because the stones found at this mine are in
the ‘fancy’ and ‘vivid’ range, which is the finest grade you can have. While Argyle
pink diamonds might be expensive, they will appreciate in value as time passes,
making for a very wise investment.
If you would like to create a stunning pink diamond
engagement ring, talk to a leading custom jeweller who would have access to
some of the best Argyle pink diamonds at very reasonable prices. The designer
can help create a ring that says what you want it to say and there will only be
one in the world, making it truly unique.
