Champagne diamonds are generating a new buzz amongst lovers of fine diamond jewelry. You may have heard that this season “brown is the new black,” as brown diamond jewelry becomes all the rage on runways and red carpets worldwide. The subtle but sophisticated tones of champagne diamonds - which range from light champagne tones to the darker browns and rarer fancy cognacs - are finding a large audience here in the States, and the intense interest surrounding champagne diamond jewelery has only just begun!
For recent news about the excitement that champagne diamonds is creating in the fashion and jewelry industry, please view the press clippings below.
Award winning Champagne Diamond jewelry to be showcased - PDF 127kb
The four winning jewelry designs from Rio Tinto’s champagne diamond competition will today begin a promotional tour throughout the US. The design competition, launched in May, was aimed at attracting talented new designers who could demonstrate the beauty of champagne diamonds, from which Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine is a leading supplier.
Celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day with Champagne Diamonds - PDF 29kb
On Valentine’s Day, when people express their love for each other by giving cards, flowers and lavish gifts, indulge your loved one with a timeless and romantic champagne diamond! Evocative of the color of champagne bubbles rising up in a crystal glass, or the shade of warm cognac, champagne diamonds are exotic, fashionable and alluring.
Rio Tinto announces winners of its Champagne Diamond Design Competition - PDF 82kb
Rio Tinto recently announced winners in the four categories of its 2009 Champagne Diamonds Competition. Rio Tinto Diamonds' elite panel of judges from the fashion and jewelry industries reviewed numerous designs across the US and awarded prizes.
Rio Tinto Diamonds announces the winners of its Champagne Diamond Design Competition - PDF 43kb
Rio Tinto Diamonds’ elite panel of judges from the fashion and jewelry industries reviewed numerous designs from across the US and awarded the following prizes: The overall winner, the “Champagne Visionary”, was awarded to Evelyn Huang.
Champagne Diamond Design Competition - PDF 41kb
Rio Tinto Diamonds today launched an exciting new jewelry design contest aimed at demonstrating the beauty of champagne diamonds from which Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine is a leading supplier.
More press clippings: JCK Online - PDF 52kb | IDEX Online - PDF 14kb | DiamondWorld - PDF 22kb | Rapaport Diamonds Online - PDF 13kb
Dark stars - PDF 1.9mb
The beautifully rugged landscape of the Kimberly region of Western Australia has been hone of the Argyle Diamond Mine since 1985. Argyle produces about 1/5th of the world diamonds with the largest supply of champagne diamonds.
A Toast to Champagne Diamonds - PDF 3mb
Rio Tinto, one of the world's leading mining and exploration companies, recently invited Curtis Australia to design and create an objet d'art highlighting champagne diamonds.
Bronze Beauties - PDF 200kb
One of the freshest new looks this year is the growing popularity of the "bronze" look: brown diamonds set in rose gold. This warm glowing palette first appeared in Italy but its popularity has been spreading.
Chocolate - An International Taste Treat - PDF 350kb
Brown is the new black in jewelry design, and there is no better example that the delicious chocolate jewels that are being created around the world.
What 'About J'? - PDF 1.4mb
Seventy jewelry companies representing the best of Italy as well as a handful or international talents gathered in Milan during the first week of March to inaugurate a new buying show organized by Vicenza Fair, About J.
Stone Age - PDF 230kb
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but natural gem stones like turquoise, jade, malachite and amethyst can be equally beautiful.
Chocolate, champagne diamonds for special occasions - PDF 400kb
Chocolate and champagne diamonds are the hottest jewelry trend going and they make the perfect gift - whether it's an anniversary, birthday or special holiday - in any form.
Singular Sensations - Gold, Gold, Gold - PDF 450kb
Though times don't mean you have to put the gold away. Quite the contrary. This is when jewelry designers get ever more creative - combining gold with wood, ebony, gemstones and other elements for a bolder look at a better price.
Chocolate and Champagne Diamonds on the Special Occasion Menu - PDF 340kb
Chocolate and champagne diamonds are the hottest thread going and they make the perfect gift - whether it's an anniversary, birthday or special holiday - in any form.
Reccessionista - PDF 470kb
When the going gets thought, the tough get going - to consignment stores with lines of low-priced designer clothing and maybe even to the sewing machine.
Vogue Press Clipping - PDF 280kb
Champagne Diamonds in Vogue Magazine.
Champagne, Anyone? - PDF 2.2mb
Rio Tinto, the global mining giant, is ready to serve the industry champagne once again, by sponsoring a new champagne diamond marketing program which provides a range of champagne diamond marketing tools to diamond retailers.
Champagne Diamonds Set To Inspire - PDF 124kb
Rio Tinto Diamonds, the world’s largest supplier of champagne diamonds has released its latest range of champagne diamond promotional materials. Whilst champagne diamonds are not a new phenomenon, they are gaining considerable cachet with high profile jewelry designers and diamond jewelry retailers around the globe.
Pop the Champagne - PDF 566kb
Jewelry journalist, Mary Brittain, takes a look at the storm that champagne diamonds is creating amongst the world’s leading jewelry designers.
Celebrating Brown - PDF 202kb
Natural brown diamonds are now enjoying newfound adulation in tandem with a recent fondness for all things earth toned. Find out more about the spell which brown diamonds are casting over diamond and jewelry lovers worldwide.
Rio Tinto's Champagne Diamond Success Story - PDF 5.2mb
This richly visual story of RioTinto’s Champagne Diamonds looks at the rise in consumer demand for champagne diamonds, the origins of these exotic gemstones and retailer tips for selling champagne diamonds.
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