Jeweller - April 2023

A Pink Love Affair | FEATURE
Flamingo Necklace
De Beers
Argyle Pink & Blue Diamond Ring
Ellendale Diamonds
The Viva Ring
Calleija
originates from WA and those that don’t pale in
comparison when it comes to quality.
As far as Michael Neuman, company director
of Mondial Pink Diamond Atelier, is concerned,
Australia’s reputation as the source of the world’s
finest colour diamonds is unchallenged.
“First and foremost I love the fact that they are a
natural treasure of Australia, with over 90 per cent
of the world’s pink diamonds believed to have been
born of the rugged beauty of the Kimberleys in WA,”
he reveals.
“We say “over 90 per cent” however I’m
convinced that closer to 99 per cent of the strong
and vibrant arresting pinks, purplish pinks and
reds, come from this land.”
Neuman agrees with Callejia and Linney that
the real ‘magic’ behind pink diamonds isn’t any
single individual factor – it’s a confluence of highly
desirable attributes.
“I love that these unique diamonds are something
recognised and renowned globally as being
supreme and coming from Australia – there aren’t
many things like that,” he says.
“I love their sheer beauty and variety of colour and
I love specialising in and knowing about something
which so relatively few people can speak with
authority about.”
Irene Deutsch, managing director of Fairfax &
Roberts, says pink diamonds allow jewellers to
offer consumers a unique piece of Australia’s
national fabric.
Pink diamonds however are believed
to be different. Instead, the colour may
be caused by a distortion in the diamond’s
crystal lattice, created by heat and
pressure from all directions.
“We are the country’s oldest jeweller, celebrating
165 years of operation this year, and something we
really take pride in is being a part of the Australian
story,” she says.
“I think the popularity of and desire for pink
diamonds mostly comes down to the scarcity of the
diamonds and its stunning beauty.
“Our customers also appreciate that they are an
Australian diamond and that their jewellery piece
allows them to be part of the unique national story.”
Colour
There are five qualities a buyer should look
for when pursuing colour diamonds – hue and
intensity, purity of colour, cut, tone, and size.
When it comes to colour, pink diamonds
have a tremendous range, varying from subtle
tones reminiscent of a rose, to the rich texture
of a raspberry.
Trends exist even within a product category
as niche as pink diamonds. James Temelli,
marketing manager of Temelli Jewellery, tells
Jeweller he’s noticed a shift in demand for a
certain ‘type’ of pink diamond.
“Ultimately the beauty and rarity is the most
desirable aspect of working with natural pink
diamonds,” he says.
“We’ve noticed an increased demand lately for
accent pinks, whether it be side diamonds, in a halo
or even as part of a side feature in a ring setting.
We have incorporated this into some of our recent
custom-designed and bespoke creations.
“There’s still a strong emphasis on quality, higher
quality and colour pinks are more in demand,
regardless of size.”
Justin Linney
Linney’s
John Calleija
Calleija Jewellery
Michael Neuman
Mondial Pink
Diamond Atelier
Irene Deutsch
Fairfax & Roberts
“We love the fact that
Argyle pink diamonds are
unique to WA. We have
been working with Argyle
pink diamonds since the
42 very beginning.” | April 2023
“Every time I see the
captivating palette of
Argyle pink diamonds with
different hues and tones,
my imagination is ignited.”
“I love that these unique
diamonds are something
recognised and renowned
globally as being supreme and
coming from Australia – there
aren’t many things like that.”
“I think the popularity of
and desire for pink diamonds
mostly comes down to the
scarcity of the diamonds
and its stunning beauty.”