Rio Tinto Sales All 55 Tendered Pink Diamonds

The 2.02 carat fancy vivid purplish pink diamond named Mystra (above) was of particular interest at this year's tender

The polished pink diamonds mined at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia were titled Earth Magic. According to Jean-Marc Lieberherr, general manager for the sales and marketing, “There was very strong competition across all lots and a number of records were broken.”

According to Lieberherr, “We have seen and continue to see, sustained demand and very strong prices. “

The 55 diamonds were sold “into a broad representation of mature and emerging markets,” the company said in a statement, adding that Indian and Chinese buyers performing very well again.

Bidders were particularly captivated by a 2.02 carat round brilliant fancy vivid purplish pink diamond named Argyle Mystra that was sought after for its depth of color.