Wednesday, January 4, 2012

  Most diamonds set in one ring: Lobortas Classic Jewelry House sets world record

KIEV, Ukraine -- A diamond ring named the 'Tsarevna Swan' , created by by the Lobortas Classic Jewelry House (Ukraine) carries a total of 2,525 diamonds ranging from 0.001-0.05ct with a total weight of 10,48 ct.(quality color-G; purity - VVS2-VS1); the price is set at $1.3 million , setting the world record for the most cut diamonds set into one ring, according to World Record Academy (www.worldrecordacademy.com).

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  The Guinness world record for the most cut diamonds set into one ring is 2,525, in the ring "Tsarevna Swan". It was created by the Lobortas Classic Jewelry House (Ukraine) and was presented and measured in Kiev, Ukraine.

Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the largest carved sapphire, set by a multi-coloured (blue, gold, grey) polished rock that weighs 80,500 carats (16.1 kg, 35.49 lb). The sapphire was displayed during the annual Unifour Gem & Mineral & Jewellery Show at the Hickory Metro Convention, NC, USA .

  The ring's price is set at $1.3 million based upon the cost of materials and labor, artistic value and ring estimates from independent jewelers.

  All the diamonds for the ring were supplied by India-based Shrenuj & Co. Ltd.

  The company reported that the stones have a combined weight of 10.48 carats, made up of diamonds sized between 0.001-carat to 0.05 carat, with G color and VVS2-VS1 clarities.

  Classic jewelry House 'Lobortas' has designed and manufactured the ring, crafting it in 18k white gold. Lobortas has set the price of the ring at $1,300,000.

  The ring is currently being showcased in Keiv, Ukraine and will be taken across various other exhibitions globally.

Related world records:  
Most expensive diamond: The Wittelsbach Diamond

Most Expensive Rough Diamond:The Cullinan Heritage

Most Expensive Diamond Tattoo: jeweler Yair Shimansky

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012