Australian miner Rio Tinto has unveiled its first significant Argyle Pink Diamonds^TM jewellery piece since the closure of the legendary Argyle mine in 2020.

The AU$6 million (around US$3.78 million) Argyle Romantica^TM ring, handcrafted with 3.42 carats of rare pink, red and blue diamonds from the mine, is the first piece produced under the Argyle Pink Diamonds Icon Partner^TM programme – part of a strategy to protect the provenance of Argyle Pink Diamonds^TM.

The ring is significant because it demonstrates the union of five exceptional Argyle Pink Diamonds^TM, totalling 2.31 carats in weight, including a 0.75-carat fancy red diamond, two fancy vivid purplish-pink diamonds and two fancy deep pink diamonds. The five red and pink diamonds are showcased in an intricate setting that includes 1.11 carats of smaller blue and pink Argyle diamonds.

“Created by Singapore-based rare gem specialist John Glajz, the Argyle Romantica^TM pays tribute to the full range of romantic hues of Argyle Pink Diamonds^TM and the infinite beauty and mystique of these cherished gems,” said Rio Tinto.

Rio Tinto earlier appointed Glajz, alongside award-winning designer John Calleija, as Argyle Pink Diamonds Icon Partners^TM, following its decision to retain the Argyle Pink Diamonds^TM brand.

Each icon partner, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is tasked to feature the final supply of polished Argyle Pink Diamonds^TM in one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces.

Argyle Romantica^TM will be showcased in Sydney and offered for sale through J. Farren Price, an Argyle Pink Diamonds Select Atelier^TM, as part of its 80th anniversary celebration this year.