20 February 2013
Rio Tinto Diamonds today announced plans to actively support their network of customers with a variety of initiatives throughout the year. These initiatives will be aimed at promoting beautiful fashion diamond jewellery in the US and continuing to educate consumers on the versatility and affordability of jewellery created using Argyle diamonds from the remote East Kimberley region of Australia.
The first of these initiatives is to showcase The Argyle Diamond Jewellery Collection to celebrities, nominees and presenters to wear at the 2013 Academy Awards in late February. The collection comprises 12 pieces of jewellery including award winning champagne diamond jewellery such as the Bulles de Champagne Collier and a beautiful champagne and white diamond bangle from the sustainable jewellery initiative undertaken by Rio Tinto Diamonds in 2012.
According to Rebecca Foerster, Manager of Rio Tinto Diamonds, US Representative Office commented, “We see these initiatives as instrumental in ensuring that the consumer understands the beauty and value of Argyle diamonds. Other exciting initiatives have been developed and will be outlined at the JCK show in Las Vegas in June.”
About Rio Tinto Diamonds
Rio Tinto is one of the world’s major diamond producers through its 100 per cent control of the Argyle mine in Australia, 60 per cent of the Diavik mine in Canada, a 78 per cent interest in the Murowa mine in Zimbabwe. Rio Tinto also has an advanced diamond project in India. Rio Tinto’s share of the production from its three operating mines is sold through its Diamonds Sales and Marketing office in Antwerp, Belgium, with representative offices in Mumbai, Hong Kong and New York. Rio Tinto Diamonds is a leading supporter of the Kimberley Process, a founding member of Responsible Jewellery Council and the first mining company to be certified by The Responsible Jewellery Council. Website: www.riotintodiamonds.com
About Argyle Diamonds
The Argyle Diamond Mine is 100 per cent owned by Rio Tinto and has been operating since 1983. Located in the east Kimberley region of Western Australia, the Argyle Diamond Mine is one of the world’s largest suppliers of coloured diamonds. Argyle is currently transitioning to an underground mine, which will extend the mine life until at least 2020.