Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds has partnered with leading Japanese bridal house Hatsuko Endo. % % Hatsuko Endo’s exquisite collection of international designer wedding gowns was paired on the runway in Tokyo with bespoke Argyle pink diamond jewellery, created by some of the finest Japanese jewellery master-craftsmen. Argyle Pink Diamonds manager Josephine Johnson said “The Japanese market is very important to us and we are delighted to be in Tokyo to support our Japanese ateliers and partners. They have elevated the story of rarity and beauty into the highest quality of craftsmanship, showcased in a beautiful bridal setting.”

Japan got its first taste of love for Argyle pink diamond jewellery around 30 years ago and today Rio Tinto sells around 30 percent of its Argyle pink diamonds into Japan where the pink hues are synonymous with romance and love and there is a demand for the smallest, palest pink diamonds, through to the rarest red diamonds.

Showcased in Tokyo were several pieces of signature Argyle pink diamond jewellery including the extraordinary Wisteria shoulder brooch by Japanese jeweller Kashikey. The Wisteria shoulder brooch features 26 carats of Argyle pink diamonds in the cascading blooms of the wisteria, each pink diamond precisely chosen for its graduating colour. Also on display was the Argyle Pink Diamond Tiara, a bespoke piece by Australian luxury jewellery retailer Linneys. The tiara showcases 178 Argyle pink diamonds in various shapes, sizes and hues.