A necklace named ‘The Argyle Empress’ has been created with the first of its kind combination of Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamonds with Imperial Jade. This neckpiece is crafted by renowned jeweler Chow Tai Fook and is valued US$5,500,000.

There are over 43 carats of rare Argyle pink diamonds including five of the signature Pink Tender diamonds, collected over the past five years, combined with 33 rare Imperial Jade beads. According to Josephine Johnson, Manager of Argyle Pink Diamonds, “The Argyle Empress is a celebration of two of the earth’s rarest treasures and is a perfect union between East and West. This heirloom piece of jewellery is the first of its kind for the growing Chinese market and will take its place in history as a coveted masterpiece.”

The Argyle Empress has been designed around two beautiful pink diamond encrusted flower motifs depicting the Hong Kong Camellia, the perfect counterpoint to the verdant colours of the leaves depicted in the surrounding jade. This creation is being showcased at various events in Hong Kong, before travelling to London as part of an Argyle pink diamond jewellery exhibition at Kensington Palace, London.