Diacolor acquires most-expensive Zambian emerald, unveils rare stone in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: Six months after having acquired The Inkalamu (Lion), luxury jewellery brand Diacolor has finally shown the world, and Delhi, what it looks like. Touted as the most-expensive Zambian Emerald, the 5655ct magnificent emerald was picked up for an undisclosed amount at the Gemfields auction in November last year.

The 5655-carat gem, presently being showcased at the Diacolor showroom in Delhi’s tony Emporio mall, boasts of remarkable clarity and a golden-green hue. The gem was unearthed at the world’s largest emerald mine, Kagem, and was named Inkalamu which means Lion in the Zambian language.

Talking about the high-end purchase, Diacolor’s Global’s founder and Chairman, Rajkumar Tongya, termed it an “absolute must-have”. The veteran jeweller, who has been keeping an eye out for such objects to add to the brand’s portfolio for over three decades now, says that he was unable to turn his head away when he first spotted it at the auction.

“The homogenous green colour with a band of golden yellow and depth had grabbed my attention,” Tongya said, while recalling the “rare find from Mother Nature.”

His son, Rishabh, who is also the Creative Director of Diacolor, agrees, saying he experienced “goosebumps” when he saw the “kryptonite-type” emerald.