Country overtook Botswana in 2023.
Piece with 9.01-carat stone will lead December 17 Important Jewels sale in Hong Kong.
Council now recognizes three main types of eligible materials: pre-consumer, postconsumer, waste and a mix of the three.
Top item is a necklace containing over 82.75 carats, with a high estimate of $450,000.
Fine Jewels sale also includes collections of beauty icon Sydell Miller and theater benefactor Merle Reskin.
Item is generally third-most expensive thing consumers own after home and car, according to Jewelers Mutual.
Manufacturing supervisor took gold, silver and platinum from employer, says US Attorney’s Office.
Addition of Roberto Coin has brought in business, as have increasing levels of stock in key brands.
Miner expects between $195 million and $225 million for upcoming year.
Figure beats NRF’s original prediction by more than 13 million.
Company notes solid bidding for 76 stones from its Argyle and Diavik mines.