Rio Tinto has announced that Middle East luxury jeweller, Dhamani has become a Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds, joining an exclusive group of master craftsman and luxury jewellers with access to a direct supply of Australia’s rare Argyle pink diamonds and entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds into exquisite jewellery.

The announcement coinicided with the official launch of the jeweller’s DPINK collection showcasing more than US$25 million of Argyle pink diamond jewellery against the backdrop of Dubai Shopping Festival. Established in 1969 Dhamani is a second generation family business with a passion for rare diamonds and heirloom pieces of jewellery.

Argyle Pink Diamonds manager Josephine Johnson said, “Dhamani is an exciting Middle East luxury jeweller with over four decades of heritage and superb craftsmanship. The DPINK Collection is a glittering tribute to the beauty of Argyle’s pink diamonds and a powerful statement of Dhamani’s world-class luxury.”

Dhamani chief executive officer and managing director Amit Dhamani said “Since 1969 our family has been tirelessly devoted to working with the world’s rarest diamonds. Our new relationship with Argyle Pink Diamonds is a wonderful honour and showcases our commitment to working with the finest partners to support our prized client base of international jewellery connoisseurs.”