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(IDEX Online) - The last sale of pink diamonds before the iconic Argyle mine closes will have a Japanese theme.

The invitation-only tender will take its inspiration from Ichi-go ichi-e - Japan's cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment.

The mine in the remote East Kimberley region Western Australia has been the source of 90 per cent of the world's pink diamonds for almost four decades, but owners Rio Tinto will close it in November as the cost of extraction becomes uneconomic.

There will be just 62 pink, red, violet and blue diamonds in the 2020 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, such is the rarity of the prized pink and other natural-colored stones.

Among the lots are six 'hero' diamonds - sized just 0.33ct to 2.45ct - including one named Argyle Sakura, honoring Japan's love of the cherry blossom hues of Argyle pink diamonds. 

Viewings will take place at the Argyle mine, in Perth, Australia, then Singapore and Antwerp. Sealed bids close on 2 December 2020.

Jewelers for Children has unveiled their 2020 Hope for the Holidays program.  The program includes holiday greeting cards produced by Hallmark from the designs of children representing Make-A-Wish America.  The program also includes an honor donation program, and contribution cards and inserts.   

This is the fourth year that Hallmark has donated all the printing for the cards. The card designs feature original children's artwork and include the Hallmark logo on the back of every card and embossed on the envelope flaps. 

In any year, the Hope for the Holidays program provides you the opportunity to showcase your support of children in need to all the folks on your holiday list.  Over the years, the program has helped raise millions to support those who need it most.  This year has proven to be particularly challenging for everyone and many have had to be distant from friends and loved ones.  What could be more appropriate than sending a special holiday greeting the traditional way, with an adorable card designed by a child? 

This year there are three different designs to choose from, all drawn by children who were either patients at the hospital, or a sibling.  JFC has supported Make-A-Wish with nearly $ 12 million in donations that have been used to fund over 2,000 wishes for children facing life-threatening illnesses.    

In lieu of traditional holiday greetings, members of the jewelry industry can send holiday cards showing their support for the charity.  There are also contribution recognition cards that can be purchased with a donation to JFC and sent to special contacts on everyone's holiday list.  Contribution card inserts are available as an option for use with any holiday card.  

Honor donation programs...