Pink Diamonds: Australia's World Renowned Pedigree

If you’ve been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of natural pink diamonds, you know their magic. Pink diamonds are among the most rare, exquisite, and beautiful stones – and they’re expensive, too. Australia is blessed to have discovered pink diamonds in its western region and to have crafted some of the most phenomenal jewellery pieces from these magnetic and stunning precious stones.

Pink diamonds were first discovered in the Kimberley, when a diamond was caught glistening atop an anthill. 30 years later, the Argyle Diamond Mine, owned by Rio Tinto and located in the northern region of Western Australia, is the biggest in the industry, contributing 90 percent of pink diamonds to the world. Argyle Pink Diamonds can cost up to 20 times the price of their white equivalent. It’s no wonder that style-conscious icons from Queen Elizabeth II to Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Lopez have been known to wear jewellery with these gems. The beauty of the Australian pink diamond is matched only by the beauty of the rugged landscape and wilderness of its home in the Kimberley.
Adding to the intrigue and desirability of pink diamonds is their rarity. It is said that there are fewer than 500 tender quality Argyle diamonds left to be found! Pink diamonds have been the cornerstone of a variety of high-end brands for a number of years, including Tiffany & Co, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Vuitton, Pink Kimberley, Rolex, and many others. These brands define beauty and make wonderful use of this precious stone in their design philosophies.

Light pink diamonds may appear in other parts of the world, but Australia’s claim to the deepest of pink diamonds remains unchallenged. The use of pink diamonds remains exclusive, and though demand for them has been limited, the use of these stones has become more popular over time. Diamonds are not without their share of controversy, but with ethical jewelers such as Ethical Jewels in Brisbane and Paul Bram on our own doorstep on Little Collins Street, customers can shop with some comfort of mind.

Pink diamonds are among the best kept secrets in the world, another aspect of what makes Australia so alluring and unique, showing why its beauty and landscape are so cherished.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.