Setting a one carat princess diamond
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For more news visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com A rare pink diamond sells for over 45 million dollars, making it the most expensive stone ever sold at auction. The winning bid took place in a jewelry sale in Geneva. Sotheby’s in Switzerland drew some serious bidders on Tuesday — all vying for a rare pink diamond. The almost 25 carat gem was the star lot among 550 on the block at the semi-annual jewelry sale in Geneva. Chairman of Sotheby’s Jewelry David Bennett responded to the demand. [David Bennett, Chairman, Sotheby's Jewelry, Europe and the Middle East] “40 million Francs, it’s already a record bid.” With a few more bids, the Harry Winston jewel landed the gavel at .75 million US dollars, doubling the previous record for the most expensive stone ever sold at auction. [David Bennett, Chairman, Sotheby's Jewelry, Europe and the Middle East]: “Unbelievable pink diamond, which I’ve been following for many years, which I consider to be certainly if not my favorite, one of the most important diamonds ever to come up for auction. Sold for 15800 (USD) — by far the most, the highest bid ever paid for a jewel at auction.” Top diamond trader Laurence Graff won the coveted gem by telephone.
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