Rare pink diamond sells for record 29 million pounds

A 24.78 carat fancy intense pink diamond that is regarded as one of the most desirable and beautiful in the world was sold for a record $46.16 million (29 million pounds) making it the most expensive piece of jewellery to be bought at auction, Sotheby's Auction House said. The rare pink diamond mounted in a ring that comes from a private collection and is regarded as the most desirable and beautiful in the world.

  • A 24.78 carat fancy intense pink diamond that is regarded as one of the most desirable and beautiful in the world was sold for a record $46.16 million (29 million pounds) making it the most expensive piece of jewellery to be bought at auction, Sotheby's Auction House has said. <br></br>The rare pink diamond is mounted in a ring that comes from a private collection and is considered to be the greatest pink diamond ever seen. (Photo: AFP)
    A 24.78 carat fancy intense pink diamond that is regarded as one of the most desirable and beautiful in the world was sold for a record $46.16 million (29 million pounds) making it the most expensive piece of jewellery to be bought at auction, Sotheby's Auction House has said.

    The rare pink diamond is mounted in a ring that comes from a private collection and is considered to be the greatest pink diamond ever seen. (Photo: AFP)
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  • Sotheby's had valued the 24.78 carat Fancy Intense Pink diamond mounted on a ring at $27-38 million ahead of the sale in a luxury lakeside hotel in Geneva. But intense bidding wiped out the record of over $24 million set during an auction in December 2008 in the sale of a grey-blue diamond Wittelsbach. (Photo: AFP)
    Sotheby's had valued the 24.78 carat Fancy Intense Pink diamond mounted on a ring at $27-38 million ahead of the sale in a luxury lakeside hotel in Geneva. But intense bidding wiped out the record of over $24 million set during an auction in December 2008 in the sale of a grey-blue diamond Wittelsbach. (Photo: AFP)
  • The gemstone, rated among a type that accounts for just two percent of diamonds, was last seen on the market about 60 years ago when it was sold by legendary US jeweller Harry Winston. ?It's very wearable and the perfect size. It's a stone that has huge character and appeal." David Bennett, chairman for Europe and the Middle East at Sotheby's international jewellery department said.<br></br> He said pink diamonds are prized by collectors and the trade since they were discovered in India. (Photo: AFP)
    The gemstone, rated among a type that accounts for just two percent of diamonds, was last seen on the market about 60 years ago when it was sold by legendary US jeweller Harry Winston. “It's very wearable and the perfect size. It's a stone that has huge character and appeal." David Bennett, chairman for Europe and the Middle East at Sotheby's international jewellery department said.

    He said pink diamonds are prized by collectors and the trade since they were discovered in India. (Photo: AFP)
  • The 24.78 carat fancy intense pink diamond was bought by British billionaire Laurence Graff, 72, who described it as the ?most fabulous? diamond he had ever seen. "Laurence Graff is clearly a connoisseur of gemstones. Any connoisseur of gemstone would realise that this is a stone to own. Had I the money, I would have bought it myself," said David Bennett, chairman for Europe and the Middle East at Sotheby's international jewellery department.(Photo: AFP)
    The 24.78 carat fancy intense pink diamond was bought by British billionaire Laurence Graff, 72, who described it as the “most fabulous” diamond he had ever seen. "Laurence Graff is clearly a connoisseur of gemstones. Any connoisseur of gemstone would realise that this is a stone to own. Had I the money, I would have bought it myself," said David Bennett, chairman for Europe and the Middle East at Sotheby's international jewellery department.(Photo: AFP)
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  • Bidding for the 24.78-carat pink diamond gem, classified by the Gemological Institute of America as "fancy intense pink started at 12.65 million pounds, but the bidding quickly surpassed the previous record.(Photo: AFP)
    Bidding for the 24.78-carat pink diamond gem, classified by the Gemological Institute of America as "fancy intense pink started at 12.65 million pounds, but the bidding quickly surpassed the previous record.(Photo: AFP)
  • Over the past few years, diamonds and other rare jemstones have reported good pricing given that the auction is joined by online bidders. In addition fo gold, unique objects of arts and rate jewels are now attracting massive interest and investments. (Photo: AFP)
    Over the past few years, diamonds and other rare jemstones have reported good pricing given that the auction is joined by online bidders. In addition fo gold, unique objects of arts and rate jewels are now attracting massive interest and investments. (Photo: AFP)
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