The Fortune Pink, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, will be auctioned in Geneva in November and is expected to 'garner interest from collectors across the globe'.
abc.net.au/news/rare-pink-diamond-to-go-under-hammer-in-geneva/101475730An exceptionally rare giant diamond is set to be auctioned in Geneva in November, where it is expected to sell for up to US$35 million .
At over 18 carats, the vividly coloured 'Fortune Pink' is the largest pear-shaped pink diamond of its quality ever to be offered for sale at auction, the Christie's auction house said on Monday. The diamond, which goes under the hammer for the first time on November 8, has an estimated worth of between US$25 million and US$35 million.
The sparkling pink tear-drop-formed stone, which has been mounted on a ring flanked by a large white diamond on either side, weighs exactly 18.18 carats.Christie's highlighted that this was considered a lucky number in Asia, where it signifies "definite prosperity", and said it expected the diamond to "garner interest from collectors across the globe".Watch
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