Wednesday, May 30, 2012
'Martian Pink' diamond fetches $17m in Hong Kong
CHINA - The "Martian Pink" diamond fetched $17.4 million at auction in Hong Kong this week as it went on sale for the first time in 36 years, more than double the estimated price. The "Martian Pink" diamond / Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2011Billed as the largest pink diamond ever to come up for auction, the stunning gem was the highlight of a Christies' jewellery auction that raised $80 million on Tuesday, the auction house said."Having appeared on the market for the first time in 36 years,
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