The Graff Pink 24.78 carat pink diamond
The Graff Pink 24.78 carat pink diamond
The fancy intense pink round-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond
weighing 24.78 carats, set between shield-shaped diamond shoulders, in platinum, as a ring, size 55½.
Made by: -
Sold for: USD 46.0 million
Auction house: Sotheby's, Geneva
Sale date: 16 November 2010
Seller: Anonymous owner
Buyer: Diamond dealer Laurence Graff
From Sotheby's:
This exceptional diamond has also been found to be part of the rare subgroup – comprising less than 2 % of all gem diamonds - known as type IIa: stones in this group are chemically the purest of all diamond crystals and often have extraordinary optical transparency.
What makes this diamond stand out as a truly rare gemstone however is the combination of this exceptional colour and purity with the classic emerald cut - a style of cutting normally associated with white diamonds and immensely sought-after when found in the rare colours such as pink and blue. The shape is further enhanced by the gently rounded corners which impart a unique softness and charm to this truly outstanding gemstone.