Rare 15.38-carat pink diamond fetches $31.6 million

The spectacular "Unique Pink", a supremely rare Fancy Vivid Pink diamond weighing 15.38 carats sold for an exceptional $31,561,200 / CHF 30,826,000 (price per carat: $2,052,094) at Sotheby's Geneva sa...

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In addition to receiving the highest possible colour grading for a pink diamond from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the &ldquoUnique Pink&rdquo has been found to be Type IIa, d...

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The stone&rsquos exquisite pear shape and brilliant cut accentuate its exceptional saturation, placing it in a rarefied category even among the world&rsquos most beautiful diamonds. ...

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Upon inspection by the institute, the hue, tone and saturation of the &ldquoUnique Pink&rdquo was determined to be Fancy Vivid Pink &ndash the strongest saturation possible and described ...

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Very fine diamond brooch, Cartier, 1911: Designed as a bow composed of open work motifs millegrain-set with circular-, single-cut, marquise-, pear-shaped and rose diamonds, signed Cartier, ...

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Jewels From The Collection Of The Princes Doria Pamphilj: Of floral design, set with a pear-shaped diamond, the petals set with cushion-shaped, circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds.Impo...

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Attractive fancy blue diamond ring: Set with a step-cut fancy blue diamond weighing 14.18 carats, on a mount set with brilliant-cut diamondsPrice: CHF 3,610,000 (US$3,696,098 / HK$ 28,689,7...

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Superb fancy vivid blue diamond ring: Set with a pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond of exceptional colour weighing 7.32 carats, size 51Sale price: $17.1m / CHF 16.7m for an Internally Fl...

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Set with a marquise-shaped fancy intense blue diamond weighing 6.64 carats, highlighted with two pear-shaped fancy intense blue diamonds weighing 2.01 and 1.01 carats, further accented wit...

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Very fine sapphire and diamond ring, Van Cleef & ArpelsEstimate: CHF 720,000 &mdash 1,200,000 Lot sold: CHF 2,050,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium) ...

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Very important and unique gem set and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960sEstimate: CHF 1,440,000 &mdash 2,400,000Lot sold: CHF 1,570,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium) ...

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An important Fancy Purplish Pink diamond ring weighing 8.20 carats sold for $3,696,098 / CHF 3,610,000 ($450,744 per carat)(LOT 420, estimate $2-4m / CHF 1.9-3.8m) ...

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Fine sapphire and diamond ring: Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 8.27 carats, between marquise-shaped diamonds, size 51.Estimate: CHF 960,000 &mdash 1,150,000LOT SOLD. 1,450,000 ...

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An Important Fancy Pink diamond pendant weighing 18.51 carats totals $9,773,672 / CHF 9,546,000 ($528,021 per carat)(LOT 411A, estimate $5-8m / CHF 4.8-7.7m) ...

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A Pair of Important Pear-Shaped Fancy Blue and Fancy Orangy Pink Diamond Earrings, 8.85 and 8.79 carats respectively, VS2 and VVS2 clarity respectivelyLot: 462Price: CHF 5,850,000 (US$ 5,98...

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Pair of gem set and diamond ear clips, 'Tutti Frutti', Cartier, circa 1925Estimate: CHF 75,000 &mdash 115,000 Lot sold: CHF 225,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium) ...

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Set of four diamond plaques de cou, Cartier, 1907The central plaque decorated with a pierced and millegrain-set articulated plaque of foliate design set with circular-cut and rose diamonds,...

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Fine ruby and diamond bracelet, Cartier, circa 1925Estimate: CHF 180,000 &mdash 320,000 Lot sold: CHF 610,000 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium) ...

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