News

Rare Pink Diamonds ‘The Spirit of The Rose’ Sold For $ 26.6 Million

A rare pink diamond was sold for $26.6 million at a leading auction event run by an auction company, Sotheby’s. The selling price of the diamond, dubbed ‘The Spirit of the Rose’, which weighs 14.83 carats, has set a new world record for pink and purple diamonds.

It only takes a few minutes to reach 21 million Swiss francs. But the identity of the buyer who eventually managed to own the diamond is kept secret.

The diamond was formed from a 27.85 carat stone found at a diamond mine owned by the Alrosa firm in the Sakha Republic in northeastern Siberia, Russia, in 2017.

Picture: The Jakarta Post

The work of cutting the diamond took almost a year to maintain its original pink color. Pink diamonds are very hard to find and are in high demand in the global market.

Five of the 10 most expensive diamonds ever sold are pink diamonds, according to Sotheby’s.

Previously, the record for the most expensive pink diamond ever sold was CTF Star Pink which sold for $ 71.2 million at an auction event in Hong Kong, in 2017.

Source: TRT World, The Jakarta Post

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

The Food Merchant Brings Global Flavours & Fantastic Deals to IOI Mall Damansara

Get ready, IOI Mall Damansara! The Food Merchant, Malaysia’s premier gourmet grocer is delighted to… Read More

7 minutes ago

foodpanda Malaysia Launches futureK A New Healthcare Pilot for Delivery Partners and Families

In a bold step to improve healthcare access for Malaysia’s gig workers, foodpanda Malaysia has… Read More

12 minutes ago

Garmin’s New Descent S1 Buoy is a Game-Changer for Dive Safety & Communication

Garmin Malaysia just dropped a major innovation for divers introducing the Descent S1 Buoy, a… Read More

26 minutes ago

AEON Breaks Ground on Major Seremban 2 Expansion, Completion Targeted for 2027

AEON CO. (M) BHD. (AEON) is set to transform the retail landscape in Negeri Sembilan… Read More

34 minutes ago

Solar Time Turns 44: A Timeless Legacy Reimagined at IOI City Mall

After 44 years of shaping Malaysia’s timepiece scene, Solar Time is stepping into a bold… Read More

58 minutes ago

160 Makan Spots, 40 Iconic Dishes, One Map redBus Is Feeding Our Travel Obsession

If you’ve ever planned a road trip just to try nasi dagang in Terengganu or… Read More

2 days ago

This website uses cookies.