Diamond sells for record price

The pre-sale estimate was around nine million pounds. Bond Street jeweller Laurence Graff bought the 35.56-carat, historic Wittelsbach diamond, which came to the international market for the first time in almost 80 years, in a highly competitive auction. Large blue diamonds of high clarity are very rare. Its provenance enhanced its value.

Reuters | December 10, 2008

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