Large yellow diamond auctioned at record price
2011-11-17 05:57:43 GMT2011-11-17 13:57:43(Beijing Time)
China Daily
Sun-Drop Diamond, the largest yellow pear-shaped diamond in the world, was auctioned for $12.36 million in Geneva on Tuesday, creating a new record price for a yellow diamond. [Photo/CFP]
Sun-Drop Diamond, the largest yellow pear-shaped diamond in the world was auctioned for $12.36 million in Geneva on Tuesday, creating a new price record for a yellow diamond.[Photo/CFP]
American actress Jerry Hall holds the pear-shaped diamond during a photocall at the Natural History Museum on February 24, 2011 in London, England. [Photo/CFP]
American actress Jerry Hall holds the pear-shaped diamond during a photocall at the Natural History Museum on February 24, 2011 in London, England. [Photo/CFP]
Sun-Drop Diamond, the largest yellow pear-shaped diamond in the world, was auctioned for $12.36 million in Geneva on Tuesday, creating a new record price for a yellow diamond.
The 110.03 carat gem, which was first found in South Africa in 2010, was bought by a businessman.
