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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Iorizzo

One of the ‘purest, pinkest diamonds’ to go under the hammer

PA Wire

An “exceptionally rare” pink diamond, named the Williamson Pink Star in a nod to a similar precious stone owned by the Queen, is expected to sell for more than 21 million dollars (£18 million) this autumn.

The 11.15 carat cushion-shaped stone is the second largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond to ever appear at auction and could set a new per carat price record at auction, Sotheby’s said.

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