Rare blue-green diamond sells for record $17.3 million at auction
Summary
A rare 5.5-carat fancy vivid blue-green diamond called "Ocean Dream" sold for $17.3 million at Christie's auction in Geneva. This price set a new record for this type of diamond and was much higher than its estimated value before the sale.Key Facts
- The diamond weighs 5.5 carats and is shaped like a triangle.
- It is the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond known to exist.
- The stone was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
- The auction price of $17.3 million was double the price it sold for in 2014.
- The buyer was a private client, but their identity was not revealed.
- The diamond was sold in about 20 minutes, showing strong interest.
- Other rare colored diamonds at Sotheby's and Christie's have sold for millions in recent years.
- Colored diamonds are very rare and attract collectors worldwide.
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