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Record-breaking diamonds

Take a closer look at the record breaking diamonds that are among the most expensive sparklers in the world, from rare blue diamonds to tennis ball-sized rough gems.

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The most expensive ring in the world

As autumn auction season approaches, we hunt out the most expensive ring on the planet and other worthy contenders. 

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The Graff Venus: a high-stakes heartbreaker

Today Graff unveiled the record-breaking Venus, the largest flawless heart-shape diamond ever certified by the GIA.

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The most expensive sales of jewelry in auction history

You won’t believe your eyes when you read our round-up of the most expensive sales of jewelry in auction history.

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Cullinan Dream blue diamond becomes latest record-breaker

The 24.18 carat Cullinan Dream is the largest and most expensive Fancy Intense blue diamond to ever go under the hammer.

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The Oppenheimer Blue diamond sells for record-breaking $57.7 million

This 14.62ct Vivid Blue diamond has become one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction.     

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The Unique Pink diamond sells for $31.56 million

A 15.38ct pink diamond ring led the way to a record-breaking total at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels spring sale.

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Sotheby's to auction the Shirley Temple Blue Diamond

The lead lot at Sotheby’s New York auction on 19 April will be the legendary star’s beloved blue diamond ring.

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Is this the next record-breaking blue diamond?

The De Beers Millennium Jewel 4, the largest oval Fancy Vivid blue diamond, will go under the hammer at Sotheby's Hong Kong in April.

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Most expensive diamond necklaces

History was rewritten when Wallace Chan unveiled a $200m masterpiece blowing all previous records out of the water.

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The record-breaking diamonds of 2015

Fetching sky-high prices at auction this year proves that diamonds are still the most coveted gems in the world. 

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Make mine a whopper

Two huge rough diamonds - the 187.7ct Diavik Foxfire and the recently unearthed 1,111ct Karowe AK6 diamond - are grabbing headlines.

 

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Record breaking diamonds: the most valuable diamonds ever sold at auction

29 Sep 2014
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