Guess Who Bought The World’s Most Flawless Diamond?
Weighing in at a hefty 84.37 carats, this white, brilliant-cut D-color, flawless diamond has sold at auction by Sotheby’s. The price — $16.2 million dollars. The proud new owner – founder of the Guess clothing company, George Marciano.
The white diamond, part of Sotheby’s “Magnificent Jewels” sale, is a well-travelled stone, having been shown in Hong Kong, Paris, New York, Rome, Los Angeles, London, Dubai and Bahrai. It is said to be the “most beautiful, magnificent and unique stone” ever witnessed by David Bennett, the auction house’s chairman of jewelry for over 32 years.
Imagine how thrilling it must have been for Mrs. Marciano to receive such a brilliant bauble! Quite the conversation piece, indeed, though I’m sure it will be relegated to the safe deposit box while the rest of us mere mortals can still enjoy stepping out in our diamond earrings, bracelets, diamond pendants and rings!
November 19th, 2007 at 11:57 am
I can’t imagine. I used to work in retail and one day a woman wearing a VERY large diaond ring came up to the cash. I have no idea how many carats it was but I wanted to say “Here, let me help you with that”. The ring, I mean. It looked so heavy! Surely no one would walk around wearing this! It must be a specimen or display piece. Wow! I’m shocked. Flawless, yet. Swoon! I would really rather have the money to be able o afford it but as you said buy other pieces to actually wear!