Monday, 29 November, 2pm

The Perfect Pink
An extremely rare 14.23ct Fancy Intense Pink, VVS2, rectangular-cut diamond

Estimate: HK$110,000,000 – 150,000,000   
              US$14,000,000 – 19,000,000

Gem connoisseurs have long considered pink diamonds to be among the most beautiful of gemstones since they were first discovered in the ancient mines of India. Larger specimens rarely come up for auction and their scarcity makes the sale of The Perfect Pink, a 14.23 carat fancy intense pink diamond, an extraordinary event (estimate: HK$110-150 million /US$14-19 million).

This exquisite gem has a pure pink coloration that is even and consistent and has been awarded the color grade of “Fancy Intense Pink” by the Gemological Institute of America. The diamond is truly magnificent for both its size and absence of inclusions within its crystal. Further emphasizing its rarity is the elegant and classic rectangular cut of the diamond which is so intensely saturated with color that no additional facets were required to intensify its tone.   

Christie’s holds the current record for any pink diamond – The Vivid Pink, a 5 carat cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Pink that sold for HK$83.5 million (US$10.8 million) in December 2009 in Hong Kong.

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