The supersized stone will headline Christie's Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva on November 8.
The Fortune Pink apparently carries some good juju, too. The auction house has pointed out that the diamond’s exact weight of 18.18 carats literally translates to “definite prosperity” in Asia, where 18 is considered a lucky number.
“With its auspicious weight of 18.18 carats, this exceptional pink diamond of phenomenal color will certainly bring good fortune to its new owner,” Christie’s international head of jewelry Rahul Kadakia said in a statement.in 2020, which was the source of more than 90 percent of the world’s pink diamonds, the demand for the rarefied rose-colored gems has grown exponentially in the face of a rapidly dwindling supply. Still, Christie’s has brought a number of humdingers to market.. This rare 18.
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