Martian Pink Diamond - sold for $17 Million!

Pink Diamond - sold for 17 Million Dollars! Photo Courtesy : Christie's

The Martian Pink Diamond,  

• 12.04 carat  
• Round Brilliant Cut
• Fancy Intense Pink 

by Harry Winston, sold for $17.4 million, or $1.4 million per carat, and was bought by an anonymous bidder.
“The Martian Pink sold by Harry Winston in 1976 created a sensation during its worldwide exhibition tour,” Vickie Sek, director and head of the jewelry and jadeite department at Christie’s Asia, said. “The $80 million dollar auction was highlighted with top prices across the board.”