It is the largest good quality rough diamond to be sold at the Dubai Diamond Exchange.
A rare 1,086-carat rough diamond was sold at a Dubai auction this week. The colour is the result of the stone being not one crystal, but several merged together. Some of them are darker than others and therefore give a yellow-orange glow. All photos: DMCC
The diamond is a yellow-orange shade but it is not known what colour it will be after it is polished.
Diamond experts say it is a 'very speculative stone and it will be up to the buyers to try to unravel what polished outcomes will be possible'.
It is the largest good quality rough diamond to be sold at the Dubai Diamond Exchange.
A rare 1,086-carat rough diamond was sold at a Dubai auction this week. The colour is the result of the stone being not one crystal, but several merged together. Some of them are darker than others and therefore give a yellow-orange glow. All photos: DMCC
The diamond is a yellow-orange shade but it is not known what colour it will be after it is polished.
Diamond experts say it is a 'very speculative stone and it will be up to the buyers to try to unravel what polished outcomes will be possible'.
It is the largest good quality rough diamond to be sold at the Dubai Diamond Exchange.