The diamond, named The Eternal Pink, will be featured in Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels auction on June 8 and is expected to achieve in excess of $35 million. AP
The 10.57 carat rock will go on show in Hong Kong next week and later will be exhibited in Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Taiwan and Geneva. AP
It has the top score for clarity, known as 'Internally Flawless', meaning that no blemishes are visible under 10x magnification. AP
It’s among the most chemically pure of all diamonds, which contributes to its transparency. AP
The Eternal Pink was mined by De Beers at the Damtshaa mine in Botswana. AFP
It took six months for artisans at Diacore in New York to fashion it. AFP