Sotheby's 'perfect' 100-carat diamond sells for $22 million

By Allyssia Alleyne, CNN

Updated 0313 GMT (1113 HKT) April 22, 2015

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This flawless, 100-carat diamond sold for $22 million, including buyer's premium, at Sotheby's New York's Magnificent Jewels sale on April 21. It's one of only six diamonds over 100 carats to ever be sold at auction.
Photos: Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels 2015
This flawless, 100-carat diamond sold for $22 million, including buyer's premium, at Sotheby's New York's Magnificent Jewels sale on April 21. It's one of only six diamonds over 100 carats to ever be sold at auction.
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"Simply put, it has everything you could ever want from a diamond: the classic shape begs to be worn, while the quality puts it in an asset class of its own," said Lisa Hubbard, Chairman of North and South America for Sotheby's International Jewellery Division.
Photos: Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels 2015
"Simply put, it has everything you could ever want from a diamond: the classic shape begs to be worn, while the quality puts it in an asset class of its own," said Lisa Hubbard, Chairman of North and South America for Sotheby's International Jewellery Division.
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This oval-shaped 22.30 carat diamond ring sold to an online bidder for $3.3 million.
Photos: Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels 2015
This oval-shaped 22.30 carat diamond ring sold to an online bidder for $3.3 million.