Sakura’s unique Purple-pink Sakura massive mass of 15.81 carats was sold at the auction in Hong Kong for $ 29 million. It became a record cost for stones with such a tint, Christie’s auction house was reported on Monday, May 24.
It is indicated that the on the eve of the lot was sold for 226.3 million Hong Kong dollars ($ 29,13 million). At the same time, the estimated value of the stone was paid for a platinum and gold ring ranged from $ 25 million to $ 38 million. The buyer’s name is not disclosed.
Sakura is a largest rose-colored stone with a secondary purple tint. Such diamonds are extremely rare in nature, with only less than 10% of them can weigh over 0.2 karat.