'Pink Star' diamond fetches record $71.2 million in Hong Kong
A pink diamond broke the world record for a gemstone sold at auction, after it fetched $71.2 million in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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Researchers from the Gemological Institute of America studied the unique properties of diamonds with similar characteristics to famous stones such as the Cullinan, Constellation and Kohinoor by examining their so-called "offcuts," which are the pieces left over after the gem's facets are cut for maximum sparkle.
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