Christie's sells rare blue diamond for over $40m - BBC News
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The 17.61 carat, pear-shaped "Blue Royal" diamond, set in a ring, fetched $43.8 million, reports said
The 17.61 carat, pear-shaped Blue Royal diamond, set in a ring, fetched $43.8 million, reports said
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LVMH seals purchase of Tiffany after takeover fight
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Christie's - Recent News & Activity
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Diamonds - BBC News
SDE Group Diamonds
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Diamonds - BBC News
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Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist
Patrick Thadewaldt posted on LinkedIn
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Lulo Rose: Largest pink diamond in 300 years found in Angola
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Luxury retail - BBC News
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Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist
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Beeple's NFT digital art nets £50m at Christie's auction
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LVMH seals purchase of Tiffany after takeover fight
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The revolution underway in India's diamond industry