According to CCTV news report, a 228.31 carat heavy white diamond was auctioned in Geneva, Switzerland, becoming the largest white diamond ever auctioned , and the White Diamond finally fell to the hammer for us $21.9 million. It is reported that the diamond was worn by the owner of the rock in the early 2000s, such as the "big rock necklace" in South Africa** It is one of the rarest gemstones ever sold at auction.
Max Fossett, head of Christie's jewelry department in Geneva, said that other large diamonds often sacrifice shape in order to maintain weight, but unlike "rock", it is not only large, but also "perfectly symmetrical and pear shaped"**
In addition, a 205.07 carat pillow shaped yellow diamond named "Red Cross Diamond" was auctioned with the rock, because part of the auction proceeds will be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva.
"Red Cross Diamond" was discovered in South Africa in 1901. It is one of the largest diamonds in the world. This will be the third time that the diamond will appear at the auction, and part of the auction proceeds will be donated to the International Red Cross.
