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Rare Diamond From Central Africa Sold for 17.3 Million: Media

Rare Diamond From Central Africa Sold for 17.3 Million: Media

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Rare Diamond From Central Africa Sold for $17.3 Million: Media"The Ocean Dream," a one-of-a-kind gemstone discovered in the early 2000s, was sold at... 15.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Rare Diamond From Central Africa Sold for $17.3 Million: Media"The Ocean Dream," a one-of-a-kind gemstone discovered in the early 2000s, was sold at auction on Wednesday at Christie's in Geneva, Switzerland. Its key characteristics:5.50 carats – the largest ever discovered in this category – triangle-cut.A blue-green color ("Fancy Vivid Blue-Green") certified by the Gemological Institute of America.A 100% natural color, formed by exposure to Earth's radiation over millions of years.Having reached approximately $8.5 million in 2014, the gemstone saw its value double in 12 years before being acquired by an anonymous buyer after 20 minutes of intense bidding, according to media reports.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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