Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/catch-a-glimpse-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-diamond Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Catch a glimpse of the world's most expensive diamond Nation Nov 1, 2013 3:50 PM EST The world's largest pink diamond is set to fetch more than $60 million at auction later this month in Geneva. If so, that would make this 59.6-carat sparkler the most valuable jewel ever to be sold. The rare jewel was discovered in Africa in 1999 and has not yet been up for public sale. The Pink Star diamond went on display at Sotheby's in New York City on Friday and will remain in the showroom through the weekend. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
The world's largest pink diamond is set to fetch more than $60 million at auction later this month in Geneva. If so, that would make this 59.6-carat sparkler the most valuable jewel ever to be sold. The rare jewel was discovered in Africa in 1999 and has not yet been up for public sale. The Pink Star diamond went on display at Sotheby's in New York City on Friday and will remain in the showroom through the weekend. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now