Editor’s Note
This report details the record-breaking auction of “The Orange” diamond in Geneva, highlighting the extraordinary price achieved for this rare gemstone.
The world’s largest diamond has become a hot topic after being auctioned for a massive sum in Switzerland.
On the 12th (local time), major foreign news outlets reported, “The world’s largest diamond, ‘The Orange,’ was sold for $31.5 million (approximately 33.8 billion Korean won).”
According to the reports, an orange diamond appeared at a Christie’s auction held at a hotel in Geneva, Switzerland. This diamond, nicknamed ‘The Orange’ for its deep orange hue, originates from South Africa and boasts a size of approximately 14.82 carats.
the auctioneer reportedly announced. This amount is known not to include taxes and commission fees totaling $4.04 million (approximately 4.333 billion won).
This diamond, which fetched an enormous price, is orange in color and is called a ‘fire diamond,’ making its appearance at auction a rare event. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) classified this diamond as Fancy Vivid (FV) grade, the highest grade for colored diamonds, stating it has a “fantastically vivid color.”
Upon hearing the news of the world’s largest diamond being auctioned, netizens reacted with comments such as:
