Editor’s Note
This article reports on the record-breaking auction of the world’s largest blue diamond, which sold for 73.2 billion won, as announced by Sotheby’s and covered by CNN.
Record-Breaking Auction
CNN reported on the 28th (local time) that the world’s largest blue diamond was auctioned and finally sold for 73.2 billion won.
Sotheby’s Announcement
The global auction house Sotheby’s announced the previous day that the 15.10-carat ‘De Beers Cullinan Blue’ diamond was sold for 450.925 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 73.2 billion won) in Hong Kong.
Historical Comparison
In 2016, a similar diamond was sold for 57,541,779 dollars (approximately 73.3 billion won), with a difference of less than 100 million won from this auction price.
