Rare and much treasured pink diamond sells for nearly RM269 million in Hong Kong

This undated image received from Sotheby's auction house on October 8, 2022 shows the Williamson Pink Star diamond, which was sold at auction in Hong Kong for nearly 58 million USD on October 7, setting a record for price per carat for any diamond or gemstone, according to auction house Sotheby's. (Photo by Handout / Sotheby's / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / SOTHEBY'S " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Hong Kong, Oct 8, 2022 (AFP): A rare pink diamond has sold in Hong Kong for nearly US$58 million (RM269 million), setting a record for price per carat paid at auction for any diamond or gemstone, according to Sotheby's.

The 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star on Friday fetched HK$453.2 million ($57.7 million), the second-highest price paid at auction for any jewel, Sotheby's added.