One of the world’s rarest diamonds has fetched a record price at auction. The “Pink Star” diamond was sold for 68 million Swiss francs in Geneva. That is the equivalent of over 60 million euros.<br /><br />The previous record for a diamond sold at auction was 34 million euros. <br /><br />The flawless “ Pink Star” was purchased by an anonymous buyer.<br /><br />David Bennett of Sotheby’s was the man who conducted the sale.<br /><br />“Of all the gemstones known, coloured – the rare pinks and blues and greens and so forth – are amongst the rarest of all stones and they are finally, I think, reaching the level as it were where the price is matching the rarity,” he said. <br /><br />Whatever the economic climate, there never seems to be a shortage of cash for beautiful gemstones.<br /><br />The beauty of the “Pink Star” is without doubt, as is its size. Most pink diamonds are less than five carats. The “Pink Star” is nearly 60.
