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The diamond is still coated in the black carbon in which it was mined. AFP
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The world's second-biggest rough diamond, displayed at Louis Vuitton in Paris's Place Vendome. AFP
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The 'Sewelo' diamond is 1,758 carats and about the size of a tennis ball. Reuters
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The gem was showcased to a select group of private clients. AFP
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Louis Vuitton has not said how much it paid for the stone. AFP
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The diamond will be carved up and polished into high jewellery. AFP
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The jewel was found in Botswana. Reuters
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The diamond is still coated in the black carbon in which it was mined. AFP
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The world's second-biggest rough diamond, displayed at Louis Vuitton in Paris's Place Vendome. AFP
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The 'Sewelo' diamond is 1,758 carats and about the size of a tennis ball. Reuters
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The gem was showcased to a select group of private clients. AFP
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Louis Vuitton has not said how much it paid for the stone. AFP
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The diamond will be carved up and polished into high jewellery. AFP
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The jewel was found in Botswana. Reuters
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The diamond is still coated in the black carbon in which it was mined. AFP
Louis Vuitton brings world's second largest diamond to Dubai
The 1,758 carat Sewelo diamond is currently on show – and for sale – at the maison's Dubai Mall store
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03 March, 2021
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