Eternal Pink diamond - in pictures

  • The diamond, named The Eternal Pink, will be featured in Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels auction on June 8 and is expected to achieve in excess of $35 million. AP
    The diamond, named The Eternal Pink, will be featured in Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels auction on June 8 and is expected to achieve in excess of $35 million. AP
  • The 10.57 carat rock will go on show in Hong Kong next week and later will be exhibited in Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Taiwan and Geneva. AP
    The 10.57 carat rock will go on show in Hong Kong next week and later will be exhibited in Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Taiwan and Geneva. AP
  • It has the top score for clarity, known as 'Internally Flawless', meaning that no blemishes are visible under 10x magnification. AP
    It has the top score for clarity, known as 'Internally Flawless', meaning that no blemishes are visible under 10x magnification. AP
  • It’s among the most chemically pure of all diamonds, which contributes to its transparency. AP
    It’s among the most chemically pure of all diamonds, which contributes to its transparency. AP
  • The Eternal Pink was mined by De Beers at the Damtshaa mine in Botswana. AFP
    The Eternal Pink was mined by De Beers at the Damtshaa mine in Botswana. AFP
  • It took six months for artisans at Diacore in New York to fashion it. AFP
    It took six months for artisans at Diacore in New York to fashion it. AFP