Pink diamond

collection of precious American millionaire Hyugett Clark, who died in 2011 at the age of 104 years, was sold in New York at Christie's auction April 17 20, 8 million dollars. In this case, initially a collection of 17 items was estimated at 12.9 million. The most expensive lot was a pink diamond ring in nine carat. It went under the hammer for 15, 7 million dollars, whereas originally it was evaluated in 6.8 million, but the starting price was 4 million. According to the auction house, pink diamond Clark among the most expensive sold at auction in the history of the United States. Pink ring bought from the company Brett Stettner Stettner Investment Diamonds. In addition to the collection Clark, on April 17 in New York at Christie's auction went under the hammer, and other jewelry. Total more than 300 lots were sold for 70,726,000 $ 650. Hyugett Clark was the daughter of Senator William Clark, grown rich on the railways and mining. He still is among the 50 richest people in the history of the United States. By the end of life Hyugett Clark has a fortune of $ 400 million. 275 million is donated to charity by creating a fund to support the arts. See also: The largest emerald in the world weighs 11 kg and 5 costs $ 1, 15 million. In Japan, selling gold tree for 2 million. Dollars. The cost of land - five quadrillion dollars. In the UK snowdrop bulb sold for a record sum.

Source: news.ukrhome.net/content/10939039/