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Apr 11 2008, Ankita

A 72.22 carat diamond has fetched 80 million Hong Kong dollars (USD 10.26 million) at a Sotheby’s auction, making it one of the most expensive jewels sold in Asia.The pear-shaped diamond of D colour, which is the clearest category, is of “flawless...

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