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100-carat diamond gets its name

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Named by its new owner for his wife of 16 years, “The Shizuka Diamond” is a 101.27-carat stone mounted into a tiara for its sale at Christie’s in May 2008.

Hong Kong–The rare, 101.27-carat diamond sold at Christie’s spring 2008 Hong Kong auction is now known as “The Shizuka Diamond,” Christie’s announced on Thursday.

The giant stone’s owner selected the name as a gift for his wife of 16 years.

The Shizuka diamond netted $6.2 million at “Jewels: The Hong Kong Sale” in May 2008 and, according to the release from Christie’s, is the largest colorless diamond ever sold at auction in Asia.
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