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Petra Sells 121-Carat Cullinan Diamond for $6 Million

July 03, 16 by David Brummer

(IDEX Online News) – Petra Diamonds Limited has announced the sale of an exceptional 121.26-carat white diamond for $6 million ($49,480 per carat) at its latest tender in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

The stone is a Type II diamond of exceptional color and clarity, and is another high quality diamond from the Cullinan mine, which has also produced stones such as the 12.03-carat Blue Moon Diamond.

 

Two leading diamond manufacturers who specialize in large diamonds – Nemesis International and Golden Yellow Diamonds – purchased the stone.