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A 24-carat ‘Bulgari Pink’ diamond ring sells for over $14.6 million at Christie’s auction

A rare 24-carat Bulgari Pink diamond ring sold for more than $14.6 million at Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction. The gemstone, dubbed the "Mona Lisa of pink diamonds," returned to the market after more than 70 years and drew strong international demand. AP News reported the sale exceeded $14.6 million, while Galerie Magazine stated it fetched $14 million. The New York Post called it one of the rarest pink diamonds on Earth. Politis Cyprus confirmed the 24-carat gemstone's long absence from the market.

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  • ✓ A 24-carat Bulgari Pink diamond ring sold for over $14.6 million at Christie's auction.
  • ✓ The diamond was dubbed the "Mona Lisa of pink diamonds."
  • ✓ The gemstone returned to the market after more than 70 years.
  • ✓ The stone attracted strong international demand.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Bulgari Pink diamond ring sold at auction for over $14.6 million after being off the market for more than 70 years.

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  1. 24-carat Bulgari Pink diamond ring sells for over $14.6 million at Christie's auction

    A rare 24-carat Bulgari Pink diamond ring sold for more than $14.6 million at Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction. The gemstone, dubbed the "Mona Lisa of pink diamonds," returned to the market after more than 70 years and drew strong international demand. AP News reported the sale exceeded $14.6 million, while Galerie Magazine stated it fetched $14 million. The New York Post called it one of the rarest pink diamonds on Earth. Politis Cyprus confirmed the 24-carat gemstone's long absence from the market.

    Why it matters

    The sale highlights sustained collector demand for exceptional pink diamonds at major auction houses. The stone's reappearance after seven decades off the market adds historical significance to the transaction. The price discrepancy between AP News and Galerie Magazine remains unresolved in the provided sources.

    What is confirmed

    • A 24-carat Bulgari Pink diamond ring sold for over $14.6 million at Christie's auction.
    • The diamond was dubbed the "Mona Lisa of pink diamonds."
    • The gemstone returned to the market after more than 70 years.
    • The stone attracted strong international demand.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The ring fetched exactly $14 million at auction.

    What to watch next

    • Future auction results for comparable pink diamonds
    • Whether the buyer's identity will be disclosed
    • Christie's next Magnificent Jewels auction date and results
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. AP News — A 24-carat ‘Bulgari Pink’ diamond ring sells for over $14.6 million at Christie’s auction
    2. Galerie Magazine — Bulgari Pink Diamond Fetches $14 Million at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction
    3. Something About Rocks — What the Bulgari Pink says about the market for pink diamonds
    4. The Court Jeweller — A Remarkable Romanov Sapphire Will Soon Be Sold at Sotheby’s
    5. New York Post — The ‘Mona Lisa of pink diamonds’ is one of the rarest on Earth — and just sold for $14.6M
    6. Audacy — A Romanov sapphire bracelet sells for $4.9 million at a Geneva auction
    7. en.politis.com.cy — Bulgari Pink Diamond Sells for $14.6 Million at Christie's Auction
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