The Wittelsbach Diamond

The Wittelsbach Diamond broke previous auction record. The $24.26 million Graff Diamonds paid for it represents a world record price for any diamond or jewel sold at auction, according to Christie’s. The diamond is a cushion-shaped deep grayish blue VS2 diamond dating to the 17th Century. It was ... Read more

ROBBERS GRAB $108 MILLION OF HARRY WINSTON DIAMONDS

Armed robbers stole diamonds valued at 85 million euros ($108 million) from the Paris branch of jeweller Harry Winston. Four armed men entered the store on Avenue Montaigne near the Champs-Elysees shortly before its 5:30 p.m. closing time yesterday. They took almost all the jewels on display and forced the staff to ... Read more

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