A rare Golconda diamond is to go under the hammer at Bonhams New York auction house this December. Mined in Central India, Golconda diamonds are defined by their exceptional transparency and purity. The diamond to be auctioned is an emerald-cut flawless rock, weighing 22.87 carats. It is set in a solitaire ring, and has a pre-sale estimate of an incredible $3,000,000 - $3,500,000!
The
Fine Jewelry auction will take place on 13
th December. Other pieces in the auction include a flawless fancy yellow diamond necklace, expected to fetch between $500,000 and $750,000.