CBS News: Rare Diamond Sells at Auction for $12.3 Million in Cryptocurrency

Nir Livnat - CBS News

A mystery buyer has purchased a massive, exceedingly rare 101.38-carat diamond in a Sotheby’s auction for $12.3 million — and they paid using cryptocurrency. The rare diamond, from Diacore, is a stunning pear-shaped gemstone, the second largest of its kind ever sold. Nir Livnat, executive chairman of Diacore, said: “It’s very exciting making history. ‘The […]

For the First Time Ever an Online Auction of a D Color Diamond Took Place

Nir Livnat - Online Auction

A spectacular D color Flawless diamond was sold in a unique online auction by Sotheby’s, for the first time ever. This 102.39-carat piece is one of the rarest diamonds in the world and has an amazing oval shape. Furthermore, this was the first time that such a valuable diamond was auctioned without reserve, and it […]