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Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we revisit Roxette’s bittersweet 1999 ballad “Happy Together,” a song that shines with a tender jewelry reference — and a message about love, regret and missed opportunity.



In “Happy Together,” the Swedish pop duo’s Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle tell the story of a young man whose hesitation costs him the woman he loves — “the prettiest jewel.”v
Gessle sings, “She carried his ring / Since she left school / He knew she was precious / The prettiest jewel / She wanted a baby / But he wasn’t sure / He couldn’t make up his mind anymore.”

The ring and “prettiest jewel” serve as powerful metaphors — symbols of devotion, promise and emotional worth. The young woman is ready to turn youthful love into lifelong commitment, but her boyfriend’s uncertainty drives them apart. Years later, he can only imagine what might have been: a life where they “could have run the Earth, the stars, the sun.”

Released as the B-side to “Wish I Could Fly,” a global hit that charted in 23 countries, “Happy Together” captures Roxette’s signature blend of shimmering pop melodies and melancholy storytelling. The song feels deeply human — simple on the surface but emotionally layered, like a gem cut to reveal its inner fire.

Roxette’s own story adds poignancy to the song’s theme of time and loss. The band — formed in 1986 by Fredriksson and Gessle in Halmstad, Sweden — sold more than 75 million records and released 56 singles, including four chart-toppers, including "The Look," "Listen to Your Heart," "It Must Have Been Love" and "Joyride." Their chemistry defined an era of pop music.

In 2002, the duo was forced to pause when Fredriksson was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After a long recovery, she triumphantly returned to the stage in 2009, and Roxette toured the world again through 2016. Sadly, Fredriksson passed away in 2019, closing one of pop’s most beloved chapters.

Yet Roxette’s music — and spirit — live on. In 2024, Gessle announced the revival of Roxette with Swedish singer Lena Philipsson stepping in as lead vocalist. The 2025 "Roxette In Concert" tour celebrates both the band’s enduring legacy and Fredriksson’s influence.

More than 25 years after its release, “Happy Together” still sparkles like the jewel at its center.

Please check out the audio track of Roxette performing “Happy Together.” The lyrics are below if you’d like to sing along…

“Happy Together”
Written by Per Hakan Gessle. Performed by Roxette.

When she walked up
He walked down
Just like the seasons went round and round
She was in love
He wasn’t sure
She wrote some letters he tried to ignore
They could have been so happy together
They could have been so lucky in love
Sing la dee da
So happy together

They could have run the Earth, the sky, the sun

She carried his ring
Since she left school
He knew she was precious
The prettiest jewel
She wanted a baby
But he wasn’t sure
He couldn’t make up his mind anymore

They could have been so happy together
They could have been so lucky in love
Sing la dee da
So happy together

They could have run the Earth, the stars, the sun

I couldn’t ever hurt no one
If you feel shattered
I’m sorry for what I’ve done

We could have been so happy together
We could have been so lucky in love
Sing la dee da
So happy together

We could have run the Earth, the sky, the sun

Yeah we could have been so happy together
We could have been so lucky in love
So happy together

We could have run the universe
Could have run the universe
Could have run the universe
For fun

So happy together
So happy together
So happy together



Credit: Image by Dmitry Avdeev, CC BY-SA 3.0 GFDL 1.2, via Wikimedia Commons.

Salvador Dalí’s "Swirling Sea Necklace" — a surrealist masterpiece of wearable art — made a splash at Sotheby’s Paris on October 24, fetching €736,600 ($858,500), more than double its pre-sale estimate. The 18-karat gold creation, conceived by the artist in 1954 and executed in 1963 by New York jeweler Alemany & Co., exemplifies Dalí’s ability to blur the boundaries between fine art, design and craftsmanship.



Described as sculptural and sensuous, the Swirling Sea Necklace evokes the hypnotic rhythm of waves breaking on a golden shore. Flowing tassels of gold are interspersed with sapphire and emerald beads, pearls and diamonds — a composition that mimics the motion and shimmer of the sea itself. The piece culminates in a luminous baroque cultured pearl, nestled just below the wearer's Adam's apple like a cresting wave.



According to Sotheby’s catalog notes, the diamonds scattered throughout the design “act like precious shells dotting the beach,” while the interplay of color and texture reflects Dalí’s lifelong fascination with metamorphosis and natural form. The work is inscribed “Dalí” on the clasp, underscoring the artist’s personal involvement in its conception and design.



The Swirling Sea Necklace was created for Madame São Schlumberger, a celebrated art collector and muse, who commissioned multiple portraits from Dalí in the 1960s. Married to industrial heir Pierre Schlumberger, São shared the artist’s taste for the lavish and avant-garde. Her collaboration with Dalí produced one of the most extraordinary jewels of the 20th century — a testament to their shared love of opulence, imagination and the surreal.

This particular necklace, which remained in the Schlumberger family for decades, reemerged this season as part of The Schlumberger Collection at Sotheby’s Paris. The sale, led by Aurélie Vandevoorde, Head of Sotheby’s Jewelry Department in France, was a highlight of the auction house’s "Surrealism and Its Legacy" event — an exhibition that celebrated the enduring impact of surrealist art across mediums.



Dalí’s work in jewelry, though lesser-known than his paintings, represents an essential facet of his creative genius.

“My jewels are the medium for the expression of pure beauty,” the artist once said, describing his gem-studded creations as “miniature sculptures of desire.”

The Swirling Sea Necklace embodies that philosophy — both as a technical triumph of goldsmithing and a symbolic meditation on transformation and motion.

The piece’s remarkable auction result underscores a growing trend in the international jewelry market: the rising appreciation for artist-designed jewels that bridge the worlds of art and adornment. As collectors increasingly seek pieces that tell a story and bear a signature artistic vision, works like Dalí’s Swirling Sea Necklace sparkle with renewed significance.

Credits: Jewelry images courtesy of Sotheby's. Salvador Dalí image by Carl Van Vechten, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team received a championship ring unlike any other when Jostens unveiled the Huskies’ 2025 NCAA National Championship bling during a private dinner last Thursday evening. The top of this innovative ring lifts off to reveal a surprise: a genuine fragment of the championship game ball — a piece of the hardwood glory that marked UConn’s 12th national title.



That removable top doesn’t just serve as a secret compartment; it also becomes a wearable pendant, transforming the symbol of team victory into a personal keepsake. Engraved with each player’s name and number, the pendant's jump ring is designed so that Huskies can carry a tangible reminder of their achievement — literally close to the heart.



From top to sides, the design tells the full story of UConn’s dominant 37–3 season. Twelve trapezoid-shaped stones encircle the UConn wordmark, each representing one of the program’s record 12 NCAA titles. A gold-tone championship trophy rises at the center, draped with a basketball net in celebration of the Huskies’ tradition of cutting down the nets after each victory.



On the right side, the phrase “The Power of Friendship” — the team’s unifying mantra — is engraved below the championship year, 2025. Five triangular stones depict the roofline of Gampel Pavilion, the Huskies’ home court, and also mark five consecutive Big East Tournament titles.



The left side bears the player’s name, number, and the school’s beloved Husky logo, all framed in team blue. Inside the band are the scores of the four tournament games that sealed the championship — from the Sweet Sixteen to the final against South Carolina — along with the season motto, “VIBES.”

This imaginative design came to life through collaboration between Jostens and three UConn stars: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Caroline Ducharme. The players helped shape the aesthetics and symbolism, favoring a mostly silver finish accented by the gleaming gold trophy at center — a nod to their shared values of unity, friendship and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Under NCAA rules, the value of any college championship ring cannot exceed $415, forcing manufacturers such as Jostens to swap karat gold for non-precious alloys and use simulated stones instead of genuine diamonds. Despite these limitations, the craftsmanship and storytelling shine as brightly as any professional sports ring.

Credits: Top image courtesy of Jostens. All other images via UConn Huskies/X.

Yesterday marked a rare treat for sports fans and jewelry lovers alike. Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA and NHL all had games scheduled on the same day — a phenomenon advertisers call a "sports equinox." The De Beers Group saw this as a great promotional opportunity and dubbed October 27 "Diamond Day" to make a massive statement about "Desert Diamonds," its first new "beacon" in more than a decade.



Explaining the sports equinox phenomenon in early October, Sally Morrison, De Beers’ natural diamonds market lead, told trade journal JCK, “We’re calling that Diamond Day, because we have a roadblock against all the channels showing those games.”

In advertising lingo, a roadblock is when a brand buys every available ad slot on a network or set of networks for a set period. This prevents competing ads from appearing, making the brand's message impossible to miss and boosting brand recall and impact.

For families gathered at home, this meant seeing the beauty of Desert Diamonds front and center while watching the historic lineup of games.

So what exactly are Desert Diamonds? These are natural diamonds in warm, earthy tones inspired by desert landscapes — from soft sunlit whites to rich amber and champagne hues. Each stone tells its own story, shaped over billions of years, and offers a fresh way for consumers to express individuality and personal style. According to De Beers’ research, more than 90% of consumers are interested in owning or considering a Desert Diamond — a reflection of a growing desire for jewelry that feels authentic and meaningful.

The campaign also taps into current culture. Desert-toned diamonds have captured global attention, including a surge of social media buzz when Taylor Swift’s engagement ring featured a rare candlelit-hue old mine-cut diamond. The De Beers messaging is clear: natural, unique diamonds are not just jewelry — they are personal expressions and conversation starters.

Desert Diamonds is being introduced through a full 360-degree campaign: television, social media, digital platforms, audio, outdoor and premium placements, such as a 3D Times Square billboard and a full Rockefeller Center Station takeover in New York. Three 30-second spots — “Unexpected,” “Unlike Anything” and “You” — highlight the individuality of each stone, comparing the diamonds’ unique journeys to the lives and stories of the people who wear them.

Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands & Diamond Desirability, said, “With Desert Diamonds, the ancient sands of time meet today’s desire for authentic beauty. Each diamond is unique, and each wearer deserves a piece that reflects their own story.”

While De Beers hasn’t disclosed the exact marketing spend, this launch is its biggest category investment in more than a decade.

Credit: Photo courtesy of De Beers Group.

A recent viral story proves that not every “sweet” engagement idea is a piece of cake. As People magazine reported last week, a well-meaning romantic on Reddit shared how his carefully planned cupcake proposal nearly turned into a choking disaster. The man hid a diamond engagement ring inside a frosted cupcake, believing it would be a fun, whimsical surprise for his girlfriend. Instead, it nearly morphed into a medical emergency.



“She took a bite, smiled and I was about to tell her how special this was… when she almost swallowed the ring,” the man confessed. “I screamed. She screamed. The waiter screamed.”

Thankfully, tragedy was averted when his fiancée managed to fish out the ring in time — and both erupted in nervous laughter afterward.

The post quickly went viral, with readers assuring the man that while the moment was chaotic, it would make a great story to tell the grandchildren. Still, the incident sparked lively debate about whether food-based proposals are romantic gestures or risky undertakings.

From a jeweler’s perspective, this story highlights a crucial point: engagement rings and food should never truly mix. Gemstones, settings and precious metals are delicate — and so are teeth and throats. Here’s how to keep the romance (and safety) intact when dessert time doubles as proposal time.

While movies have popularized the idea of finding a ring in a champagne flute or slice of cake, real life can be far messier — and more dangerous. And then there’s the emotional side. The last thing a newly engaged couple wants is to associate their proposal with panic — or a trip to the ER.

Fortunately, it’s easy to keep the magic alive without risking your fiancée’s health.

Here are a few ideas…

The Dessert Plate Reveal. Ask your favorite restaurant to write “Will You Marry Me?” in chocolate or raspberry sauce on the dessert plate. Present the ring afterward, either under a glass dome or beside the dessert for that picture-perfect reveal.

The “Final Course” Switch. Coordinate with the staff so that your partner’s dessert arrives looking ordinary — until a second plate appears, complete with the ring showcased elegantly on top or surrounded by edible gold flakes and rose petals. The surprise remains, but the danger doesn’t.

The Chocolate Box Moment. For at-home proposals, swap one space in a box of chocolates or macarons with the engagement ring. Romantic, personalized and completely safe.

Credits: Illustration by The Jeweler Blog using ChatGPT and DALL-E 3.

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we revisit Dean Martin’s 1958 rendition of “Buona Sera,” a charming song in which a young man in Naples promises to buy his sweetheart a wedding ring.



Set against the picturesque backdrop of Italy’s Mediterranean coast, the song follows a young couple enjoying a moonlit evening. Though the night is drawing to a close, Martin’s character reassures his beloved that he will stop by a little jewelry shop the next morning to purchase a ring for her finger.

He croons, “In the morning signorina we’ll go walking / Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight / And by the little jewelry shop we’ll stop and linger / While I buy a wedding ring for your finger / In the meantime let me tell you that I love you / Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight.”

Written by Peter De Rose and Carl Sigman, “Buona Sera” — Italian for “good evening” — was first popularized by Louis Prima in 1956. Dean Martin, the “King of Cool” and iconic Rat Pack member, recorded his own smooth version two years later for the album This Is Dean Martin, seamlessly blending his Italian-American heritage with Napoli’s charm.

Born Dino Paul Crocetti in 1917 in Steubenville, OH, Martin grew up speaking Italian as his first language and didn’t learn English until starting school. His path to stardom was far from easy: he left school after the 10th grade, worked in steel mills, bootlegged liquor, dealt blackjack, and even boxed as a welterweight. Moving to New York, he performed under the name “Dino Martini” and eventually joined the Ernie McKay Orchestra, launching his legendary career.

Over his lifetime, Martin recorded more than 100 singles, including timeless hits such as “Memories Are Made of This,” “That’s Amore,” “Everybody Loves Somebody,” and “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?” His smooth voice and relaxed charisma made him one of the most beloved entertainers of the 20th century, appearing in more than 30 films and numerous television specials.

Martin passed away on Christmas Day, 1995, at age 78. In recognition of his legacy, Ohio’s Route 7 through Steubenville was renamed Dean Martin Boulevard in 1996.

“Buona Sera” remains a playful and romantic snapshot of Martin’s style: easygoing, charming, and always ready to celebrate love — and the sparkle of a wedding ring.

Please check out the audio track of Martin’s cover of “Buona Sera.” The lyrics are below if you’d like to sing along…

“Buona Sera”
Music by Peter De Rose and lyrics by Carl Sigman. Performed by Dean Martin.

Buona sera signorina buona sera
It is time to say goodnight to Napoli
Though it’s hard for us to whisper buona sera
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea
In the morning signorina we’ll go walking
Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
And by the little jewelry shop we’ll stop and linger
While I buy a wedding ring for your finger
In the meantime let me tell you that I love you
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight

Buona sera signorina buona sera
It is time to say goodnight to Napoli
Though it’s hard for us to whisper buona sera
With that old moon above the Mediterranean sea

In the morning signorina we’ll go walking
Where the mountains help the moon come in to sight
And by the little jewelry shop we’ll stop and linger
While I buy a wedding ring for your finger
In the meantime let me tell you that I love you
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight
Buona sera signorina kiss me goodnight



Credit: Screen capture via YouTube.com / John Bond.

Players, management, and staff of the Oklahoma City Thunder received their bejeweled 2025 NBA Championship rings in an emotional on-court ceremony ahead of their season opener against the Houston Rockets — a game that stretched into double overtime before the Thunder sealed a thrilling 125–124 victory. But the drama wasn’t confined to the court. The evening also marked the debut of one of the most innovative championship rings ever created — an exquisite “ring-in-a-ring” design that fuses fine craftsmanship, gemstone artistry and groundbreaking engineering.



The Thunder’s championship ring dazzles with more than 800 custom-cut, hand-set gemstones set in 14-karat gold. At its crown, the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy gleams amid 100 brilliant diamonds, while the diamond-studded OKC Shield symbolizes unity and resilience. Surrounding this centerpiece, 46 taper-cut blue sapphires and 34 emerald-cut diamonds shimmer along the outer edge — an homage to the Thunder’s bold colors and Oklahoma’s wide-open skies.



Side panels celebrate both team pride and personal achievement. The left proudly proclaims “Oklahoma City,” framed by princess-cut blue sapphires, while the right reads “Thunder,” bordered by a burst of blue and orange sapphires that echo the team’s vibrant spirit. Each player’s name and number appear in yellow gold and diamonds, accented by lightning-bolt motifs that embody the team’s energy and drive. Even the Thunder’s record-breaking 68–14 regular season is immortalized in alternating rows of blue and orange sapphires.



At the heart of the design lies its signature innovation — a removable inner band revealed when the ring’s top opens. This refined inner ring, edged with 94 diamonds, features the player’s signature and jersey number engraved in miniature, along with the numbers of every teammate. Inside, a tiny illustration of the Thunder lifting the championship trophy completes the intimate, wearable tribute. The concept allows players to wear a bold, gem-laden statement piece for special occasions — or the elegant inner ring as an everyday symbol of victory.

Emotional symbolism deepens the artistry. The outer palm side of the ring features an engraving of the Gates of Time and Reflecting Pool at the Oklahoma City National Memorial, surrounded by round sapphires. Inside, the state motto, “Labor Omnia Vincit” — “Work conquers all things” — is inscribed in tribute to Oklahoma’s enduring spirit and the dedication that powered the Thunder’s first-ever NBA title.

“This ring is a fusion of artistry, engineering and storytelling,” said Chris Poitras, SVP & GM of The Champions Collective, the Jostens division that designed the piece. “Every detail — from the sapphire palette to the modular ring-in-ring construction — was created to honor Oklahoma City’s championship journey.”

Credits: Images courtesy of The Champions Collective, a Jostens Company.

A rare 37.41-carat rough diamond combining both pink and colorless zones has fueled the curiosity of gemologists and collectors worldwide. Unearthed at Lucara Diamond Corp.’s famed Karowe mine in Botswana, the remarkable Type IIa stone was recently analyzed by the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Botswana laboratory, revealing clues about its extraordinary formation and geological history.



According to the GIA, the diamond exhibits a “mostly sharp boundary” separating its pink and white regions — a feature that suggests the two portions may have formed at different times.



Using advanced analytical techniques, including visible and near-infrared spectroscopy, GIA scientists determined that the pink coloration likely resulted from “plastic deformation,” a process in which intense geological pressure alters a diamond’s crystal structure. The colorless portion, by contrast, may have crystallized later, after the stress-causing event had subsided.



“This unique combination of color zones, size and clarity makes the diamond of great scientific and gemological significance,” said Dr. Sally Eaton-Magaña, GIA’s senior manager of diamond identification. “It may help researchers better understand how pink diamonds are formed deep within the Earth’s mantle.”

Pink diamonds are among the rarest of all natural gems, with their distinctive hue typically linked to internal lattice distortions rather than trace elements. That makes bicolor examples of this size virtually unheard of — and potentially historic once cut and polished.

HB Antwerp, Lucara’s cutting and technology partner, is now responsible for the stone’s transformation. The company’s co-founder, Oded Mansori, described the diamond as “a rare and remarkable find,” adding, “This stone has the potential to become one of the most important pink diamonds ever polished. Its intensely rich coloration is a testament to the geological uniqueness of the Karowe mine.”

The Karowe mine, located in central Botswana, has earned a global reputation for producing exceptional diamonds. Since opening in 2012, it has yielded some of the most significant stones of the 21st century, including the 1,758-carat Sewelô, the 2,488-carat Motswedi — the second-largest rough diamond ever discovered — and the 63-carat pink Boitumelo.

The discovery of this new bicolor diamond adds yet another chapter to Karowe’s legacy and strengthens the ongoing partnership between Lucara and HB Antwerp, which emphasizes traceability, transparency and value creation within Botswana’s diamond industry.

As the gem moves from rough to polished, the world’s attention will remain fixed on Antwerp — where technology and artistry will converge to unlock the full brilliance of one of nature’s most fascinating and mysterious creations.

Credits: Images courtesy of GIA. Gem photos by Tebogo Hambira, photomicrograph by Wanling Tan.

A discovery deep in the Andes Mountains is reshaping the future of global mining. The newly identified Vicuña Mineral Resource, straddling the border between Argentina’s San Juan Province and Chile’s Atacama Region, is being hailed as one of the most significant mineral finds in decades — and it could change the economic fortunes of both nations.



Geologists estimate the deposit holds an extraordinary combination of metals: 32 million ounces of gold, 659 million ounces of silver and 13 million tons of copper, with a total estimated value exceeding $337 billion. Jointly developed by Lundin Mining and BHP, the site includes the Filo del Sol and Josemaría projects — two sections of a single, vast mineral system that could make Argentina a world-class producer of copper and precious metals.



For decades, Chile has been the undisputed copper capital of the world, while Argentina has remained better known for its agricultural exports. That balance may soon shift. Experts say the Vicuña find could vault Argentina into the top tier of global metal producers within the next decade — diversifying its economy and generating tens of thousands of jobs.

This discovery also comes at a perfect time: global demand and pricing for gold, silver and copper are all rising. Copper is essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and modern infrastructure, while gold and silver remain safe-haven investments amid global uncertainty. With clean-energy transitions accelerating worldwide, the Andes discovery positions both Argentina and Chile as key suppliers in the race for critical materials.

However, turning this mountainous potential resource into tradable commodities won’t be easy. The Vicuña deposits lie high in the remote Andes, where extreme altitude, limited infrastructure and harsh weather pose major logistical challenges. Building new access roads, power lines and processing plants will take years and billions in investment. Environmental concerns also loom large — particularly around water usage and protecting fragile alpine ecosystems.

To address these issues, Lundin Mining and BHP have pledged to employ advanced, sustainable mining practices. Early plans include real-time environmental monitoring, wastewater recycling, and community engagement programs aimed at sharing economic benefits with nearby villages and indigenous groups.

If all goes according to plan, the first phase of production could begin around 2030, ushering in a new era for South American mining. For Chile, it means consolidating its leadership in copper while expanding in gold and silver. For Argentina, it marks the dawn of a new economic chapter — one written in metal and forged in the heart of the Andes.

Credits: Andes image by WeHaKa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Map by Google Maps.

When "The Glowing Rose" — a 10.08-carat Fancy Vivid Pink cushion-cut diamond valued at approximately $20 million — goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s Geneva on November 12, it will mark one of the most anticipated jewelry auctions of the year. The breathtaking gem, notable for its exceptional color and clarity, is only the third Vivid Pink, cushion-cut diamond larger than 10 carats to appear at auction in the past decade.



Color-saturated pink diamonds, particularly those graded “Fancy Vivid,” make up an infinitesimal sliver of the diamond world. Less than 0.15 % of all diamonds submitted to the Gemological Institute of America are graded as predominantly pink and, of those, very few ever attain the intensity and purity to be called Vivid.

Add to its résumé a very high VVS2 clarity grade and the fact it belongs to Type IIa — the purest chemical subgroup found in fewer than 2% of gem diamonds — and the stone becomes all the more exceptional.



Its provenance is equally compelling. The stone was cut from a 21-carat rough discovered in 2023 at the famed Lulo mine in Angola’s diamond-rich Lunda Norte region, a site operated by Lucapa and already renowned for producing rare large stones.

The cushion cut itself deserves special attention. Often favored in fancy colored diamonds, the shape displays rounded corners and facet geometry that can deepen and warm the stone’s tone. This very cut recently surged into public awareness when pop star Taylor Swift chose a cushion cut for her engagement ring. Sotheby’s noted that cushion shapes “best showcase the diamond’s color saturation and brilliance” in pink stones.



The gem is mounted in a bespoke presentation setting crafted by British heritage jeweler Boodles, known for its mastery of pink diamond jewelry. The ring design features baguette diamonds in a channel, a chevron contour and a white diamond band that appears to flow from the central gem itself.

In terms of auction context, The Glowing Rose enters an elite circle of pink diamonds. In 2022, the Williamson Pink Star (11.15 carats) fetched $57.7 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong, setting a record price per carat for any gemstone. In 2023, the Eternal Pink (10.57 carats) sold at Sotheby's New York for $34.8 million. Rarer still is the CTF Pink Star, a 59.60-ct Fancy Vivid pink that holds the world auction record for the highest price paid for any gemstone, at $71.2 million. It was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong in 2017.

Credits: Images courtesy of Sotheby's.