David Lee, G.G. http://davidleegg.com Practical Gemological Advice Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:52:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Birks Showcasing a Pink Diamond in Edmonton Store http://davidleegg.com/2012/04/birks-showcasing-a-pink-diamond-in-edmonton-store/ http://davidleegg.com/2012/04/birks-showcasing-a-pink-diamond-in-edmonton-store/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:52:27 +0000 davidlee http://davidleegg.com/?p=1510 Pink Diamond features at Birks

One of our major jewellery retailers in Canada called Birks is showcasing a large pink diamond in it’s downtown Edmonton store.

Details:

  • Weight: 10.02-carat
  • Clarity: SI1
  • Color: fancy light-purplish pink
  • Cut: Radiant

It will be on display from April 13 to 17th.

They’re guessing that it might sell for $2,500,000.

It’s set in a simple platinum setting and is privately owned.

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