The 1109-carat Lesedi La Rona is the largest gem-quality rough diamond to be discovered in over a century and the largest in existence today. This colossal stone is of exceptional transparency and quality and is around 3 billion years old. Sotheby’s is privileged to auction this one-in-a-lifetime rarity in a stand-alone sale in London on 29 June 2016.
The Lesedi La Rona Diamond: A True Treasure of the Earth
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