Argyle Pink Jubilee
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| Weight | 8.01 carats (1.602 g) |
|---|---|
| Color | light pink |
| Cut | rough |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Mine of origin | Argyle diamond mine |
| Discovered | August 2011[1] |
| Cut by | Richard How Kim Kam |
| Original owner | Rio Tinto Group |
| Owner | Museum Victoria |
The Argyle Pink Jubilee is a rough pink diamond and the largest rough pink diamond unearthed in Australia. It was found at the Rio Tinto Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.[2][3]
Large stones like the Jubilee typically go to museums or end up at high-profile auction houses like Christie's. Christie's has only auctioned 18 polished pink diamonds larger than 10 carats in its 244-year history.[4] The Jubilee was expected to tour internationally before sold at an invitation-only tender.[4]
Originally weighing 12.76 carats (2.552 g), the light pink diamond started its cut in Perth in February 2012[3] by Richard How Kim Kam.[5] While being cut, the diamond was found to have "one major internal fault line that could not be overcome."[6] After it was only roughly formed and polished, and down to 8.01 carats (1.602 g), the diamond was donated to the Melbourne Museum.[7]
