CLEAN : Pink Star diamond auctioned for record

CLEAN : Pink Star diamond auctioned for record

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Interactive Video

Business, Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the auction of the Pink Star, the world's largest known fancy vivid pink diamond. The auction process is detailed, highlighting the competitive bidding that led to a record-breaking sale of $83.2 million, surpassing the previous record of $46.2 million. The significance of pink diamonds in the auction world is discussed, emphasizing their rarity and value. The video concludes with a reflection on the top prices ever paid for gemstones, all of which are pink diamonds.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the starting bid for the Pink Star diamond at the auction?

46 million francs

50 million francs

48 million francs

52 million francs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the world record bid for a diamond or precious stone during the auction?

65 million francs

70 million francs

62 million francs

68 million francs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the Pink Star diamond sell for, setting a new world auction record?

$78.5 million

$90 million

$75 million

$83.2 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the previous world record for a diamond before the Pink Star auction?

$50 million

$55 million

$46.2 million

$60 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the top prices ever paid for gemstones?

They are all blue diamonds

They are all sapphires

They are all emeralds

They are all pink diamonds