CLEAN : FILE: Rare diamond earrings go under the hammer

CLEAN : FILE: Rare diamond earrings go under the hammer

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Business, Arts, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses an extraordinary pair of diamonds, a vivid blue and an intense pink, with a combined estimate of over $50 million. The blue diamond is the largest vivid blue internally flawless diamond ever auctioned. Currently mounted as earrings, they can also be worn as rings. The selling strategy allows buyers to purchase them individually, providing flexibility for those interested in only one of the diamonds.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the carat weight of the vivid blue diamond mentioned in the video?

16 carats

50 carats

17.5 carats

14.54 carats

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is the combined estimate for the pair of diamonds?

$50 million

$100 million

$25 million

$17.5 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current record for a pair of earrings?

$10 million

$17.5 million

$50 million

$30 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what form are the diamonds currently mounted?

Earrings

Brooch

Bracelet

Necklace

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the diamonds being sold one at a time?

To allow buyers to choose between the blue or pink diamond

To attract more bidders

To reduce auction fees

To increase the auction price