
“It is one of the most sought-after diamonds in the world and so rare it was once said to be impossible to value. But now the dazzling Cora Sun-Drop gem is tipped to make $14 million when it appears at auction next month. Roughly the size of a woman’s thumb and 110 carats it is thought to be the largest vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond in existence. It was discovered last year in South Africa and is currently owned by New York-based diamond manufacturer Cora International.” w/ photos



