The day that the business world has been waiting for is finally here. The world’s largest uncut diamond, the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona is set to be auctioned off at Sotheby’s in London at 6:30 PM, which is 19:30 hours for Botswana (CAT). The diamond is estimated to achieve in excess of $70 million.
Lesedi La Rona was uncovered by Lucara Diamond Corporation in November 2015, at their Karowe mine. Around the size of a tennis ball, this colossal rough diamond of exceptional transparency and quality is around 2.5 to over 3 billion years old.
The auction may be viewed live as it happens via www.sothebys.com
In order to view the live auction one must create an account.
Create an account:
• Visit www.sothebys.com
• Select “LOG IN” from the directory menu. Complete the Create An Account online form.
• You will receive a confirmation email. Verify your email address.
To view the Lesedi La Rona LIVE AUCTION on Wednesday, June 29 at 6:30pm (UK):
• Visit www.sothebys.com
• Log in with your password
• Select Buy & Sell, Auctions
• Select the Lesedi La Rona Auction, and WATCH LIVE
NB: You will not be able to bid on auction items unless you have a Sotheby’s Validation Code.
