World's one in three 88.22-carat diamonds sold to a Japanese father
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The "perfect" 88.22-carat diamond was auctioned to a Japanese buyer at the Hong Kong Sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite on Tuesday. /VCG Photo

The "perfect" 88.22-carat diamond was auctioned to a Japanese buyer at the Hong Kong Sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite on Tuesday. /VCG Photo

The Japanese buyer splashed out over £10.6 million (nearly 14 million U.S. dollars) on this gigantic flawless diamond as he wants to make it a gift for his daughter. /VCG Photo

The Japanese buyer splashed out over £10.6 million (nearly 14 million U.S. dollars) on this gigantic flawless diamond as he wants to make it a gift for his daughter. /VCG Photo

The diamond is named Manami Star after his eldest daughter. /VCG Photo

The diamond is named Manami Star after his eldest daughter. /VCG Photo

Only three diamonds over 50 carats have appeared at auctions till now. /VCG Photo

Only three diamonds over 50 carats have appeared at auctions till now. /VCG Photo