The Star of New Zealand, a 19.5-carat diamond, in a platinum ring setting. Photo: Peter MeechamDubbed the country's "first $1 million diamond", its whereabouts has been a mystery - until now, reports Kim Knight. For 15 years, the whereabouts of New Zealand's first $1 million diamond was a closely guarded secret. Dubbed the Star of New Zealand, the 52-carat raw stone was mined in South Africa and cut in Israel. "People are looking for investment diamonds ... a 20-carat diamond is pretty much unseen in New Zealand."

Source: Otago Daily Times July 02, 2021 17:26 UTC