12th June 2008, Athina Onassis, sold a flawless 38-carat diamond that belonged to her heiress mother Christina for £3,625,000 at auction.The pear-shaped, colourless diamond, which is the centrepiece of a pendant necklace, was bought for twice its estimated value.
She sold the collection in a jewellery sale at Christie's in London because it was said to be too old-fashioned for her.
Christie's jewellery expert, said Christina's gems were the highlight of the day's auction, which made a total of £15million - a British record for a jewellery sale.
Among the other items in her collection was a Faberge Buddha ornament from Aristotle's yacht, which fetched £1,273,250.
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