If you follow the diamond industry at all – or if you are just one who enjoys being bowled over by world record numbers – put February 26, 2010 on your calendar.

Last Tuesday in Hong Kong, a huge and very rare, 5-carat pink diamond was auctioned off for – get this – $10.8 million!

Too often, when people think jewelry, they automatically think diamond jewelry. Sometimes. however, fine gemstone jewelry is the perfect choice!