Christie 's sells nearly 36-carat diamond for $ 24.3 million . When she died in 1673 , her husband retained the diamond , which was passed on to his heirs . It said to be highest price for a diamond sold at auction . Jewel was made in India nearly 400 years ago .
Christie 's sells nearly 36-carat diamond for $ 24.3 million . It said to be highest price for a diamond sold at auction . Jewel was made in India nearly 400 years ago .