The sale excluded seven high value diamonds, including two pink diamonds, which have been put aside for later sale, the company said.

Lucapa on Tuesday noted that some 23 224 ct of diamonds have been sold in the year to date, with 13 912 ct sourced from the Mothae operation, and 9 312 ct from the Lulo operation.

Revenue to date has reached A$35.4-million, with sales prices averaging A$1 524/ct sold.