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Diamond life: Inside Auckland's luxury jewellery scene

Kim Knight
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Senior journalist and restaurant critic·NZ Herald·
15 mins to read

Who pays $700k for a diamond necklace? Or $70k for a watch? Kim Knight reports on the sparkling excesses of a booming luxury jewels market.

On the roof of the Auckland Museum two security guards open two clear plastic cases.

A fashion editor verifies the contents. A model poses in a red dress. Dusk falls, cameras click and it is not just the city below that sparkles.

The magazine cover shot is gorgeous, but it's the fine print that takes

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