Diamond lover Carol Channing wears $8 million, 85.91 carat, D-flawless and colorless gem

Legendary diamond lover Carol Channing on March 26, 1988 in Beverly Hills gets an eye-popping peek at an incredible $8 million, 85.91 carat, D-flawless and colorless gem. The diamond, the largest and most valuable ever to be placed at international auction is on free public exhibition at Sotheby’s in Beverly Hills and will be sold at Sotheby’s New York on April 19, 1988. (UPI Photo/Files)