See the world's most expensive earrings

A pair of odd-coloured diamonds are set to become the world's most expensive earrings by selling for more than £55 million.

The Apollo and Artemis diamonds are described as 'truly exceptional stones' which are in a 'class of their own' when considered as a pair.

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Apollo is a 14.54 carat vivid blue diamond which has been cut and polished into a pear shape, while Artemis is a 16 carat fancy intense pink diamond.

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The diamonds were named Apollo and Artemis after the twin brother and sister of power and beauty who were among the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek gods.

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