A rare Argyle pink diamond valued at more than $500,000 is on display at the Perth Mint.
The stone was unearthed at the Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia's East Kimberley region and chosen for the 2010 Argyle pink diamonds tender.
The 1.08 carat emerald-shaped gem has been hand-set in a 10oz, 22-carat pink gold ingot made at the Perth Mint.
The bullion ingot is one of only six in the world - each of which features a unique tender diamond.
This piece depicts a native boab tree, with the precious pink stone sitting in the top right corner and inscriptions along the frame.
Argyle's premium pink diamonds have traditionally been sold by tender since 1985.
Perth Mint sales and marketing director Ron Currie described the piece as a "limited-edition work of art".
"An Argyle pink tender diamond is classed as the ultimate possession," he said.
The diamond will be on display at the Perth Mint shop in East Perth until February.
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