Did Anyone Leave Bharat Diamond Week in This Merc?
October 16, 19
(IDEX Online) - Organizers of the Bharat Diamond Week, which ended today, worked hard to attract international buyers to the Bharat Diamond Bourse. But the free flights offered for eligible visitors was nothing compared to the promise of a $697,000 car. But there was a catch. A big one. Only an international buyer who purchased at least $7 million worth of diamonds at the show would be eligible to drive off in the Swarovski-studded Mercedes, which Laxmi Diamonds donated. If no one hits the buying threshold, the car will be auctioned off. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund, which helps people in distress in Maharashtra and throughout India. As yet, there's no word on whether anyone bought enough to claim the car.