UK: LONDON: MILLLENNIUM STAR DIAMOND UNVEILED (V)

(8 Sep 1999) Voice and effects
VOICED BY: Louise Bates

One of the most valuable and beautiful diamonds in the world was unveiled on Wednesday when De Beers put on show its Millennium Collection.

The 203 caret Millennium Star, the centre piece of the collection, will be displayed at the Millennium Dome in London.

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It's one of the most keenly awaited features of London's Millennium Dome.

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De Beers lifted the lid on their most prized diamond - the Millennium Star - destined to be the centre piece of millennium celebrations here.

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It's just one of a dozen diamonds shown.

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The Millennium Star's been described as the largest flawless pear-shaped diamond in the world.

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It's so rare, experts say it's priceless - they won't even try to put a figure on it.

Film star and latest Bond-girl, Sophie Marceau, fell in love with it instantly.

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"You can imagine how I feel. It's beautiful."
SUPER CAPTION: Sophie Marceau, actress

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Diamonds, movies and the Millennium, according to Marceau, go hand in hand.

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"Cinema has always been an evasion (escape) for people, like diamonds are, because no one can afford to have diamonds or to be James Bond or to make movies. They're a beautiful fantasy, a shining way to show it to the world. And why not?"
SUPER CAPTION: Sophie Marceau, actress

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The collection will stay on display in London throughout the year 2000.

De Beers believe it's a perfect metaphor for the new millennium.

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