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Cheque mate: The world's second most expensive chess sets

Meet the designer of one of the most valuable and lavish chess sets in the world.

The Pearl Royale is estimated to cost US$4 million, and features 20,000 diamonds.

Australian jewellery artist Colin Burn reveals why he spent 10 years designing the set.

Photo: The Pearl Royale chess set which is made of diamonds, blue sapphires and South Sea pearls. (Credit: Aaron McPolin/Colin Burn)

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