Bling Barbie doll sells for $300,000

21 October 2010 Last updated at 01:40 ET Help

The most expensive Barbie doll ever made has been auctioned off for charity in New York on Wednesday night.

Sporting a pink diamond necklace she sold for $300,000.

Laura Trevelyan was at the sale in Manhattan.

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