A 28.86-carat diamond ring is set to be crowned the highest-valued lot ever offered at a Christie’s online-only sale when it goes under the hammer next month.
A unique Burmese ruby, emerald, diamond, and natural pearl brooch of 11.20 carats was the top lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale earlier this month, selling for more than US$8.9 million.
Christie’s achieved record-breaking success last week with its Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence sale, establishing the highest total for any auction of Indian art and Mughal objects and the second-highest auction total for a private jewellery collection.
Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction on April 16 achieved a total of US$30,315,875, with many lots selling for more than originally estimated.