Tag Archives: Christie’s

Thatcher auction fetches $1.8 million

May 15, 2019

Forty years after becoming the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher continues to attract worldwide attention.

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Christie’s Magnificent Jewels fetches $30.3 million

April 18, 2019

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.

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115-year-old aquamarine and diamond tiara heading to auction

March 28, 2019

Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva will present a never-before-auctioned aquamarine and diamond tiara once owned by Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Cumberland.

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Christie’s rounds off a record-breaking year

December 10, 2018

Several pieces have exceeded expectations as Christie’s approaches the end of its jewellery auction season.

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Diamond jewellery, artwork on offer at upcoming sale

October 23, 2018

The private sales division at Christie’s has teamed up with luxury menswear provider Brioni to present ‘A Diamond Affair,’ a London-based selling exhibition focused on diamonds.

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19-carat pink diamond steals the show at Christie’s

October 1, 2018

While more than 300 diamond, gemstone, and pearl pieces will hit the auction block at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva next month, the auction house says one piece in particular is on track to stand out.

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50.47-carat diamond ring could fetch $9 million at Christie’s

May 10, 2018

A ring featuring a 50.47-carat diamond is one of the headlining pieces slated to be sold at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva next week.

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Christie’s totals up its top jewellery sales for the year

December 21, 2017

Christie’s recently released a list of its top 10 jewellery sales of 2017, recalling the pieces that met with the greatest success as its 24th year comes to a close.

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Tell-all book to celebrate Christie’s 250th anniversary

November 9, 2016

Christie’s jewellery department has worked closely with ACC Art Books to publish Christie’s: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, in recognition of the auction house’s 250-year history. The book was written by Vincent Meylan, a specialist in precious stones and high jewellery. Meylan has authored several biographies as well as a number of books on precious stones.

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Magnificent Jewels auction to be held in November

October 6, 2016

For most, this is the stuff of dreams. For some, it could be reality. Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction will take place in Geneva this November.

Some of the show-stopping diamonds being auctioned include: Miroir de l’amour diamond earrings—the world’s largest pear-shaped, D-flawless diamonds with symmetrical cut (each weighing more than 50 carats); Le jardin d’Isabelle diamond necklace weighing a total of 140 carats; and an exceptionally rare, fancy vivid, pear-shaped pink diamond with no trace of … Continue reading Magnificent Jewels auction to be held in November

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