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.
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.
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.
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.
