Tag Archives: Christie’s

Purple-pink diamond might fetch $47M at auction

April 1, 2021

An exceptionally rare diamond is expected to sell for upwards of $47.7 million (US$38 million) when it goes under the hammer next month.

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Christie’s pledges net zero

March 11, 2021

A major player in the world of jewellery auctions has affirmed its commitment to sustainable operations by pledging to be net zero by 2030.

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Large and fancy-colour diamonds dominate auction

July 30, 2020

Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction saw more than US$28-million in sales on July 29, with three impressive diamonds stealing the show.

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28-carat diamond nabs $2.1M in online auction

July 2, 2020

A D-colour diamond weighing 28.86 carats broke the record for the most expensive jewel ever sold in an online-only auction, going for $2,115,000.

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28-carat diamond expected to fetch $2M in online auction

May 14, 2020

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.

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Christie’s jewels sale totals $67.5 million

December 16, 2019

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.

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Historic French pieces to be auctioned

November 6, 2019

Two jewels rich with French history are set to go under the hammer at Christie’s Important Jewels auction in London.

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$109 million achieved at Christie’s auction

June 21, 2019

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.

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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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