Sotheby’s to Auction 84.37 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond
November 04, 07Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction, to take place on November 14 in Geneva, will offer a brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 84.37 carats, which estimators have valued at 15-20 million CHF ($13-$17.33 million).
A 4.16 carats vivid blue diamond with an estimated value of 3.34-$4.33 million Photo: Sotheby’s |
Also being offered is a ring mounted with a rare fancy, vivid blue pear-shaped VS1 diamond weighing 4.16 carats. The gem is framed by brilliant-cut pink-tinted diamonds and a hoop pave-set with similar brilliant-cut stones, mounted in platinum and yellow gold. The ring has an estimate of 3.85-5.0 million CHF ($3.34-$4.33 million).
In related news, Sotheby’s recently announced the sale of a private collection of jewelry, proceeds of which will benefit the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The anonymous collector, whose pieces will be auctioned on December 4 in
The lots include a number of signed pieces from houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Buccellati and Grima, with an obvious theme of animal movement and design inspiration.
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