Annenberg Diamond On Sale at Christie’s

The Annenberg Diamond, an Asscher cut, D color, flawless diamond weighing 32.01 carats, will lead Christie’s upcoming New York jewelry sale scheduled for October 21. Estimates for the item, set alongside two pear shaped diamonds in a ring, are between $3-5 million.

The diamond belonged to the late Leonore "Lee" Annenberg who served as U.S. chief of protocol during the Reagan administration.

According to François Curiel, chairman of Christie’s Europe and international head of jewels, the Annenberg diamond “combines the best of the 4 C’s: top color, perfect clarity, ideal cut, and excellent weight, (…).one of the finest gems to appear on the market for many years.”

Viewings for the ring and other jewelry offered on sale will be held at the New York branch of Christie’s in Rockefeller Center, October 16–20, 2009.