Sotheby’s Important Jewels to Include 29.53 ct Diamond

Expected to fetch $1.8-$2.2 million

A pear-shaped diamond ring is the star lot of Sotheby’s Important Jewels sale this autumn. Weighing 29.53 carats, the D color, potentially flawless stone highlights a New York Estate, a collection comprised of classically styled jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari.

The auction house estimates the pear-shaped diamond, flanked by heart-shaped diamonds weighing 1.35 and 1.51 carats at $1.8-$2.2 million.

Also featured in this Estate, is the “Botticelli” necklace made by Van Cleef & Arpels which suspends two faceted amethyst drops from a foliate motif collar, a piece selected for the catalogue cover for its dramatic design and rich jewel-tone colors.

Collectors will discover a tempting array of jewelry styles in this sale ranging from turn-of-the-century and period jewels to more contemporary designs. An interesting selection of high quality white diamond rings and ear studs less than 10 carats, as well as fancy colored diamonds and fine colored gemstones, compliment the more decorative jewels on offer this October.