The springtime has brought the jewelry auctions at the top: a white diamond ring and a diamond fancy intense pink 5.29 carat was sold at Christie’s in New York for more than $ 5.7 million (or just under 1.1 million dollars per carat), exceeding the estimate of $ 5 million. Not only: in the Magnificent Jewels Sale a necklace with four strands of natural pearls was sold for nearly $ 5.1 million, the world auction record for a jewel of this type. The necklace is composed of four wires of 81, 76, 69 and 63 gray and brown pearls, measuring from 12.65 to 4.90 mm. The relationship of the Swiss Gemmological Institute has confirmed the authenticity of these natural pearls saltwater that, according to the report, not have indications of change artificial color. The pearls were the queens of the auction: a single strand of a natural pearl necklace was also among the top ten lots sold: 46 natural pearls, between 6.95 and 11.90 mm were sold for just over $ 1 million.
In addition to pearls, have thrilled even diamonds. Graff has had two of his pieces in the top ten lots for value. A diamond pendant, color D, cut pear-shaped, without inclusions, of 25.49 carats, was sold for more than $ 3.4 million. A cushion cut diamond, D color, internally flawless, of 11.03 carats, was sold for more than 1.3 million. According to observers, colored stones are still among the most popular. A diamond of 5.04 carat fancy blue-gray, circular cut, was beaten for about $ 2.3 million, while a Burmese ruby in cushion cut of 9.40 carats, was sold for more than $ 2.1 million, more than double the its already high esteem.
The quality and exclusivity are always appreciated: a pair of clip earrings with emeralds and diamonds, Jar signed, changed hands for $ 845,000 (it was estimated 350 thousand dollars). In total, the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Sale has yielded about $ 42 million, with 77% of the lots and 77% sold by value. Federico Graglia
