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The auctions, this year are been closed with fireworks: Christie’s sold in New York, at the auction of Magnificent Jewels, the Victory Diamond, a rectangular stone, color D, of 31.34 carats, for $ 4.3 million , a figure that equates to $ 137,492 per carat. The other gems of great success were a cushion-cut diamond ring of 43.79 carats, sold for just over 4 million, a necklace with a diamond pendant, purchased nearly 3.8 million, another diamond ring of 28.28 carat (3.4 million). The precious stones have followed the trend of other auctions in Hong Kong and Geneva, with big demands from those who simply want to diversify their investments. A large diamond color D, 28.28 carats, set a new record for jewelry sold at Christie’s online. Also note the success of a few pieces, which are sold much more than the estimate. As for a ring with emerald cabochon priamidale, which was estimated 200-300000 dollars and sold for 1,685,000. Strong prices were achieved for the pieces signed by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Schlumberger. But there was a lot of waiting for the collection of Carroll Petrie, rich representative of high society in New York, who died last spring. From the late fifties Carroll Petrie lived between Paris, Hong Kong and New York. She had many important friends, including the Duchess of Windsor, Ronald and Nancy Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. Her collection was sold at 90%, informs Christie’s. Also note the necklace unique signed Tony Duquette and belonged to the Duchess of Windsor, sold for $ 100 000 (from an estimated 15 to 20,000). Federico Graglia