Étiquettes
Bvlgari, cushion-cut Burma ruby, cushion-shaped cabochon Colombian emerald, Fancy Light Pink Golconda Diamond, Harry Winston, modified pear-shaped diamond, oval-cut diamond, oval-cut fancy red diamond, Pear-Shaped D-color Diamond, pear-shaped fancy light yellow diamond, rectangular-cut fancy blue diamond, Type IIa Diamond
NEW YORK, NY.- Heading into the holiday season, Christie’s New York will offer over 300 lots in their Magnificent Jewels auction on December 10 at its flagship Rockefeller Center saleroom. From rare and important colored and colorless diamonds, superb gemstones, natural pearls, signed and period jewels, the auction features elegant creations from famed jewelry houses such as Boivin, Boucheron, BVLGARI, Cartier, Fouquet, Graff, JAR, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Harry Winston to name a few. The two-session auction includes prices ranging from $1,000 to $10,000,000 and is expected to realize in excess of $55 million.
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewelry, noted: “Christie’s has seen record results for jewelry sales in 2014 reflecting the continuing demand for the finest and most rare jewels in the world. Just recently in Geneva, we established a new world auction record for a sapphire at US$17.3 million. On December 10, for our final jewelry auction of 2014, we are looking forward to presenting a magnificent selection of jewels perfectly fit for the collector interested in investment-quality jewels of the highest caliber or a one-of-a-kind gift for the holidays.”
Colored and Colorless Diamond Highlights
The December auction marks another exciting finale for the diamond market with no less than 16 D-color diamonds on offer. This selection is anchored by a pear-shaped 89.23-carat D-color diamond (estimate on request) graded by the Gemological Institute of America as a Type IIa diamond, known as the most chemically pure type of diamond with exceptional transparency. Additional top diamonds include:
A Type IIa Pear-Shaped D-color Diamond of 89.23-carats. Estimate: $10,000,000 – $15,000,000. Photo: Christie’s Images Ltd 2014.
Set with a pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 89.23 carats, mounted in platinum
With report 121294 dated 24 June 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity
Accompanied by a supplemental letter from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor, are examples of Type IIa
A pear-shaped K-color diamond ring of 74.89 carats, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate: $2,200,000 – 3,200,000.
et with a modified pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 74.89 carats, mounted in platinum, with detachable ring hoop, accompanied by a detachable pendant hoop, a baguette-cut diamond link and a circular-cut diamond link
Ring signed Van Cleef & Arpels, N.Y., no. 2459 S.O. (partially indistinct) (Special Order)
With report 1162358571 dated 9 July 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is K color, SI1 clarity
A rare oval-cut fancy red diamond of 1.42-carats. With origin from the Argyle Diamond mine in Australia, it is the third largest fancy red diamond ever offered at auction. Estimate: $1,500,000 – 2,500,000.
The modified oval-cut fancy red diamond, weighing approximately 1.42 carats
With report 2155749097 dated 7 May 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy red, natural color, VS2 clarity
With Gem Identification and Authenticity Document 105759 dated 16 April 2014 from Argyle Pink Diamonds stating that the origin of this red diamond is from the Argyle Diamond Mine, Western Australia
An oval-cut D-color potentially internally flawless Type IIa diamond of 32.32-carats, by Bvlgari. Estimate: 3,500,000 – 5,00,000.
Set with an oval-cut diamond, weighing approximately 32.32 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, mounted in platinum. Signed BVLGARI
With report 14138839 dated 10 October 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, VVS1 clarity; accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the diamond may be potentially Internally Flawless
Accompanied by a supplemental letter from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor, are examples of Type IIa
A pair of pear-shaped fancy light yellow diamond ear pendants of 52.88 and 51.46 carats. Estimate: $2,500,000 – 3,500,000.
Each suspending a pear-shaped fancy light yellow diamond, weighing approximately 52.88 and 51.46 carats, from a circular-cut diamond, to an oval-cut light yellow diamond surmount, mounted in white gold
With report 2165298894 dated 30 June 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond, weighing approximately 52.88 carats, is fancy light yellow, natural color, VS1 clarity
With report 5161298905 dated 30 June 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond, weighing approximately 51.46 carats, is fancy light yellow, natural color, VS2 clarity
A rectangular-cut fancy blue diamond of 5.70-carats. Estimate: $1,500,000 – 2,500,000.
Set with a modified cut-cornered rectangular-cut fancy blue diamond, weighing approximately 5.70 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, mounted in platinum
With report 2155235522 dated 17 June 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy blue, natural color, VS1 clarity
A Fancy Light Pink Golconda Diamond of 21.30-carats. Estimate: $4,000,000 – $6,000,000.
Set with an oval-cut fancy light pink diamond, weighing approximately 21.30 carats, within a single-cut diamond surround, to the single-cut diamond pierced gallery and half-hoop, mounted in platinum
With report 2115669810 dated 7 April 2014 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy light pink, natural color, VS1 clarity
Accompanied by a supplemental letter from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor, are examples of Type IIa
With report 14040213 dated 1May 2014 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the diamond is fancy light pink, natural color, VS1 clarity
Accompanied by a supplemental « Golconda » appendix from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that « The type IIa diamond of 21.30 carats, outstandingly pink, displays a superior quality in purity of color and transparency unique to the finest of type IIa diamonds »
Christie’s will offer an outstanding fancy light pink Golconda diamond of 21.30-carats (estimate: $4,000,000 – 6,000,000), which displays an antique cutting style as well as superior quality in purity of color and transparency.
The name Golconda comes from a city west of Hyderabad, in south central India, where the first diamond mines in the world were located and which yielded the world’s most beautiful and illustrious diamonds including the Koh-i-Noor, now part of the British Crown Jewels, and the Hope, gifted by Harry Winston to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Diamonds from this legendary mine possess an incomparable quality, mystery and romance and are sought after by Royal Houses all over the world and still reign supreme among gem connoisseurs.
In April 2013, Christies New York sold The Princie Diamond, a cushion-cut fancy intense pink diamond of 34.65 carts for $39,323,750 which holds the world auction record for a Golconda diamond and for the most expensive diamond ever sold in the United States.
Superb Gemstones
Colored gemstones are in great supply in the upcoming sale, led by an octagonal-cut Kashmir sapphire of 12.06 carats, estimated to achieve in excess of $1,200,000. Further highlights include:
A cushion-cut Burma ruby of 5.25-carats, by Harry Winston. Estimate: $450,000 – 700,000.
Set with a cushion-cut ruby, weighing approximately 5.25 carats, flanked on either side by a triangular-cut diamond, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, with maker’s mark With maker’s mark for Harry Winston
With report CS 59844 dated 20 March 2014 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this ruby would be classified as Classic Burma (Myanmar). No gemological evidence of heat.
A twin-stone ring of a cushion-shaped Mozambique ruby of 7.03-carats and an old-mine cut diamond of 5.00 carats. Estimate: $450,000 – 650,000.
Set with a cushion-cut ruby, weighing approximately 7.03 carats, and an old mine-cut diamond, weighing approximately 5.00 carats, to the single-cut diamond pierced gallery and shoulders, mounted in 18k white gold
With report CS 62050 dated 10 July 2014 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this ruby would be classified as Mozambique. Heat enhancement: None
With report 12222202 dated 16 November 2009 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is J color, VS1 clarity
A cushion-shaped cabochon Colombian emerald ring of 11.52-carats. Estimate: $130,000 – 180,000.
Set with a cushion-shaped cabochon emerald, weighing approximately 11.52 carats, to the graduated French-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum
With report CS 61320 dated 20 May 2014 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this emerald would be classified as Colombia. Minor clarity enhancement, Oil-type
With report 14075063 dated 29 July 2014 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with those emeralds originating from Colombia. Indications of minor clarity enhancement
Rare Natural Pearls
Commonly regarded as the “queen of gems,” the pearl has been a prized adornment in all cultures since ancient times. Today, matched strings of natural pearls have become increasingly hard to source, as the traditional pearl industry has all but vanished in the Middle East. As a result, natural peals of important size and quality have become progressively more sought-after by collectors from all regions of the world, marking the present lot, a major event of the December 10 Magnificent Jewels auction at Christie’s New York. On offer is an important single-strand natural pearl and diamond necklace composted of thirty-seven natural pearls measuring from 13.10 to 8.00 mm (estimate: $1,500,000 – 2,500,000).
An important single-strand natural pearl and diamond necklace composted of thirty-seven natural pearls measuring from 13.10 to 8.00 mm. Estimate: $1,500,000 – 2,500,000.
Composed of thirty-seven natural pearls, measuring from approximately 13.10 to 8.00 mm, joined by a marquise-cut diamond clasp, within a circular-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum, 16 1/4 ins., in a Cartier red leather case. Clasp signed Cartier, C12
With report 66094 dated 11 December 2012 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the analyzed properties confirm the authenticity of these saltwater natural pearls