Spectacular diamonds put the sparkle in Christie’s sale Aug. 27
From the left: fancy brownish greenish yellow diamond ring of 2.46 carats, $10,000-$15,000; fancy deep brownish-orange diamond and diamond ring, $20,000-$30,000; yellow diamond ring of 3.00 carats, $10,000-$15,000; and a fancy intense yellow diamond ring of 3.08 carats, $18,000-$22,000. Christie’s image
NEW YORK – Christie’s is presenting Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle, an online auction that will conclude on Thursday, Aug. 27. This curated online-only auction celebrates the world’s most sought-after gemstone—the diamond. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.
From classic colorless diamonds, to a wide variety of rare colors including pinks, grays, oranges, greens, browns and yellows this sale offers a comprehensive selection of the celebrated stone.
The top lot of the sale is 20.21 carat pear-shape yellow-brown diamond mounted in a spectacular necklace framed by round diamonds and suspended from a graduated diamond necklace by Graff (below; $300,000-$400,000).
Graff colored diamond pendant and diamond necklace. Estimate: $300,000-$400,000. Christie’s image
Other highlights include striking colored diamonds in unique settings offering fresh takes on traditional engagement rings such as a fancy brownish greenish yellow diamond ring of 2.46 carats flanked on either side by tapered baguette-cut diamonds ($10,000-$15,000); or a twin-setting of a fancy deep brownish-orange diamond and diamond ring ($20,000-$30,000).
Fancy vivid yellow diamond ring of 3.72 carats, 18K yellow gold with a GIA report. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000. Christie’s image
A variety of diamond jewelry is represented: diamond rings in timeless settings, statement chandelier earrings and impressive necklaces.
David Morris diamond and colored diamond bracelet, set to the top with pavé yellow diamonds and marquise diamond accents, 18K yellow gold. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000. Christie’s image
Bidding on this online auction is under way and will begin lot-by-lot on Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. EDT.
View top auction results on LiveAuctioneers here: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/pages/recent-auction-sales/
