Magnificent Jewels New York, 14 April 2015,
Total: $41,951,125 /£28,526,765 / €39,434,056
Top Lot: Lot 312 | A fancy intense purplish pink diamond of 5.29 carats | Price Realized: $5,765,000
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewelry, commented: “Natural pearls achieved very strong prices and a world record $5m was realized for a four-strand natural colored pearl necklace. There was spirited bidding for colored pink and blue diamonds along with all of the JAR creations offered in the auction. We look forward to our Magnificent Jewels auction on May 13 at Christie’s Geneva which features the historic Maria-Christina Royal Devant-de-Corsage brooch.”
Top Lot: Lot 312 | A fancy intense purplish pink diamond of 5.29 carats | Price Realized: $5,765,000
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewelry, commented: “Natural pearls achieved very strong prices and a world record $5m was realized for a four-strand natural colored pearl necklace. There was spirited bidding for colored pink and blue diamonds along with all of the JAR creations offered in the auction. We look forward to our Magnificent Jewels auction on May 13 at Christie’s Geneva which features the historic Maria-Christina Royal Devant-de-Corsage brooch.”
