Category: Auction

Christie’s Scores Big in London as Prices Soar Above Estimates

Jewelry auction rakes in $12.5 million, with top item fetching nearly triple expected sum.

Pair more than triples high presale price to sell for $370,096.

Piece containing 16 antique cushion-shaped gemstones takes spotlight at Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels.

Ring with Angelina stone has $1.8 million high estimate at December 3 sale.

Piece will carry $90,000 estimate at December 9 sale.

Decision followed discussions with consignor, company says.

Ring carries a $5.5 million high estimate at December 8 auction.

Emerald pendant, ring and earrings fall short of reserve prices.

Piece sells for $271,900, beating its $251,900 high estimate.

Top lot — a 4.50-carat fancy-blue diamond — brings in $6 million, within estimates.

The September issue looks at the spending trends, gemstones, and styles shaping retail shopping this festive season.