Category: Auction

Mellon Blue Diamond Sells for $25.6M at Christie’s

9.51-carat stone fetched around 20% more in 2014.

The Vanderbilt sapphire more than doubles its high estimate at $3.6 million.

Kindred Lubeck, founder of jewelry brand Artifex, makes auction debut.

26.95-carat gemstone will carry $39,900 estimate at the November 13 Geneva sale.

17.66-carat stone will feature at Magnificent Jewels auction in New York.

Ring to lead November 14 Geneva sale, with an upper estimate of $247,868.

Ring containing the 7.19-carat stone will carry $309,900 estimate at November 18 auction.

Other leading pieces in Geneva auction include Mellon Blue diamond and JAR ring with pear-shaped pink.

Milan auction rakes in $7 million.

Top lots on offer include $20 million pink diamond, $7.3 million blue and $4.8 million yellow.

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