0.30 ct. RAPI up 4.2%, a bigger gain than in May.
Category: Auction
Pear-shaped, D-color, internally flawless stone will lead June 7 Magnificent Jewels sale.
Sum is second-highest price ever paid for a diamond of its color and size at the auction house.
Allnatt diamond was originally lead item on offer, expected to fetch $7.2 million.
Sale also featured 6.21-carat pink that netted $12 million.
Auction house has appointed Dianne Batista as senior vice president for jewelry and watches.
Hackers force auction house to take website offline and bring in experts.
British singer’s collection includes diamonds Elton John gifted.
101.29-carat Allnatt diamond previously featured at Smithsonian.
Unmounted pear-shaped stone originating from South Africa will lead Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale.
Sale will spotlight emeralds, diamonds, and pieces by Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co.