A crucial change to GIA grading reports could restore confidence among the trade and consumers.
Category: Auction
Golconda Blue and Glowing Rose diamonds are among lots that failed to find buyers or got withdrawn.
Christie’s accounted for six of the 10 most expensive lots.
Paris auction rakes in $10.5 million.
Piece brings in $368,800, surpassing its high estimate.
Lot had estimate of $1.5 million at December 11 sale, which totaled $11.8 million.
Leading piece sells for $776,490 at London auction.
Piece with 13.54-carat tourmaline becomes surprise top lot at $46.5 million New York auction.
Christie’s exec Max Fawcett dissects the state of spectacular diamonds.
Many pieces beat estimates, including one selling for 17 times its expected top price.
First jewelry auction at new Manhattan location features pieces from Suzanne Belperron, JAR and other top designers.