Christie’s to Auction 20ct. Yellow Diamond Ring

RAPAPORT… Christie’s Geneva spring sale will feature a
20.49-carat, fancy vivid-yellow diamond ring, estimated at between $3.9 million
and $4.7 million (CHF 3.8 million to CHF 4.5 million), the auction house said Wednesday.

Other notable lots are an 8.52-carat fancy intense
purplish-pink diamond solitaire ring, estimated at $3.6 million to $5.2 million
(CHF 3.5 million to CHF 5 million), and a pair of Bulgari Burmese sapphire
earrings weighing 22.77 carats and 21.42 carats. The auction house has
estimated the set, which is surrounded by diamonds, at $1.6 million to $2.1
million (CHF 1.5 million to CHF 2 million).

The Magnificent Jewels event will also include a late 19th-century
emerald and diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co. that was originally sold at
Christie’s New York more than 20 years ago. The piece’s estimated price is
between $727,367 and $1.2 million (CHF 700,000 to CHF 1.2 million).

The sale will take place on May 16 in Geneva. The auction
house will preview the pieces in its Hong Kong, London and New York locations prior
to the event.

Image: Christie’s