Sapphire and Diamond Ring Shines at Christie’s Sale

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A 16.58-carat sapphire and diamond ring took center stage at a recent online jewelry auction at Christie’s in New York, where it garnered $1 million.

The piece, which features a cushion-cut cabochon Kashmir sapphire with 10 tapered baguette-cut diamonds, met its expected price range and led the October 14 to 23 Jewelry Online auction, Christie’s said last week.

In total, the auction raked in $10.6 million. The sale attracted buyers from the US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions (EMEA). The event reached a wider global audience through its digital platform, resulting in a 26% increase in new participants.

Here are the rest of the top 10 lots:

A ring bearing an emerald-cut, 24.99-carat, J-color, VS1-clarity diamond with baguette-cut diamond shoulders at Christie's image
A ring bearing an emerald-cut, 24.99-carat, J-color, VS1-clarity diamond with baguette-cut diamond shoulders beat its high estimate of $600,000 to bring in $762,000.
This ring features a modified octagonal step-cut, 5.82-carat Kashmir sapphire between triangular-shaped diamonds at Christie's image
This ring features a modified octagonal step-cut, 5.82-carat Kashmir sapphire between triangular-shaped diamonds. It more than doubled its $300,000 high price, garnering $711,200.
A pendant sporting a pear brilliant-cut, 14.10-carat, G, VVS2 diamond with the potential to be internally flawless at Christie's image
Christie’s sold this pendant sporting a pear brilliant-cut, 14.10-carat, G, VVS2 diamond with the potential to be internally flawless for $431,800, above its $250,000 top estimate.
A heart modified brilliant-cut, 3.06-carat, fancy-pink, SI1 diamond ring at Christie's image
This heart modified brilliant-cut, 3.06-carat, fancy-pink, SI1 diamond ring fetched $381,000, within estimates.
A ring centering a cushion mixed-cut, 4.81-carat Kashmir sapphire between trapezoid-shaped diamonds at Christie's image
Centering a cushion mixed-cut, 4.81-carat Kashmir sapphire between trapezoid-shaped diamonds, this ring went under the hammer for $292,100, surpassing its $250,000 upper price.
A ring with an emerald-cut, 11.09-carat, K, VVS1 diamond with the potential to be internally flawless at Christie's image
This ring sold for within its presale estimate for $177,800. It features an emerald-cut, 11.09-carat, K, VVS1 diamond with the potential to be internally flawless.
A Tiffany & Co. ring with a square emerald-cut, 7.05-carat, E, VS2 diamond and tapered baguette-cut stones at Christie's image
A Tiffany & Co. ring with a square emerald-cut, 7.05-carat, E, VS2 diamond and tapered baguette-cut stones achieved $165,100, just surpassing its low estimate.
Ring set with an emerald-cut, 10.69-carat, J, VS2-clarity diamond at Christie's image
This ring exceeded its $120,000 high price, making $165,100. It’s set with an emerald-cut, 10.69-carat, J, VS2-clarity diamond.
A pair of square emerald-cut diamond stud earrings comprising a 3.52-carat, D, internally flawless and a 3.32-carat, D-flawless stone at Christie's image
A pair of square emerald-cut diamond stud earrings comprising a 3.52-carat, D, internally flawless and a 3.32-carat, D-flawless stone narrowly beat its high to realize $152,400.


Main image: The sapphire and diamond ring. (Christie’s)

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