The New York Magnificent Jewels sales at Sotheby’s and Christie’s featured some eye-catching diamonds and gemstones that fetched millions of dollars. We look at the top-grossing lots from those December auctions as well as one from Bonhams’ Hong Kong sale in late November. Rapaport Senior Analyst Joshua Freedman presents the list.
10ct. Mediterranean Blue Nabs over $21M at Sotheby’s
Diamond sells to American private collector, becoming most valuable jewel at auction this year.