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.
Four Dazzling Jewelry Pieces from the Auction Season
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