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The Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong on April 20 will feature an iconic Cartier bracelet that is highlighted by a 63.66-carat D color, internally flawless diamond set amongst rock crystal. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s)

DIAMONDS TO SHINE ONCE AGAIN THIS SPRING AT AUCTIONS IN NEW YORK AND HONG KONG

 

With April around the corner, the spring auction season is about to commence. Anticipation is high, at least when compared to, as it transpired, the somewhat unfounded sense of dread that preceded the auctions in 2020, at the start of the COVID crisis.

A good number of spectacular diamonds and diamond jewelry piece will go on the block this year, both in New York and in Hong Kong.

The Sotheby’s flagship jewelry auction in Hong Kong on April 20 will feature an iconic Cartier bracelet from the L’Odyssée de Cartier – Parcours d’un Style collection by the famed Parisian maison. The white gold piece features a 63.66-carat D color, internally flawless diamond set amongst rock crystal. It is expected to fetch between $5.2 million and US$8.4million.

Taking nearly 2,000 hours to create, the bracelet pays homage to the work of Louis Cartier, who was a pioneer working with rock crystal, which was popular in the 1920s. He used a polishing technique from the Renaissance period to give a soft shine to rock crystal which, when paired with a diamond, creates an intriguing light effect.

The unique piece “combines a phenomenal diamond, mesmerizing design and impeccable craftsmanship, and represents a high jewelry collectible that will shine through time,” said Wenhao Yu, deputy chairman of jewelry at Sotheby’s Asia.

41.5-CARAT STONE GOES ON THE BLOCK IN HONG KONG

The star of the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on April 15 will be a 41.5-carat D-color, flawless round-cut diamond, which is expected to fetch up to $5.5 million.

The auction will also present the private collections of American actress Rhonda Fleming, known as the “Queen of Technicolor,” as well as Miami-based philanthropist Patricia Wallace,. The collection includies more than 20 pieces featuring distinguished brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and David Webb.

Another highlight of the sale will be a ring by Cartier holding a 21.82-carat diamond, which has been graded by GIA as D-color, internally flawless, with excellent cut, polish and symmetry. It’s pre-sale estimate runs between $2 million and $3 million.

Also going on the block will be an exceptional pair of fancy vivid yellow and fancy deep yellow diamond studs, one of which is set with a fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 5.53 carats and the second with a fancy deep yellow diamond weighing 5.07 carats.

CHRISTIE’S PERFECT PALETTE IN NEW YORK

Not to be outdone, Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York will features a pear-shaped brilliant-cut D-flawless diamond, which set is to fetch between $2.5 million and $3.5 million. 

The 41.5-carat D-color, flawless round-cut diamond, which is expected to fetch up to $5.5 million star at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on April 15. (Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s)

The main event will be held on April 13, but will run concurrently with the Christie’s Jewels Online sale, which will be open April 8 through April 20.

The “Perfect Palette,” which will go on the block at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York on April 13. It includes a fancy vivid blue diamond of 2.13 carats, a fancy vivid orange diamond of 2.34 carats, and a fancy vivid purplish pink stone of 2.17 carats. (Photo courtesy of Christie’s)

CHRISTIE’S PERFECT PALETTE IN NEW YORK

Not to be outdone, Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York will features a pear-shaped brilliant-cut D-flawless diamond, which set is to fetch between $2.5 million and $3.5 million. The main event will be held on April 13, but will run concurrently with the Christie’s Jewels Online sale, which will be open April 8 through April 20.

The real stars of event are like to three fancy colored diamonds called the “Perfect Palette.” Each stone will be auctioned separately as rings, and it is estimated that they could garner $8 million collectively.

The most valuable in the Perfect Palette is a fancy vivid blue diamond of 2.13 carats. It has a pre-sale estimate of $2 million to $3 million.

The second stone in the trio is a fancy vivid orange diamond. Weighing 2.34 carats, it is expected to fetch between $1.5 million and $2.5 million. The third diamond is a fancy vivid purplish pink stone of 2.17 carats, which also has a pre-sale estimate of $1.5 million and $2.5 million.

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