Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle totals $5.1 million
RESULTS – Christie’s second iteration of Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle (August 4-18) achieved a sale total of $5,126,500 with 104% hammer above low estimate and 94% sold by lot. The sale attracted global participation with registered bidders from 28 countries and 16% first-time registrants.
Leading the sale was the spectacular 24.45 carat D color, IF, Type IIa heart-shaped diamond pendant that sold for $2,010,000, the second highest price achieved for a jewel sold in an online sale at Christie’s. Another top highlight was ‘The Summer Sunrise,’ a stunning Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow diamond ring of 9.83 carats, VS1 clarity that sold for $810,000, which brilliantly captures the warmth of the season.
Other sale highlights included classic diamond jewelry offered at no reserve, such as a diamond ring of 6.29 carats, D color, IF that sold for $237,500; diamond earrings with each diamond weighing 5.01 carats and D color that achieved $200,000; and an emerald-cut diamond ring of 5.06 carats, H color that realized $56,250. Additionally, the sale featured striking colored diamonds in unique settings offering fresh takes on traditional engagement rings such as a fancy orangy pink diamond ring that sold for $43,750 and a fancy intense pink diamond ring that realized $40,000.
