Christie's New York Magnificent Jewels Totals $25,123,140
New York – Christie’s New York April 13 auction of Magnificent Jewels Including the Fuchsia Rose achieves a total of $25,123,140 with 96% sold by lot and 114% hammer above low estimate.
The auction was led by exceptional results for colored diamonds, including the top lot of the sale, The Fuchsia Rose, a fancy intense purple-pink diamond of 8.82 carats, which sold for $6,780,000. Additional highlights include a fancy intense pink diamond ring of 2.44 carats, which sold for $1,620,000 and a fancy vivid yellow diamond ring of 15.31 carats, which sold for $1,320,000.
Impressive colorless diamonds also achieved strong results, such as a stunning round brilliant-cut diamond ring of 51.28 carats, I color, SI1 clarity, which realized $1,620,000 and a Bulgari diamond ring of 9.56 carats, D color, VVS2 clarity, which achieved $630,000.
Included in the sale was Property from the Rockefeller Family, featuring: an Art Deco emerald bead, diamond and multi-gem necklace, which achieved $504,000; a Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond ring, which realized $478,800; and a Cartier Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, which sold for $226,800. All lots far exceeded estimates.
