Sotheby’s upcoming diamond auction to feature rare stones
The Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale this October includes spectacular pieces that are likely to generate a frenzy of bidding activity
Sotheby’s Hong Kong is set to showcase some shining stars in the forthcoming Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Autumn Sale on October 3.
A collection of rare diamonds will also be showcased, including a fancy deep-blue diamond ring that is estimated to be worth up to HK$75 million.
Fewer than 10 per cent of blue diamonds examined by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) are awarded the “fancy deep” grading. An industry record was set by Sotheby’s in Geneva in 2015, when the Blue Moon of Josephine fetched US$48.4 million.
Another sparkling lot is a pair of pendant earrings, which feature pear-shaped fancy pink diamonds weighing 5.21ct and 5.01ct, respectively.
Both diamonds are accompanied by GIA reports stating that the stones are natural, fancy pink colour, internally flawless and of VS1 clarity.
They are estimated to be worth up to HK$40 million.