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12.04.18
It's the Christie's Geneva spring sale taking place on May 16 2018 featuring some breathtaking pieces. The highlight for us is a 20.49 carat Fancy vivid yellow diamond ring, with estimates of $3.9 million and $4.7 million.
There will be other notable items including a 8.52 carat fancy intense purplish pink diamond solitaire ring, estimated at $3.6 million to $5.2 million, and a pair of Burmese sapphire earrings by Bulgari, weighing 22.77 carats and 21.42 carats. Christie's have estimated the one of a kind pair surrounded by diamonds at $1.6 million to $2.1 million.
A Tiffany antique necklace with emeralds and diamonds which was originally sold at Christie's New York more than 20 years ago will be up for auction as well. The piece has an estimated price between $730,000 and $1.2 million.
The auction house will preview the pieces in it's Hong Kong, London and New York locations before the event in Geneva.
Laura @ IGR London
Image from Christies
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