Auction Preview: Magnificent Jewels at Christie's, Geneva, November 12
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What: Magnificent JewelsWhere: Christie's, Quai des Bergues 33, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, GenevaWhen: November 12, 2:30 pmPublic Viewing: November 7, 2019 | 10am - 8:30pm, November 8, 2019 | 10am - 6pm, November 9, 2019 | 10am - 6pm, November 10, 2019Auction Preview: Magnificent Jewels at Christie's, Geneva, November 12
What: Magnificent JewelsWhere: Christie's, Quai des Bergues 33, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, GenevaWhen: November 12, 2:30 pmPublic Viewing: November 7, 2019 | 10am - 8:30pm, November 8, 2019 | 10am - 6pm, November 9, 2019 | 10am - 6pm, November 10, 2019 | 10am - 6pm, November 11, 2019 | 10am - 6pm, November 12, 2019 | 10am - 12pmTop Lots at the Sale:— “Exceptional Coloured Diamond and Diamond Ring,” Moussaieff — Fancy deep blue rectangular-cut diamond of 7.03 carats, pear-shaped diamonds, platinum, ring size 6 ¼, signed Moussaieff, brown Moussaieff case. GIA, 2019, report no. 6203146718: 7.03 carats, Fancy Deep Blue color, VVS2 clarity, type IIb. Featured in lot 246. Estimate: CHF 10,000,000 - 14,000,000 (10,000,000 - 14,000,000 USD)— “Superb Diamond Ring” — Cushion step-cut diamond of 46.93 carats, half-moon modified brilliant-cut diamonds of 3.64 and 3.35 carats, platinum, ring size 7 ½. GIA, 2019, report no. 10171255: 46.93 carats, D color, Internally Flawless clarity, type IIa. GIA, 2019, report no. 10098840: 3.64 carats, D color, VS2 clarity. GIA, 2019, report no. 10098837: 3.35 carats, D color, VS2 clarity. Featured in lot 250. Estimate: CHF 3,800,000 - 4,500,000 (3,800,000 - 4,500,000 USD)— “Superb Coloured Diamond and Diamond Ring” — Fancy intense blue cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond of 5.23 carats, baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, ring size 6 ½. GIA, 2019, report no. 2205424972: 5.23 carats, Fancy Intense Blue color, Internally Flawless clarity. Featured in lot 202. Estimate: CHF 3,500,000 - 4,500,000 (3,500,000 - 4,500,000 USD)— “Impressive Diamond Ring, Mouawad” — Oval brilliant-cut diamond of 23.00 carats, circular-cut diamonds, gold, ring size 6, signed Mouawad, no. Ref 1633122. GIA, 2019, report no. 2203282329: 23.00 carats, D color, Flawless clarity, type IIa, excellent polish, excellent symmetry. Featured in lot 195. Estimate: CHF 2,200,000 - 3,200,000 (2,200,000 - 3,200,000 USD)— “Sensational Sapphire and Diamond Pendant” — Octagonal step-cut sapphire of 42.97 carats, triangular and circular-cut diamonds, 4.8 cm. SSEF, 2019, report no. 108957: 42.975 carats, Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, royal blue, Appendix letter. Gubelin, 2019, report no. 19080020: 42.97 carats, Burma (Myanmar), no indications of heating, royal blue, Appendix letter. Featured in lot 238. Estimate: CHF 2,000,000 - 3,000,000 (2,000,000 - 3,000,000 USD)— “Exceptional Diamond Earrings” — Pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 12.71 and 12.07 carats, circular-cut diamonds, platinum, 3.5 cm. GIA, 2019, reports nos. 6194947717 and 6192735031: 12.71 and 12.07 carats, D color, Flawless clarity, type IIa, excellent polish, excellent symmetry. Featured in lot 174. Estimate: CHF 1,850,000 - 2,450,000 (1,850,000 - 2,450,000 USD)— “Attractive Diamond Ring,” Harry Winston — Rectangular-cut diamond of 25.20 carats, tapered baguette-cut diamonds, ring size 6, signed Winston. GIA, 2019, report no. 16882272: 25.20 carats, D color, VVS2 clarity, potentially internally flawless, type IIa. GIA, 2008, report no. 16882272: 25.20 carats, D color, VVS2 clarity, potentially Internally Flawless. GIA, 1969, copy of report no. NY 45218: 25.21 carats, D color, Internally Flawless clarity. Featured in lot 207. Estimate: CHF 1,800,000 - 2,200,000 (1,800,000 - 2,200,000 USD)For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more