Large Diamonds are back in the news again… Fall 2009 is going to see the auction of large diamonds again. Christies, the world’s largest auction house has announced its fall & winter auctions at Hong Kong and New York respectively and large diamonds are the highlight of both these auctions
The Annenberg Diamond
This spectacular square emerald-cut, D colour, Flawless 32.01 carat diamond mounted on a ring and flanked by two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 1.50 and 1.61 carats will be the leading highlight of “Jewels: The New York Sale” on October 21, 2009. The ring was designed by renowned Manhattan jeweller David Webb. Christies says that the Anneberg Diamond is one of the finest gems to appear in the market.
The viewing is scheduled between October 16 and 20, 2009 at Christie’s Rockefeller Center Galleries, New York. The Diamond price is estimated between $3-5 million and will be among the most highly-anticipated jewels offered at the auction.
The Vivid Pink Diamond
This extremely rare 5 carat cushion-set pink diamond was set in a “cushion cut” by Graff and it comes from a private collection. The stone is called “The Vivid Pink Diamond” because its not just any fancy vivid pink diamond. The diamond has a perfect shade of bubblegum pink and supposedly shows no trace of any secondary colour which is what makes it truly exceptional.
For those who are not aware of fancy diamods, Pinks are typically the most sought after and rarest colour diamonds. Estimated at HK$39- $55 million (US$5-7 million) “The Vivid Pink” will be the leading piece of Christie’s Hong Sale of Extraordinary Jewels to be held on December 1. The Diamond will be going on a display tour to Singapore, New York, Bangkok, Geneva and Taipei starting October
