New York Metropolis certain will get glittery this time of yr, and the town’s public sale homes—Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, and Phillips—are providing wonderful jewellery gross sales for much more methods to glitter. All the homes provide reside viewing and reside auctions, so be at liberty to lose your self within the glowing goodness. 

Sotheby’s New York presents Magnificent Jewels, on view reside November 30–December 6, 2022 with a reside public sale December 7. Main this occasion is the Golden Canary, the biggest “internally flawless” diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America. It’s pear-shaped, fancy (diamond speak for colours past a sure vary), deep brownish-yellow, and weighs 303.10 carats. It comes from an 890-carat tough diamond discovered by somewhat lady within the Nineteen Eighties, who noticed the massive, coloured stone whereas taking part in close to her uncle’s dwelling within the Democratic Republic of Congo. Native miners had discarded it as too cumbersome to comprise a diamond. So let’s hear it for the knowledge of youngsters! It’s estimated to promote for $15,000,000–$20,000,000.

Uncommon-colored diamond and pendant necklace. Courtesy of Christie’s.

Christie’s New York brings its personal model of Magnificent Jewels, with reside viewing December 2–5 and a reside public sale December 6. Of notice on this lot is a rare coloured diamond necklace that includes a flowery blue pear brilliant-cut diamond of 31.62 carats, spherical and pink diamonds, platinum, and rose gold. The GIA lists the symmetry and polish of this valuable gemstone as superb. The piece is estimated to seize $10,000,000–$15,000,000.

Pear-shaped diamond ring. Courtesy of Bonhams.

Bonhams New York is displaying New York Jewels, on view December 1–5 with a reside public sale December 5. Taking middle stage is a Magnificent Diamond Ring with a pear-shaped diamond weighing roughly 13.70 carats, and mounted in platinum. In accordance with GIA data, that is an 11a diamond, probably the most chemically pure sort of diamond that accommodates little if any nitrogen. The ring is a dimension 5.25 and anticipated to yield $600,000–$800,000.

Crimson Dragon ruby and diamond ring. Courtesy of Phillips.

Phillips New York gives its Jewels public sale on December 13, with viewing December 6–12. If there’s one coloration that claims “holidays,” it’s pink, and the public sale home delivers with its distinctive ruby and diamond ring often called The Crimson Dragon. It’s set with an oval ruby weighing 6.43 carats inside a body of pear-shaped diamonds, and it’s mounted in 18k white gold. In accordance with a report from the Swiss Basis for the Analysis of Gems, the ruby is of Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating. This matches a dimension 7.5 and is estimated to fetch $1,000,000–1,500,000. 

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