Magnificent Diamond necklace at hammer

King of Diamonds are estimated of $ 05 million

Sotheby’s November 15, Auction in Geneva

Sotheby’s upcoming auction of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels on 15 November 2018 will bring together a highly impressive selection of world-class diamonds and gemstones, alongside signed pieces from the world’s most prestigious jewellery houses. 

Led by a group of extraordinarily rare blue diamonds, the auction highlights also include stunning white diamonds and diamond jewels and exceptional coloured gemstones. Signatures in the sale range from Harry Winston to Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and Pederzani.

Speaking ahead of the sale, David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division, commented, “Our autumn sale offers a carefully curated selection of jewels which have resonated with jewellery lovers and connoisseurs the world over.

We are thrilled to be presenting sensational diamonds – both coloured stones and extremely fine D-colour white diamonds – as well as vibrant coloured gemstones and signed pieces, to complement the finest of jewellery collections. It has been a pleasure for our team to bring together these extraordinary natural treasures, brought to life by the artistry and skill of the world’s finest diamond cutters and jewellers.”

Stunning white diamonds:

Following the sale of two magnificent white diamonds of more than 50 carats at Sotheby’s Geneva in May, we are delighted to offer a remarkable selection including show stopping stones and captivating diamond jewels in November.

Among the highlights is an exceptional pear-shaped stone weighing an impressive 40.18 carats, whose D-Colour grading is the most coveted of all for white diamonds (Lot 565, estimate $2,500,000 – 3,500,000 / CHF 2,480,000 – 3,480,000).

40 years after he passed away, the legacy of American jeweller Harry Winston endures. Among the stand-out lots of the November sale in Geneva will be a magnificent diamond necklace bearing the Harry Winston signature.

The nine largest diamonds on the piece have been certified to be D-Colour and Internally Flawless, placing this jewel in a league befitting the man known by many as the ‘King of Diamonds’ (Lot 569, estimate $ 4,800,000 – 5,800,000 / CHF 4,770,000 – 5,760,000).