Christie’s auction sold 100% lots that offered
Magnificent Jewels sales that achieve US$87.7 million Christie’s reaffirms its leadership in the global jewelry market with today’s historic Magnificent Jewels auction. A packed salesroom of collectors fueled fierce bidding in person, on the phone, and online for the sale's legendary stones and storied treasures, which offered celebrated provenance, unparalleled quality and rarity, and timeless glamour. The sale was 100 percent sold by lot and achieved a total of $87.7 million. At the heart of the sale were two extraordinary highlights: The Marie-Thérèse Pink, a rare 10.38-carat kite-shaped fancy purple-pink diamond, mounted by JAR and wrapped in the mystery and romance of the French Royal family, achieved $14 million and set a new world auction record for a JAR jewel. The Blue Belle, a mesmerizing 392.52 carat Ceylon sapphire of royal grandeur and luminous intensity sold for $11.3 million. Colored gemstones drew significant attention and interest, setting the ...