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Maharajas & Mughal collection makes history at Christie’s  NY Christie’s salerooms witnessed history at New York on just passed June 19. Spanning over 500 years of history, the collection of Indian jewels and jewelled objects sells for $109.3 million! After a global tour that saw thousands of people flocking to Christie’s salerooms, a specially designed New York exhibition, and a 12-hour auction presided over by five auctioneers, the Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence  collection totalled $109,271,875 / £87,138,656 in New York-the highest for any auction of Indian art and Mughal objects, and the second highest for a private jewellery collection. Almost 400 lots were offered, ranging from legendary Golconda diamonds to dazzling coloured stones, jewelled objects used in the royal courts to swords and daggers once owned by Indian rulers. Bidders came from 45 countries, and included a significant number of institutions. Beginning with the sale announcement...

Potential to set a new auction world record at Christie’s with a perfect Kashmir sapphire   Peacock Necklace comprising 109.08 Carats to be auctioned on November 27 On 27 November, Christie’s Hong Kong will hold its Magnificent Jewels auction, featuring over 260 lots of exquisite and rare jewels. The focal point of the season is The Peacock Necklace, a superb Kashmir royal blue sapphire and diamond necklace is estimated to fetch HK$95,000,000 - 120,000,000/US$12,000,000 - 15,000,000.   Also leading the season is an array of spectacular diamonds, exceptional gemstones, including: a superb 10.04 carats Burmese Pigeon’s Blood ruby and diamond ring (estimate: HK$54,000,000 - 68,000,000/US$6,750,000 - 8,500,000), The Moon Of Baroda, a 24.04 carats fancy yellow VS2 diamond necklace is estimated to bag HK$HK$4,000K - 6,000K/US$500K – 750K. The Ultimate Mogok Blue Treasure, a Guinness World Records Certification of The largest cabochon-cut sapphire 396.89 carats ...