This sale totaled SFr. 56,261,275/US$ 61,268,528/€ 45,515,371. The top lot was an oval-shaped D, IF diamond ring of 24.30 cts, by Graff which fetched SFr. 3,667,000/$ 3,993,363/€ 2,966,603.

“Even in the present uncertain economic times, jewellery prices fetched new levels. An oval-shaped D, IF diamond ring of 24.30 cts, by Laurence Graff was bought back by Mr. Graff himself for nearly four million dollars, a pair of Colombian emerald earrings weighing 47.21 cts set a new record price of more than 3 million dollars as well as natural pearls continuing their meteoric rise. We look forward to the sale of Elizabeth Taylor’s amazing jewellery collection in New York next month”, said Jean-Marc Lunel, Head of the Jewellery Department, Christie's Geneva.

An oval-shaped D, IF diamond ring of 24.30 cts, by Graff. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Set with an oval-shaped diamond, weighing 24.30 carats, to the pear-shaped diamond shoulders, size 6¾, in Graff case. Signed Graff. Estimate CHF2,600,000 - CHF3,200,000 ($2,856,946 - $3,516,241). Price Realized CHF3,667,000 ($4,029,392) to Laurence Graff ($164,000 per ct)

Accompanied by report no. 7212374 dated 6 September 1991 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, Internally Flawless clarity

24.30克拉橢圓形D/IF鑽石戒指，附Graff證書

A pair of pear-shaped D, VS2 Colombian emerald earrings of 23.66 and 23.55 cts. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

The two pear-shaped emeralds, weighing 23.66 and 23.55 carats, suspending from two brilliant-cut diamonds and two pear-shaped diamonds, weighing 2.14 and 2.01 carats, to the pavé-set diamond hook, mounted in platinum, 6.0 cm. Estimate CHF1,550,000 - CHF2,250,000 ($1,703,179 - $2,472,357). Price Realized CHF2,827,000 ($3,106,379) to an US Trade ($65,000 per ct).

RECORD PRICE FOR A PAIR OF EMERALD EARRINGS

Accompanied by reports nos. 58230 and 58231 both dated 14 January 2011 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that both emeralds are of Colombian origin, with no indications of clarity modifications; and a Note stating that 'A pair of matching natural emeralds from Colombia of this size and quality represents a great rarity and the described gemstones are thus a very exceptional treasure.'

Report no. 5374664 dated 8 April 2010 and report no. 1106814422 dated 2 June 2010, from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that both the 2.14 carat and the 2.01 carat pear-shaped diamonds are D colour, VS2 clarity

23.66克拉及23.55克拉哥倫比亞祖母綠及鑽石耳環一對

A pair of pear-shaped diamond D, VVS2, type IIa, and E, VVS2 diamond ear pendants of 15.72 and 15.57 cts, by Harry Winston. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Each suspending a pear-shaped diamond, weighing 15.72 and 15.57 carats, spaced by a brilliant-cut diamond, to the square-cut diamond top, weighing 2.40 and 2.18 carats, mounted in platinum, 4.3 cm, in black suede Harry Winston case. With maker's mark of Jacques Timey for Harry Winston. Estimate CHF1,700,000 - CHF2,200,000 ($1,868,003 - $2,417,415). Price Realized CHF2,771,000 ($3,044,844) to an UK Trade ($96,000 per ct)

Accompanied by report no. 5131133800 dated 24 march 2011 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 15.72 carat diamond is D colour, VVS2 clarity; and a letter stating that the diamond is Type IIa

Report no. 2135133803 dated 16 March 2011 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 15.57 carat diamond is E colour, VVS2 clarity; with a working diagram indicating that the clarity of the diamond is improvable; and a letter stating that the diamond is Type IIa

15.72及15.57克拉D-E/VVS2 Type IIa钻石耳坠

A cushion-shaped fancy yellow, VS1 diamond ring of 79.00 cts. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Set with a fancy yellow cushion-shaped diamond, weighing 79.00 carats, to the openwork gallery, mounted in platinum, size 5¼. Estimate CHF1,350,000 - CHF1,800,000 ($1,483,414 - $1,977,885). Price Realized CHF2,715,000 ($2,983,310) to an US Trade ($38,000 per ct).

Accompanied by report no. 5131476044 dated 26 May 2011 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is Fancy Yellow colour, VS1 clarity

79.00克拉枕形彩黃色鑽石戒指

The property of a Royal House

A pear-shaped D, VS1, diamond of 30.15 cts. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

The pear-shaped diamond, weighing 30.15 carats, suspending from a line of brilliant-cut diamond collets, mounted in gold, 42.0 cm. Estimate CHF1,700,000 - CHF2,100,000 ($1,868,003 - $2,307,533). Price Realized CHF2,659,000 ($2,921,776) to Leviev ($96,000 per ct)

Accompanied by report no. 16882330 dated 26 February 2008 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, VS1 clarity

Note no. 0809093 dated 18 September 2008 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the diamond is Type IIa

30.15克拉钻石项链

An oval-shaped Burmese ruby ring of 8.11 cts. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing 8.11 carats, to the yellow diamond surround and shoulders, mounted in gold, size 6. Estimate CHF1,800,000 - CHF2,250,000 ($1,977,885 - $2,472,357).  Price Realized CHF2,099,000 ($2,306,434) to an US Trade ($282,000 per ct)

Accompanied by report no. 11055090 dated 1 June 2011 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating, and that it shows a 'Pigeon blood red' colour; together with two Notes and an Appendix stating that 'The natural ruby of 8.11 ct (...) possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut.'
Report no. CS 44716-1 dated 6 May 2011 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no heat enhancement; and a booklet 'JewelFolio' describing the ruby in detail

Please note that the coloured diamonds have not been tested

8.11克拉緬甸紅寶石及黃鑽戒指

A brilliant-cut fancy yellow, VS2 diamond brooch of 67.54 cts; Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Set with a fancy yellow brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 67.54 carats, to the baguette-cut diamond frame and scrolling top, with a ropework gold chain, mounted in platinum and gold, brooch/pendant 5.3 cm, chain 46.5 cm; Estimate CHF1,180,000 - CHF1,350,000  ($1,296,614 - $1,483,414); Price Realized CHF1,987,000 ($2,183,365) to an US Trade ($32,000 per ct)

Accompanied by report no. 5131476083 dated 26 May 2011 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 67.54 carat diamond is Fancy Yellow colour, VS2 clarity

67.54克拉圓形彩黃色鑽石胸針/吊墜

The property of a Royal House

A briolette-cut D, flawless, type IIa diamond pendant of 14.47 cts. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Set with a briolette-cut diamond, weighing 14.47 carats, surmounted by a brilliant-cut diamond and a fancy intense purplish-pink cushion-shaped diamond, weighing 0.83 carat, to the diamond-set hoop, suspended from a fine link chain, mounted in gold, chain 47.5 cm, pendant 3.8 cm. Estimate CHF1,200,000 - CHF1,500,000  ($1,318,590 - $1,648,238). Price Realized CHF1,315,000 ($1,444,955) to an Anonymous ($99,000 per ct)

Accompanied by report no. 5121563448 dated 18 November 2010 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 14.47 carat diamond is D colour, Flawless clarity; with a letter stating that the diamond is Type IIa

Report no. 1122748234 dated 9 December 2010 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 0.83 carat diamond is Fancy Intense Purplish-Pink colour, VS2 clarity (2)

 14.47克拉吊膽形鑽石項鍊

An old-cut diamond riviere, with 31 stones weighing 132.01 cts. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

Set with thirty-one graduated collet-set old-cut diamonds, for a total weight of 132.01 carats, mounted in silver and gold, 41.0 cm  Estimate CHF900,000 - CHF1,350,000 ($988,943 - $1,483,414). Price Realized CHF1,143,000  ($1,255,957) to an Anonymous ($9,400 per ct)             

鑽石項鍊，共重132.01克拉