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27 septembre 2017

A 1.03 carat fancy purplish red and 10.02 carat D/IF type IIA diamond and diamond pendant necklace

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Lot 2062. A 1.03 carat fancy purplish red and 10.02 carat D/IF type IIA diamond and diamond pendant necklace. Estimate HKD 13,000,000 - 18,000,000 (USD 1,664,000 - 2,304,000)Sold for HKD 15,340,000 (HKD 15,340,000). © Poly Auction

The pendant set with a hexagonal-shaped fancy purplish red diamond weighing 1.03 carats, suspending a pear-shaped D color, internally flawless diamond weighing approximately 10.02 carats, surmounted by a pear-shaped D color, internally flawless diamond weighing 2.66 carats, to the fancy-and circular- shaped diamond-set line necklace and clasp, mounted in 18K gold, 42.2 cm long.  

Accompanied by report 1112824574 dated 24 March 2010 from the GIA stating that the 1.03 carat diamond is natural Fancy Purplish Red color, I2 clarity Acoompanied by report no.5131530964 dated 20 June 2011 from the GIA stating that the 10.02 carat diamond is D color, internally flawlwss clarity, with excellent polish and symmetry Also accompanied by report no. 2111346257 dated 27 July 2011 from the GIA stating that the 2.66 carat diamond is D color, internally flawless clarity

Lot 2062 showcases one very fine specimen of an Argyle pink diamond, from the most esteemed diamond mine in the world. Revered for their exquisite beauty, rarity, and provenance, Argyle pink diamonds are increasingly sought-after by worldwide collectors and connoisseurs. The Rio Tinto's Argyle Diamond Mine is the world’s only consistent source of pink diamonds, accounting for more than 90% of the world’s pink diamond supply. 

Nestled in the remote corner of Western Australian, 3,040 kilometres from the capital, Perth, exists one of the world’s last great wilderness regions and the extraordinary birthplace of Argyle pink diamonds. It is a land with red rocky landscapes, ancient gorges, expansive waterways, and astonishing native flora and fauna. The discovery of diamonds in the dry creek beds in this vastly remote part of the world did not occur until the 1980s, and to this day remains one of the world’s most important diamond discoveries in history. It provided a depth and range of color never seen before in a colored diamond. Furthermore, all Argyle pink diamonds above 0.15 carats are certified to ensure that the gem has always been in the care of Argyle Pink Diamonds and its trusted trade partners. It is a challenge both in size and complexity to unearth these treasures formed over 160 kilometers below the earth’s surface. An intricate network of 40 kilometers of tunnels and two underground crushers operate around the clock. It then takes over a year and many individuals to steer an Argyle pink diamond from a rough billion year old rough diamond to its final destination in the Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender. Within the hands of numerous skilled craftsmen, the inherent magnificence of a rough pink diamond is elevated to its pinnacle. The brightness, fire and scintillation of a diamond are truly revealed. 

Natural fancy colored diamonds are extremely scarce, Argyle pink diamonds are inherently so. The finest and rarest diamonds are reserved for the annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, which is an invitation-only event for specially selected diamantaires and collectors to place sealed bids on the diamonds, widely referred to as the most exclusive diamond sale in the world. The event highlights a small number, usually 50 to 60, of important diamonds from the Argyle mine that stand apart from their peers in terms of vibrancy and intensity of color. The tender diamonds represent less than 0.01% of all diamonds ever unearthed from the Argyle Diamond Mine, amongst which, only less than 3% of all tender diamonds have received a Red GIA classification. 

For fancy colored diamonds, the 'C' for color typically outweighs the other three 'Cs' of clarity, cut and carat weight when it comes to grading and value, particularly in the case of Argyle pink diamonds, whose value increases along with the intensity of color. This spectacular 1.03 carat diamond displays an unmatched red saturation, and has been graded Fancy Purplish Red by the GIA, further escalating its rarity beyond that of other pink diamonds. To match its exceptional beauty and rarity, this 1.03 carat Argyle diamond is set with two D color Internally Flawless pear-shaped diamonds in this necklace, weighing 2.66 and 10.02 carats respectively – two exceedingly beautiful and precious collector’s gemstones in their own right. The girdle of this Argyle pink diamond has been inscribed with a unique lot number 4441 that is only visible under magnification. It is also issued with an Argyle Pink Diamonds Gem Identification and Authenticity Document, to ensure that the gem has always been in the care of Argyle Pink Diamonds and its trusted trade partners. 

Poly Auction. Magnificent Jewels, 2 October 2017 1:30pm, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

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