24 octobre 2019

Buddhism at the British Library poster. © British Library Board Buddhism (25 October 2019 – 23 February 2020) is a major exhibition, spanning 20 countries over 2000 years, exploring the roots, philosophy and contemporary relevance of one of the world’s major religions, from its beginnings in north India in the 6th century BCE, to having over 500 million followers across the world today. Sacred scriptures written on tree bark, palm leaves, gold plates, illuminated texts and silk scrolls of major sutras will... [Lire la suite]

Lot 124. Type IIa diamond ring of 10.28 carats, mounted by Cartier. Estimate CHF 450,000 - CHF 550,000 (USD 450,000 - CHF 550,000). Price realised CHF 615,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Pear brilliant-cut diamond of 10.28 carats, 1988, platinum (UK hallmark), ring size 6 ¾, signed Mtd Cartier London, no. 48423. GIA, 2019, report no. 2205400682: 10.28 carats, D colour, VVS2 clarity, potentially Internally Flawless, type IIa. Christie's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 201. Type IIa diamond ring of 10.20 carats, Boucheron. Estimate CHF 700,000 - CHF 900,000 (USD 700,000 - CHF 900,000). Price realised CHF 795,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Rectangular-cut diamond of 10.20 carats, tapered baguette-cut diamonds, gold (French mark), ring size 6 ¼, signed Boucheron, no. MO2879, brown Boucheron case. GIA, 2019, report no. 1242498: 10.20 carats, D colour, VVS1 clarity, potentially Internally Flawless, type IIaGIA, 1980, report no. 1242498:... [Lire la suite]

Lot 150. Type IIa diamond ring of 10.01 carats. Estimate CHF 700,000 - CHF 900,000 (USD 700,000 - CHF 900,000). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Rectangular-cut diamond of 10.01 carats, gold, ring size 6 ¼. GIA, 2019, report no. 2201228525: 10.01 carats, D colour, Internally Flawless clarity, type IIa. Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 12 November 2019

Lot 256. Diamond brooch, Harry Winston. Estimate CHF 900,000 - CHF 1,300,000 (USD 900,000 - CHF 1,300,000). Price realised CHF 1,035,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 8.84, 6.83 and 5.01 carats, modified pear brilliant-cut diamond of 7.47 carats, marquise modified brilliant-cut diamond of 4.99 carats, marquise-cut diamonds, platinum and gold, 5.3 cm, maker's mark (Jacques Timey). GIA, 2018, report no. 2195600827: 8.84 carats, D colour, VVS1 clarity,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 257. Rare diamond pendant of 40.18 carats. Estimate CHF 1,650,000 - CHF 2,200,000 (USD 1,650,000 - CHF 2,200,000). Price realised CHF 1,815,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Pear brilliant-cut diamond of 40.18 carats, gold, 4.0 cm. GIA, 2018, report no. 2191600734: 40.18 carats, D colour, VS1 clarity. Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 12 November 2019

Lot 176. Rare Fancy light purplish pink diamond of 32.49 carats and diamond ring. Estimate CHF 1,700,000 - CHF 2,200,000 (USD 1,700,000 - CHF 2,200,000). Price realised CHF 2,535,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Fancy light purplish pink cut-cornered rectangular mixed-cut diamond of 32.49 carats, circular-cut diamonds, gold, ring size 6 ¼. GIA, 2019, report no. 2181741920: 32.49 carats, Fancy Light Purplish Pink colour, VS2 clarity. Christie's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 207. Attractive type IIa diamond ring of 25.20 carats, Harry Winston. Estimate CHF 1,800,000 - CHF 2,200,000 (USD 1,800,000 - CHF 2,200,000). Price realised CHF 2,535,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Rectangular-cut diamond of 25.20 carats, tapered baguette-cut diamonds, ring size 6, signed Winston. GIA, 2019, report no. 16882272: 25.20 carats, D colour, VVS2 clarity, potentially Internally Flawless, type IIaGIA, 2008, report no. 16882272: 25.20 carats, D colour, VVS2... [Lire la suite]

Lot 174. Exceptional pear brilliant-cut type IIa diamond earrings of 12.71 and 12.07 carats. Estimate CHF 1,850,000 - CHF 2,450,000 (USD 1,850,000 - CHF 2,450,000). Price realised CHF 2,175,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 12.71 and 12.07 carats, circular-cut diamonds, platinum, 3.5 cm. GIA, 2019, reports nos. 6194947717 and 6192735031: 12.71 and 12.07 carats, D colour, Flawless clarity, type IIa, excellent polish, excellent symmetry. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 202. Superb fancy intense blue diamond of 5.23 carats and diamond ring. Estimate CHF 3,500,000 - CHF 4,500,000 (USD 3,500,000 - CHF 4,500,000). Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. Fancy intense blue cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamond of 5.23 carats, baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, ring size 6 ½. GIA, 2019, report no. 2205424972: 5.23 carats, Fancy Intense Blue colour, Internally Flawless clarity. Christie's. Magnificent Jewels, Geneva,... [Lire la suite]