08 mai 2011
Blue Diamond @ Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 14 Apr 11. New York
A Magnificent and Rare Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring. Photo Sotheby's
The marquise-shaped diamond of fancy vivid blue color weighing 3.18 carats, within an openwork mounting designed as a flower set throughout with small round near colorless diamonds, mounted in 18 karat pink gold, size 6. Estimate 3,000,000—4,000,000 USD. Lot Sold 3,274,500 USD
Accompanied by GIA report no. 2125196928 stating that the diamond is Fancy Vivid Blue, Natural Color, Internally Flawless.
When Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, the explorer and merchant, sold... [Lire la suite]