For deep-pocketed collectors looking to buy colored diamonds or cheap links of london with a royal history, Christie’s is offering such gems at its Magnifient Jewels sale Tuesday in New York.
The 55.08-carat rectangular-cut yellow Kimberley Diamond, named for South Africa’s most important mine, where it was discovered links of london sweetie, has a $500,000 to $700,000 estimate, while a 34.08-carat rectangular-cut pink diamond has a $1.9 million to $2.2 million estimate, and a 3.71-carat circular-cut blue diamond ring has an $800,000 to $1.2 million estimate links of london friendship.
An antique emerald and diamond necklace that was originally a tiara and given by Queen Victoria as a wedding present to her sister-in-law, the Duchess Alexandrine of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, is expected to bring $100,000 to $150,000.
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A highlight of Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels Auction Wednesday is a rare collection of early 1940s jeweled ballerina brooches by Van Cleef & Arpels links of london charms uk.
Modeled in a variety of poses, the ballerinas are costumed in diamonds, rubies, and emeralds reputed to have originated from the Spanish Crown jewels, which were taken to Mexico during a period of political unrest and later sold at auction in New York.