Diamond Necklaces Steal The Show In Moscow

Published on 29/05/08

An array of precious diamond necklaces were among the highlights of a recent event held in Moscow.

The Moscow World Fine Art Fair boasted paintings by some of the most famous names in the history of art, as well as diamond pendants and other bejewelled items selling for the equivalent of millions of pounds, the Telegraph reports.

For example, a sapphire and diamond necklace that was part of the Harry Winston collection was available for purchase for $2.9 million (£1.47 million).

However, that was not the most expensive item on show - a £19 million pendant was also on offer to discerning shoppers, which the publication described as twinkling "with the intensity of the sun".

Meanwhile, while jewellery-lovers browsed the diamonds, art collectors had their pick of pieces created by the likes of Andy Warhol, Picasso and Renoir.

The fifth edition of the art fair took place in the Manege, located next to the Kremlin in the Russian capital.