Diamonds Set To Dazzle At Auction

Published on 24/03/09

Diamonds are once again set to be the main attraction at a forthcoming auction.

Christie's New York Jewels sale will be held on April 22nd and includes some stunning gemstone-covered pieces.

Among those on offer is a pear-shaped 30.02-carat diamond ring which is valued at between $1.4 and $1.8 million (£950,000 and £1.2 million).

The D colour flawless band is sure to attract interest from lovers of gold diamond rings from around the world.

Also up-for-grabs are a six-carat diamond and ruby band, which has an estimated price of between $500,000 and $700,000, and a diamond pendant necklace which is expected to fetch as much as $1.2 million.

Recently, it was revealed that an auction selling loose gemstones which were seized as part of a money laundering case in the US sold for a collective total of more than $750,000, lovers of diamond bracelets and diamond stud earrings may be interested to learn.