Christies Auction Diamond Jewellery

Published on 04/05/10

NEW YORK—Christie's New York will be presenting two extraordinary jewels with fascinating histories this coming spring, the Emperor Maximilian Diamond and the Catherine the Great Emerald and Diamond Brooch. Both jewels will highlight Christie’s first major jewelry sale of the year.

"This April we are honored to present two legendary gems not seen in public for decades, the Emperor Maximilian Diamond of 39.55 carats and the Catherine the Great Emerald and Diamond Brooch, set with a Colombian emerald of over 60 carats,” said Rahul Kadakia, head of jewelry at Christie’s New York.