HEART SHAPED DIAMOND LEADS THE SHOW AT CHRISTIES

Published on 16/04/11

Christie’s is pleased to announce its Spring Geneva auctions, the most important jewellery event in Europe with top- quality jewels. A rich catalogue of more than 320 lots brings to the international arena the best in every category of gem stones, extraordinary period pieces and signed jewels, with an expected total pre-sale estimate in the region of US$ 55 million.
Jean-Marc Lunel, Head of the Jewellery Department, comments: “The Geneva spring sale at Christie’s is one of the most appealing selections of jewels and gem stones seen in recent years. Confidence in this market category is high, following a magical year for jewellery sales in 2010, and the May 18 auction promises strong results for a wide array of important gem stones and magnificent jewels—including a sensational 56.15 carat heart-shaped diamond that is the ultimate acquisition for a true connoisseur.”
The top lot of the May 18 sale is a perfectly symmetrical 56.15 carat, heart-shaped D colour, Internally Flawless diamond estimated at US$ 9-12 million. Polished diamonds in excess of 50 carats are extremely rare, and fewer than a handful of perfect hearts have appeared at auction in the past 20 years, making the sale of this gem virtually a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.