Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels sale to unfold soon

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels & Noble Jewels sale on May 17th will be led by the Unique Pink diamond of 15.38 carats, noted as the largest fancy vivid pink pear-shaped diamond ever offered at auction. Accompanying this one-of-a-kind stone in the auction would be colored diamonds, colored gemstones of the highest quality, and signed pieces from the world’s greatest jewellery houses – in particular an important private collection of jewels by Cartier, extraordinary noble jewels, from the Collection of the Princes Doria Pamphilj.

David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division: “The “Unique Pink” is an extraordinarily beautiful diamond. In my experience, such outstanding Vivid Pink colour in a stone over 15 carats is truly unique. Visitors to our pre-sale exhibitions have admired the variety of stunning jewels and phenomenal coloured gemstones on offer, including an exquisite and Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid Blue diamond weighing over 7 carats, a sensational and unique Indian-inspired demi-parure from Van Cleef and Arpels and a very fine collection of wonderful jewels by Cartier.”

The Unique Pink has received the highest possible colour grading for a pink diamond from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is found to be Type IIa, displaying “exceedingly pure structure”. The stone’s exquisite pear brilliant cut accentuates its exceptional saturation, placing it in a rarefied category even among the world’s most beautiful diamonds. The GIA’s specialists described the “Unique Pink” as “A truly exceptional gem. A rare and remarkable beauty.”

The auction will also offer the stunning Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ring (estimate: US $ 15 – 25 million) weighing 7.32 carats. The pear-shaped stone has been awarded the highest-possible colour grading by the GIA, and was also found to be Internally Flawless. Apart from this, the lots include a rare jewel by Alexandre Reza (estimate: US $ 10 – 14 million). Among the coloured precious stones to be offered is the “Emperor Ruby” – a 7.03 carats Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) notes the stone displays excellent purity and the coveted ‘pigeon’s blood’ colour. A unique demi-parure created around 1965 by Van Cleef and Arpels will also be part of the sale. An emerald and diamond necklace and earrings from the first half of the 19th century and belonging to the Duchess of Berry, important private collection of jewels showcasing an ensemble of exceptional pieces by Cartier will also be part of the auction.