Christie's presents auction dedicated to diamonds

From classic colorless diamonds, to a wide variety of rare colors including pinks, grays, oranges, greens, browns and yellows this sale offers comprehensive selection of the celebrated stone.

The top lot of the sale is 20.21 carat pear shaped yellow-brown diamond mounted in a spectacular necklace framed by round diamonds and suspended from a graduated diamond necklace by Graff ($300,000-400,000). Other highlights include striking colored diamonds in unique settings offering fresh takes on traditional engagement rings such as a Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring of 2.46 carats flanked on either side by tapered baguette-cut diamonds ($10,000-15,000); or a twin-setting of a Fancy Deep Brownish-Orange Diamond and Diamond Ring ($20,000-30,000).

Each category of jewelry is represented, whether you are in the market for a diamond ring in a timeless setting, statement chandelier earrings, or an impressive necklace, this shimmering summer sale is not to be missed.

Bidding begins on 12 August at 10 a.m. EDT and will begin closing lot by lot on 27 August at 10 a.m. EDT.