Colored Diamonds top Christie's $69-Million Sale; Blue Diamond Bulgari Ring Sells For $18-million

in diamond •  6 years ago 

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Fancy colored diamonds and big names dominated Christie’s December 5 auction of Magnificent Jewels in New York. The top lot in the sale was an 8.08-carat, cushion-cut, fancy vivid blue diamond, set in a ring made by Bulgari. The final price was of $18,312,500 over an estimate of $13-million to $18-million. The sale, which totaled $69,225,750, also included a rare, 15.56-carat heart-shaped pink diamond set in a pendant, selling for $9,537,500.

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