Magnificent Jewels

Captivated by Color: Important Jewels and Gemstones from an American Collector [華彩綺夢：美國重要珠寶及寶石珍藏]

Fancy Red Diamond and Diamond Pendant-Necklace [ 彩紅色鑽石配鑽石吊墜項鏈]

Auction Closed

December 9, 09:24 PM GMT

Estimate

2,500,000 - 3,500,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Captivated by Color: Important Jewels and Gemstones from an American Collector

[華彩綺夢：美國重要珠寶及寶石珍藏]

Fancy Red Diamond and Diamond Pendant-Necklace

[ 彩紅色鑽石配鑽石吊墜項鏈]

Suspending a heart-shaped Fancy Red diamond weighing 1.71 carats, the pendant pavé-set with round diamonds, the reverse further enhanced by round diamonds, the chain accented with rose gold heart stations, length 20½ inches; illustrated unmounted.

Please note this lot is accompanied by a PDF of a GIA monograph in which the diamond, named the “Noor Red,” is described as a “magnificent example of a very rare colored diamond” that exists within the “exalted realm” occupied by other great diamonds including the Hancock Red and the Moussaieff Red. Please also note this lot is subject to a guarantee and irrevocable bid. Please note that Sotheby’s will remount the diamond for the purchaser upon request, following the auction.

Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151172382 dated January 4, 2013 stating the diamond is Fancy Red, Natural Color, SI2 clarity. Together with a photocopy of a GIA monograph in which the diamond, named the “Noor Red,” is described as a “magnificent example of a very rare colored diamond” that exists within the “exalted realm” occupied by other great diamonds including the Hancock Red and the Moussaieff Red.