Auctions

June, 2013

• 19 June

  WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR A BRIOLETTE DIAMOND NAMED “THE STAR OF CHINA”

  THE FIRST DIAMOND AT AUCTION IS GIVEN A NAME HIGHLIGHTING CHINA Christie’s announces that “The Star of China” is now the name of the largest and most perfect briolette diamond offered for sale at auction, on top of the other two world record breaking diamonds, The Princie Diamond and The …

May, 2013

• 13 May

  1920S GLAMOUR: ART DECO JEWELS AT CHRISTIE'S LONDON IN JUNE

  Christie’s London Important Jewels sale on 5 June 2013 will feature an exquisite selection of jewels from one of the most glamorous eras in history – the 1920s. An extraordinary array of Art Deco earrings, pendants, diamonds and pearls offer the opportunity to acquire pieces from this influential period in …

December, 2012

• 26 December

  THE ARCHDUKE JOSEPH DIAMOND AT AUCTION

  Undoubtedly one of the rarest and most famous diamonds in the world, this magnificent gem combines an impressive size of 76.02 carats, perfect colour, and internally flawless clarity. Its origin is traced to the ancient Golconda mines in India, the source of the world’s most coveted historical diamonds. As the …