World's Most Expensive Jewelry on Auction
Christie’s is auctioning off some of the world’s most rare and precious jewelry and gem stones, including a pear-shaped, D color, flawless diamond of a whopping 101.73 carats. It is expected to sell around $30M when it goes into auction May 15 in Geneva.
A Christie’s member of staff displays (L-R) the ‘Star of Kashmir’ sapphire ring, a diamond ring (26.24 carats) and a natural cushion-shaped emerald ring (23.28 carats) during an auction preview in Geneva April 30, 2013. Items are expected to sell between CHF 2,400,000 to 2,900,000 (US $2,500,000 to 3,000,000), CHF 2,250,000 to 3,250,000 (US$ 2,400,000 to 3,400,000) and CHF 1,200,000 to1,700,000 (US$ 1,300,000 to 1,800,000) respectively when they go into auction May 15, 2013 in Geneva. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND)
A Christie’s member of staff displays a pear-shaped, D colour, flawless diamond of 101.73 carats during an auction preview in Geneva April 30, 2013. The successful buyer will have the privilege to give the gemstone a name as it is the first time this item is offered on sale. It is expected to sell around CHF 28,000,000 (US$ 30,000,000) when it goes into auction May 15, 2013 in Geneva. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)
A unique white gold, perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and leap-year, ref. 3448, manufactured by Patek Philippe in 1981 is pictured during an auction preview at Christie’s in Geneva April 30, 2013. The item is expected to sell between CHF 800,000 and 1,000,000 (US$ 850,000 and 1,500,000) when it goes into auction May 13, 2013 in Geneva. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)
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A Christie’s member of staff displays (L-R) the ‘Star of Kashmir’ sapphire ring, a diamond ring (26.24 carats) and a natural cushion-shaped emerald ring (23.28 carats) during an auction preview in Geneva April 30, 2013. Items are expected to sell between CHF 2,400,000 to 2,900,000 (US $2,500,000 to 3,000,000), CHF 2,250,000 to 3,250,000 (US$ 2,400,000 to 3,400,000) and CHF 1,200,000 to1,700,000 (US$ 1,300,000 to 1,800,000) respectively when they go into auction May 15, 2013 in Geneva. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND)
A Christie’s member of staff displays a pear-shaped, D colour, flawless diamond of 101.73 carats during an auction preview in Geneva April 30, 2013. The successful buyer will have the privilege to give the gemstone a name as it is the first time this item is offered on sale. It is expected to sell around CHF 28,000,000 (US$ 30,000,000) when it goes into auction May 15, 2013 in Geneva. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)
A unique white gold, perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and leap-year, ref. 3448, manufactured by Patek Philippe in 1981 is pictured during an auction preview at Christie’s in Geneva April 30, 2013. The item is expected to sell between CHF 800,000 and 1,000,000 (US$ 850,000 and 1,500,000) when it goes into auction May 13, 2013 in Geneva. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)
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