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Estrela de Fura’ Ruby, Sell For $30M+ At Sotheby’s
AUCTIONSJUN 08, 2023 ‘Estrela de Fura’ Ruby,Sell For $30MAt Sotheby’s The “Estrela de Fura” is now the most expensive ruby ever sold at auction, while the purplish pink diamond set a couple records of its own. Lauren McLemorelauren.mclemore@nationaljeweler.com...
read moreBulgari Laguna Blu’ Sells for $25M
Following Met Gala Debut, ‘Bulgari Laguna Blu’ Sells for $25M The fancy vivid blue diamond topped the Sotheby’s Geneva “Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels” sale. Ashley DavisAshley.Davis@nationaljeweler.com At Sotheby’s Geneva’s “Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels”...
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Christie’s will sell the 126.76 ct. D-color internally flawless “Light of Peace” diamond Formerly known as the “Zale Light of Peace,”
By Rob Bates | May 17, 2023 Christie’s will sell the 126.76 ct. D-color internally flawless “Light of Peace” diamond at its Magnificent Jewels Auction in New York City on June 7. The famed pear brilliant-cut diamond Type IIa gem carries a $10...
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Zales Now Offers a Fine Jewelry Rental Service
The pilot program lets shoppers rent fine jewelry pieces with the option to buy. Lenore Fedowlenore.fedow@nationaljeweler.com Zales’ new fine jewelry rental service lets customers choose from 36 styles set with lab-grown diamonds. Akron, Ohio—Zales has debuted...
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Record Setting 116 carat Tsavorite Unveiled at Smithsonian
Last week the “Lion of Merelani,” a spectacular 116.76 carat tsavorite garnet, was unveiled at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. This exquisite gemstone has been recorded as the largest tsavorite ever cut in the United States and the...
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This 55-Carat Ruby Could Fetch More Than $30M at Auction
AUCTIONSAPR 06, 2023 This 55-Carat Ruby Could Fetch More Than $30M at Auction The 55.22-carat “Estrela de Fura” is headed to Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in June. Ashley DavisAshley.Davis@nationaljeweler.com This 55.22-carat “Estrela de Fura” ruby...
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The Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in 2022
JANUARY 5, 2023 The Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in 2022, From a Unique Patek to Rare Rolexes Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips raked in a combined $626 million in watch sales. Here are the 20 top lots. By CAROL BESLER ...
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The Golden Canary Daimond
The Incomparable Has Been Recut Into The Golden Canary y Rob Bates | October 18, 2022 On Dec. 7, Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York City will sell the 303.3 ct. Golden Canary, the largest internally flawless diamond ever graded by the...
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Zales Says Yes to Kleinfeld Partnership
NOV 01, 2022 Zales Says Yes to Kleinfeld Partnership The two have collaborated on a new collection of lab-grown diamond engagement rings and wedding bands. Lenore Fedowlenore.fedow@nationaljeweler.com An oval and pear-shaped lab-grown diamond engagement...
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303-Carat Yellow Diamond
A 303-Carat Yellow Diamond Is Being Sold at Auction Without Reserve “The Golden Canary” is one of the world’s largest polished diamonds, valued at more than $15 million. “The Golden Canary,” a 303.10-carat fancy deep brownish-yellow diamond, will be a highlight...
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