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‘The Flawless Star’ Diamond Earns $4.6M at Christie’s Online
The “Jewels Online” sale sold 98 percent by lot.
The 45.56-carat, D-color, flawless diamond called “The Flawless Star” headlined Christie’s recent online jewelry auction.
New York—Christie’s has announced the results of its latest online jewelry sale.
The “Jewels Online and The Flawless Star” online auction wrapped up last week on April 7, earning a total $9.1 million and selling 98 percent by lot.
“The Flawless Star,” a round brilliant-cut, D-color, flawless diamond weighing 45.46 carats, sold for $4.6 million, falling within its predicted $4 million to $6 million range.
Following it was the below 4.61-carat, D-color, SI1 marquise-cut unmounted diamond, which sold for $107,000. It was only expected to earn $60,000 at most.
The No. 3 highest selling lot was another unmounted diamond, the below 5.31-carat, D-color, VS2 cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond that earned $100,800.
The No. 4 lot was a ring from Paris design house Reza. Estimated to sell for $30,000 to $50,000, it earned $81,900.
It features a 2.55-carat heart-shaped Burmese ruby with no indication of heating and a 2.28-carat, D-color, internally flawless heart-shaped diamond set in 18-karat white gold.
The No. 5 lot was a colored diamond and diamond pendant necklace estimated to sell for between $25,000 and $35,000, which ultimately sold for $75,600.
Seen below, it features a 5.47-carat fancy intense yellow, VS1 briolette diamond and a square-cut white diamond set in platinum and 18-karat white gold.
Additional highlights are in the gallery below, while full results are listed online.
The “Jewels Online and The Flawless Star” online auction wrapped up last week on April 7, earning a total $9.1 million and selling 98 percent by lot.
“The Flawless Star,” a round brilliant-cut, D-color, flawless diamond weighing 45.46 carats, sold for $4.6 million, falling within its predicted $4 million to $6 million range.
Following it was the below 4.61-carat, D-color, SI1 marquise-cut unmounted diamond, which sold for $107,000. It was only expected to earn $60,000 at most.
The No. 3 highest selling lot was another unmounted diamond, the below 5.31-carat, D-color, VS2 cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond that earned $100,800.
The No. 4 lot was a ring from Paris design house Reza. Estimated to sell for $30,000 to $50,000, it earned $81,900.
It features a 2.55-carat heart-shaped Burmese ruby with no indication of heating and a 2.28-carat, D-color, internally flawless heart-shaped diamond set in 18-karat white gold.
Reza twin stone ring
The No. 5 lot was a colored diamond and diamond pendant necklace estimated to sell for between $25,000 and $35,000, which ultimately sold for $75,600.
Seen below, it features a 5.47-carat fancy intense yellow, VS1 briolette diamond and a square-cut white diamond set in platinum and 18-karat white gold.
Additional highlights are in the gallery below, while full results are listed online.
This emerald and diamond necklace with detachable pendants that can be worn as brooches sold for $48,000. It was estimated to earn between $25,000 and $35,000.
These JAR aluminum “Geranium” earrings earned $7,560. They were expected to sell for between $2,000 and $3,000.
This gold Aldo Cipullo “Just Un Clou” bracelet sold for $37,800, above its $20,000 to $30,000 pre-sale estimate.
This Van Cleef & Arpels “Bouton d’Or” pendant necklace with lapis lazuli, turquoise, diamonds, and 18-karat yellow gold sold for $20,160, a smidge above its pre-sale estimate. It was one of four VCA “Bouton d’Or” jewels that sold.
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