A Tiffany & Co. diamond ring that sold for more than $520,000 was the leading lot at Christie’s recent online jewelry sale.
New York—Christie’s Jewels Online auction garnered a total of $8.5 million, with white diamonds leading the sale.
A Tiffany & Co. ring featuring a 10.02-carat, emerald-cut diamond sold within its estimate of $520,700. The Type IIa stone features a D color grade and is internally flawless.
Another 10.03-carat diamond ring achieved $508,000, exceeding its high-end estimate of $350,000.
This Oscar Heyman & Brothers diamond bracelet sold for $139,700 against a pre-sale estimate of $60,000 to $80,000.
Colored stone pieces also performed well, reflecting sustained collector demand, the auction house said.
A Cartier carved emerald and diamond ring sold for $120,650, more than four times its high-end estimate of $30,000.
A white gold Cartier ring, circa 1950, with a carved emerald and old and single-cut diamonds
A platinum ring with a cushion mixed-cut sapphire of 3.76 carats and bullet-shaped diamonds from the estate of Suzanne G. Valenstein
A ring featuring a 9.54-carat Paraíba-type tourmaline from Mozambique that sold for $88,900 against a pre-sale estimate of $20,000 to $30,000
Additionally, a sapphire and diamond ring from the estate of Suzanne G. Valenstein, an American art historian, curator, and scholar specializing in Asian art, achieved $317,500, nearly quadrupling its high-end estimate of $80,000.
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A set of spinel, ruby, diamond, and gold jewelry that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor sold for $107,950, well above its pre-sale estimate of $15,000 to $20,000.
Also from her collection, a gold and diamond evening bag sold for $63,500, more than four times its high-end estimate of $15,000.
A necklace and pair of earrings featuring spinel, ruby, and diamond set in gold, formerly belonging to Elizabeth Taylor
“These results highlight the continued strength of the online jewelry market and the enduring demand for rare, well‑provenanced, and exceptional pieces,” Christie’s said.
The auction took place March 9-19.
Fifty-four percent of bidders and buyers were from the Americas, 26 percent were from Asia-Pacific, and 20 percent were from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The participant makeup underscores the “continued strength and expanding reach” of Christie’s digital platform, it said.
