The pink diamond ring, whose oval center stone is flanked by two white kite-shaped diamonds, is expected to fetch between $10.5 million and $15 million.
The auction also includes a 280.84 ct. Colombian emerald known as «The Amazon Queen» (with a pre-sale estimate of $1.5 million to $2.6 million). Even an extremely rare 1.56-carat fancy red diamond ($1 million to $1.5 million).
«As our jewellery division continues to grow and expand, we are proud to present these exquisite pieces ahead of our second jewellery auction in Geneva in May,» said Benoît Repellin, global head of jewellery at Phillips.
«The auction promises an exceptional collection of precious stones,» Repellin continued. «Collectors will also find distinguished signature pieces from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. They are also complemented by the allure of natural unheated sapphires, rubies and “the Amazon Queen”.».
Phillips is holding the sale at the Hotel President in Geneva for the first time. Its 131 offerings also include several «fabulous» diamonds. They are distinguished for their flawless quality, size or colour. But also jewellery from famous houses and designers such as Suzanne Belperron, Boucheron, JAR and Harry Winston.
Alongside the auction, Phillips is presenting an exhibition entitled «Symbols, Colour, and Form», featuring contemporary jewellery by designers Alix Dumas and DYNE, which will take place at the Hotel President from 8 to 13 May.
Source: jckonline.com
