Magnificent Jewels

The blockbuster 495-lot December 10 auction of Magnificent Jewels concluded the 2013 Jewelry auction season in New York with a dazzling finale. The three-session auction realized a total of US$65,790,125 (£40,131,976 / €46,710,989) with solid sell-through rates of 86% by lot and 92% by value. The results of the December Sale in combination with the results achieved by the New York jewelry auctions in April and October, brings the 2013 New York Magnificent Jewels total to US$193,823,950.

Rahul Kadakia, Head of Jewelry for Christie’s Americas and Switzerland, stated: “Beginning with the historic sale of The Princie Diamond this April and culminating with the 52.58 carat D-color Internally Flawless Golconda diamond sold today, 2013 has been a stellar year for jewelry at Christie’s New York. From start to finish, prices for superb diamonds, natural pearls, and rare jewels have soared beyond their estimates, driven by intense competition from collectors worldwide.”