Magnificent Jewels

Christie’s New York sale of Magnificent Jewels totaled $66,635,375, selling 75% by lot and 85% by value, bringing the 2014 total for Christie’s Americas Jewelry to US$188 million. The top lot of the auction was a pear-shaped D-color diamond of 89.23 carats, which sold for US$11.1 million.

Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewelry, commented: “With over US$740m in global jewelry auction sales, Christie’s Jewelry department is celebrating 21 years as the auction market leader and we look forward to continued success in the New Year.”