Christie’s to Auction 14.8-Ct Fancy Vivid Orange Diamond
October 10, 13
(IDEX Online News) – The Orange, the largest fancy vivid orange diamond ever offered at auction will be the star lot at Christie’s Geneva auction of Magnificent Jewels.
The Largest Fancy Vivid Orange Diamond
Ever to Appear for Sale at Auction
Credit: Denis Hayoun Diode SA Geneva
The 14.82-carat diamond has a pre-sale estimate of $17 million.
Pure orange diamonds are exceptionally rare. Among the very few fancy vivid orange diamonds that have ever been sold at auction, the largest was below 6 carats.
The November 12 sale will feature more than 280 lots. “With the magnificent Patiño emerald suite and diamond ring, the Princess Faiza emerald drop necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, the stylish jewels of Madame Hélène Rochas, a Princely Art Deco emerald and diamond sautoir by Cartier, a Royal natural pearl necklace, and the largest Vivid Orange diamond in the world, Christie’s Geneva is proud to offer collectors the best of the best in the world of jewelry,” said Rahul Kadakia, head of Jewellery, Christie's Switzerland and Americas.