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FANCY BLUE DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
The natural fancy blue brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.74 carats, is claw-set between shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, size O.
Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2225631141, dated 19 September 2022, stating that the 0.74 carat diamond is natural, fancy blue colour, VVS1 clarity, laser inscribed.
CATALOGUE ESSAY
The Hope Diamond is the most famous blue diamond in history with provenance dating back to the17th century to King Louis XIV of France. The extreme scarcity of coloured diamonds have shrouded their existence in mystery. For the discriminating connoisseur the experience of beholding the intense beauty of a coloured diamond is often likened to a true epiphany. Coloured diamonds at auction continue to command the highest per-carat prices of any gemstone. The current lot is defined by its unadulterated pure blue hue.
Sold for $165,000
Lot 92
The natural fancy blue brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.74 carats, is claw-set between shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, size O.
Accompanied by a GIA report numbered 2225631141, dated 19 September 2022, stating that the 0.74 carat diamond is natural, fancy blue colour, VVS1 clarity, laser inscribed.
CATALOGUE ESSAY
The Hope Diamond is the most famous blue diamond in history with provenance dating back to the17th century to King Louis XIV of France. The extreme scarcity of coloured diamonds have shrouded their existence in mystery. For the discriminating connoisseur the experience of beholding the intense beauty of a coloured diamond is often likened to a true epiphany. Coloured diamonds at auction continue to command the highest per-carat prices of any gemstone. The current lot is defined by its unadulterated pure blue hue.
Estimate $100,000 - $150,000
Important Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8662
6:00pm - 6 December 2022
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
MEL: Friday 25 - Sunday 27 November, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
SYD: Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December, 10am - 4pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW
CONTACT
Hamish Sharma
hamish.sharma@leonardjoel.com.au
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