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THE 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PIECES
OF JEWELLERY EVER
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The Lot:
Diamond bow brooch designed by Kramer in 1855. Commissioned for the wife of Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie. Henri Loyrette was the successful bidder.
How much? - $10.5 Million
EMPRESS EUGENIE’S BROOCH
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The Lot:
An onyx and diamond panther bracelet by Cartier Paris. Commissioned in 1952 by the Duchess of Windsor.
How much? - $12.4 Million
WALLIS SIMPSON PANTHER BRACELET
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The Lot
Created by Harry Winston after Titanic was released. The piece is a perfect copy of the Couer de la Mer, featuring a 15 carat blue diamond.
How much? - $20 Million
HEART OF THE OCEAN
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The Lot
Sold in Hong Kong, this unique pink diamond was originally mined in South Africa. The rare colour comes from its exposure to heat and pressure.
How much? - $23.2 Million
THE PERFECT PINK
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The Lot
Commissioned in 1900 by Guido Count von Henckel for his second wife. This tiara is made up of 11 rare Colombian emerald drops.
How Much? - $12.7 Million
EMERALD & DIAMOND TIARA
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The Lot
This glorious piece is said to have come from the Indian mines of Golkonda. It was then bought for the King of Spain’s daughter in 1664. It was bought by Laurence Graff in 2008, and all flaws were removed by diamond cutters.
How Much? - $24.3 Million
WITTELSBACH-GRAFF DIAMOND
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The Lot
This heart-shaped diamond was featured as part of Christies’ ‘Love at First Sight’ Magnificent Jewels collection for 2011 Valentine’s Day.
How Much? - £11 Million
UNMOUNTED HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND
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The Lot:
This remarkable ruby is 40.63 carats, heart-shaped and is mounted on a 155 carat diamond tiara that can also be worn as a necklace.
How much? - $14 Million
HEART OF THE KINGDOM RUBY
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The Lot:
The Diamond Bikini was designed by Susan Rosen with Steinmetz Diamonds. It has no fabric and is made entirely by diamonds featuring a whopping 150 carats of flawless diamonds which include a pair of 8 carat pear shapes, a 30 carat emerald cut, a 51 carat pear-shaped diamond and many more.
How much? - $30 Million
THE DIAMOND BIKINI
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The Lot
This stunning piece features a triangular cut blue diamond, mirrored by another diamond. It was sold in Christie’s in New York after a fierce bidding war.
How much? - $15.7 Million
THE BULGARI TWO-STONE RING
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Give us a call to learn more about our jewellery sales at Mallams Auctioneers;
Oxford – 01865 241 358Cheltenham – 01242 235 712Abingdon – 01235 462 840
Or visit our website at: www.Mallams.co.uk
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