the winston legacy diamond
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A SPECTACULAR AND HIGHLY
IMPORTANT DIAMOND
The pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 101.73 carats,
in black leather fitted case and box
Accompanied by report no. 17209248 dated 30 January 2013 from the
GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour,
Flawless clarity, with Excellent Polish and Excellent Symmetry; and a
Diamond Type Classification letter indicating that the diamond is Type IIa
Estimate on Request
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ABSOLUTE PERFECTION...
The LARGEST D colour FLAWLESSDiamond ever to be offered for sale at Auction
101.73 caratsAT CHRISTIES GENEVA ON 15 MAY 2013
Geneva / London - On 15 May 2013 Christies will have the privilege of presenting at auction in Geneva anextraordinary pear-shaped perfect diamond weighing 101.73 carats. Offered for sale for the very first time, thissensational gemstone is not only one of the largest pear-shaped diamonds known to date, it is also one of theworlds most perfect diamonds: a D colour, Type IIA Flawless gem. (estimate on request; illustrated above).
Rahul Kadakia, Head of Jewellery, Christie'sSwitzerland and Americas: Just asa great artist is able to see amasterpiece in a block of marble, a perfect diamond is the result of the skill and vision of a master cutter who is able to uncover beautyfrom a rough gem. On 15 May, Christie's Geneva will offer for sale this wonderful pear-shaped diamond of 101.73 carats, which hasliterally been sculpted like a work of art. This diamond is in its scale, quality, and rarity one of the most beautiful whitediamonds
Christies has ever had the honour of offering for sale.
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TOP 5 COLOURLESS DIAMONDS SOLD AT CHRISTIES AUCTIONS
Description Saleroom / Date Price Realise1 The Archduke Joseph Diamond
A cushion-shaped D colour, internally flawless Golconda diamond of76.02 carats
WORLD AUCTION RECORDFOR A COLOURLESS DIAMOND
Christies Geneva13 November 2012
SFr.20,355,00US$21,474,52($280,000 per
2 A heart-shaped D colour, internally flawless diamond of 56.15 caratsWORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR A HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND Christies Geneva18 May 2011 SFr.9,619,000US$10,946,42($195,000 per
3 A pear-shaped D colour, internally flawless diamond pendant of 50.52carats
Christies New York16 October 2012
US$9,490,500($188,000 per
4 The Elizabeth Taylor DiamondA rectangular-cut D, VS1, potentially flawless, diamond ring of 33.19carats
Christies New York13 December 2011
US$8,818,500($265,697 per
5 A rectangular-cut D, VVS2, potentially flawless, diamond ring of 50.01carats, by Graff
Christies New York10 December 2012
US$8,370,500($167,400 per
GENEVAMAGNIFICENTJEWELSAuction:Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, 33 quai des Bergues - GenevaWednesday 15 May 2013
Viewing:Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, 33 quai des Bergues - GenevaFriday 10 May 10am6pm
Saturday 11 May 10am6pmSunday 12 May 10am7pmMonday 13 May 10am6pmTuesday 14 May 10am6pmWednesday 15 May 10am1pm
International Tour:
New YorkChristies New York, 20 Rockefeller Plaza- New York, NY 10020Saturday 13 April 10am6pmSunday 14 April 10am6pmMonday 16 April 10am5pm
Hong KongChristie's Hong Kong, 22nd Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road - Hong KongFriday 26 April 10am6pmSaturday 27 April 10am5.30pm
PRESS CONTACT: Cristiano De Lorenzo | +44 207 389 2283 |[email protected]
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To view a video of the diamond in more detail click .here
About Christies
Christies, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2012 that totaled 3.92billion/$6.27 billion. Christies is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and
expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted thegreatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and thebeautiful. Christies offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorativearts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie'salso has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War and Contemporary, Impressionist and Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.Private sales totaled 631.3million/$1 billion in 2012, an increase of 26% on the same period last year.
Christies has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including inLondon, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zrich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christieshas led in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the Middle East, with successful sales, exhibitions and
initiatives in Moscow, Baku, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyers premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyers premium and do not reflect costs, financing feesor application of buyers or sellers credits.
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CHRISTIES GENEVA MAY SALE OFMAGNIFICENT JEWELS
TOTALSUS$102.1 Million / SFr.98.8 Million
THE HIGHEST RESULT EVER FORA VARIOUS-OWNER JEWELLERY AUCTION AT CHRISTIES
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR A COLOURLESS DIAMOND101.73 carat diamond fetches US$26.7 M / SFr.25.8 M
NamedWINSTON LEGACYTonight, after its new owner
Record Prices set for Diamonds, Pearls and Sapphires
Franois Curiel, International Head of the Christie's Jewellery Department, selling the 101.73 ct. record-breakingWINSTON LEGACY
Geneva - On 15 May 2013, Christie's Geneva auction of Magnificent Jewels realised a total ofSFr.98,877,813 /US$102,140,780 / 79,102,250, selling 86% by lot and 93% by value, the highest result ever for a various-ownerjewellery auction at Christies.
The top lot of the sale was an exceptional pear-shaped D colour, Flawless diamond of 101.73 carats which soldfor SFr.25,883,750 / US$26,737,913 / 20,707,000 (US$254,400 per carat), setting a new world record at auctionfor a colourless diamond.
Overall 20 lots sold above $1 million with 147 buyers coming from 31 countries across 5 continents.
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