Three diamond rings stole the spotlight at the recent jewelry auction held by Bonhams in New York, each fetching over $1 million.
The top seller was a ring featuring a 12.21-carat emerald-cut diamond with a fancy-deep-brownish-pinkish-orange hue and VS1 clarity, flanked by trapezoid-shaped diamonds. Surpassing its estimated value of $600,000, it commanded $1.9 million during the June 6 New York Jewels sale, following intense bidding, according to Bonhams.
Another highlight was a marquise-cut diamond ring weighing 29.29 carats, boasting D-color and VVS2 clarity, crafted by Harry Winston circa 1967, which sold for $1.5 million, staying within its estimated range. Additionally, an emerald-cut diamond ring weighing 28.19 carats, with D-color and VVS2 clarity, of type IIa, fetched $1.4 million, meeting the pre-sale expectations.
The auction also featured notable pieces from renowned design houses including Cartier, JAR, David Webb, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Bulgari. Overall, the sale comprising 177 lots generated $8.8 million, with 88% of the items finding buyers, as reported by Bonhams.
Caroline Morrissey, director and head of jewelry for New York at Bonhams, expressed satisfaction with the results, highlighting the exceptional designs and stones, particularly from the golden age of Harry Winston. She noted the rarity of the fancy-brownish-pinkish-orange, step-cut diamond, which garnered significant international interest and sparked a bidding frenzy, ultimately selling for a price that underscored its uniqueness.
