Editor’s Note
This article previews a significant auction event, highlighting a rare Harry Winston diamond ring set for sale at Christie’s. The quote included reflects the exceptional nature of such collector’s items.
This piece by American jeweler Harry Winston, notable for its central precious stone of 17.09 carats, will go under the hammer at Christie’s this March.
Christie’s, with its extensive and exclusive catalog, holds several events throughout the year under the title ‘Jewels Online’, offering unique opportunities to acquire authentic treasures.
From the 11th to the 21st of this month, up to 200 high-value lots will be auctioned virtually, including exclusive jewels from major houses like Cartier, Bulgari, David Webb, and Jean Schlumberger. However, it is undoubtedly the ring signed by Harry Winston that has captured all the interest.
With an estimated price between $700,000 and one million dollars (approximately €640,700 to €915,285 at current exchange rates), the American jeweler’s piece is a platinum ring featuring a pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond at its center.
This exceptionally beautiful precious stone weighs 17.09 carats, has a D color, VVS2 clarity, perfect symmetry and polish. According to the Gemological Institute of America report, it is a Type IIa diamond, meaning it exhibits exceptional optical transparency. It is flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds that further enhance this accessory.
Other jewels up for sale that are also noteworthy include:
– A pendant with a 7.26-carat brilliant-cut heart-shaped diamond, D color, internally flawless, with excellent polish and symmetry, estimated between $270,000 and $350,000 (approx. €247,145 to €320,373).
– A Cartier pendant with a 10.08-carat cushion-shaped brilliant-cut diamond, D color, VVS1 clarity, accompanied by smaller pear and round diamonds, expected to sell for between $500,000 and $700,000 (approx. €457,630 to €640,700).
– A pair of earrings with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 5.08 and 5.05 carats, signed by Bulgari, which could sell for between $300,000 and $500,000 (approx. €274,605 to €457,630).
Most of these vintage jewels are from ‘A Fashionable Life: The Collection of an Elegant Lady’ and are part of the Fritz and Lucy Jewett collection. Additionally, two charity collections will be presented.
