Editor’s Note
This article reports on a record-breaking auction result from September 2022, where a pink diamond sold for 530 million yen, setting a new domestic benchmark.
Mainichi Auction Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hiroaki Mochizuki; Mynavi Group) held its “Jewelry & Watch” auction in Ariake, Tokyo, on Friday, September 16, 2022. The event saw brisk bidding, highlighted by a pink diamond that achieved the highest hammer price ever recorded in a domestic auction.
Lot 172 “6.11ct FANCY INTENSE PINK VS-2 Diamond”
A globally rare 6.11-carat pink diamond (FANCY INTENSE PINK VS-2) was offered in the 720th “Jewelry & Watch” auction.
On the day, numerous buyers from both within Japan and abroad participated in the bidding via the venue, telephone, and online platforms, actively placing bids and creating a lively, competitive atmosphere.
Furthermore, bidding for brand jewelry from houses like CARTIER, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, and BOUCHERON, as well as for brand bags from CHANEL, was also highly active. The total hammer price for this sale reached 754.89 million yen, setting a new record for the jewelry category at Mainichi Auction.
The 723rd Mainichi Auction “Luxury Sales”
The 723rd “Luxury Sales” special auction is scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2022. It will feature high-quality brand items in excellent condition, focusing on CHANEL and HERMÈS. Details will be announced on the Mainichi Auction official page in early October.