Editor’s Note
Colombian emeralds have set a new benchmark in the luxury market, with two necklaces fetching record prices at Christie’s recent auction in New York. This achievement highlights the enduring allure and exceptional value of these gemstones on the global stage.
Record-Breaking Sale
The National Federation of Emeralds of Colombia announced that two necklaces made with Colombian emeralds achieved record figures during the ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction, organized by the luxury house Christie’s in New York.
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Among the highlighted jewels is a necklace of Mughal-cut emeralds, featuring five gems of Colombian origin, each engraved with the inscription ‘Ahmad Shah Durr l- Durran’. The jewel was auctioned as lot 41.
“Colombian-origin jewels reached record values of over $6.2 million during the Magnificent Jewels auction, organized by the luxury house Christie’s.”