Christie's to Auction 20ct. Yellow Diamond Ring

RAPAPORT... Christie's Geneva spring sale will feature a20.49-carat, fancy vivid-yellow diamond ring, estimated at between $3.9 millionand $4.7 million (CHF 3.8 million to CHF 4.5 million), the auction house said Wednesday. Other notable lots are an 8.52-carat fancy intensepurplish-pink diamond solitaire ring, estimated at $3.6 million to $5.2 million(CHF 3.5 million to CHF 5 million), and a pair of Bulgari Burmese sapphireearrings weighing 22.77 carats and 21.42 carats. The auction house hasestimated the set, which is surrounded by diamonds, at $1.6 million to $2.1million (CHF 1.5 million to CHF 2 million). The Magnificent Jewels event will also include a late 19th-centuryemerald and diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co. that was originally sold atChristie's New York more than 20 years ago. The piece's estimated price isbetween $727,367 and $1.2 million (CHF 700,000 to CHF 1.2 million). The sale will take place on May 16 in Geneva. The auctionhouse will preview the pieces in its Hong Kong, London and New York locations priorto the event. Image: Christie's