Christie's to Auction 8ct. Flawless Blue Diamond

RAPAPORT... Christie's Hong Kong spring sale will feature an 8.01-carat,fancy vivid blue, internally flawless diamond pendant necklace, estimated atbetween $18.5 million and $25 million, the auction house said. The pear-shaped stone, which hangs below a circular-cut, 1.60-carat,fancy intense pink diamond, was designed by Moussaieff. A 0.35-carat whitediamond is set between the two. Other notable lots include an oval-shaped, 12.85-carat,fancy intense orangey-pink, VVS1 diamond ring, surrounded by a double layer ofhalf-moon and triangular-shaped white diamonds, with a pre-sale estimate of$5.7 million to $8.3 million. The Magnificent Jewels event will also feature a jadeitebead and diamond necklace as well as a lavender jadeite bead necklace, and anexclusive colored diamond bracelet created by Edmond Chin for the House ofBoghossian. Christie's will sell the jewels at a live auction on May 29at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.