$34,960,000 with
94% sold by value, and
132% hammer above low estimate. There was global participation with registered bidders from 40 countries across five continents.
The auction was led by ‘The Perfect Palette,’ a trio of sensational colored diamonds being offered as separate lots, which collectively achieved $8,370,000. Each stone surpassed initial estimates with the fancy vivid purplish pink diamond ring of 2.17 carats selling for $3,510,000; the fancy vivid blue diamond ring of 2.13 carats realizing $2,670,000; and the fancy vivid orange diamond ring of 2.34 carats achieving $2,190,000.
Additionally, impressive prices were realized for significant white diamonds led by a pear brilliant-cut diamond ring of 38.04 carats, D color, flawless clarity, Type IIa