Christie's New York Magnificent Jewels totals $44.58 million A cabochon Kashmir sapphire ring of 21.72 carats by Van Cleef & Arpels from 1917 that achieved $1,722,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020. NEW YORK, NY .-Christies New York auction of Magnificent Jewels achieved a total of $44,583,875 with 95% sold by value, 91% sold by lot, and 118% hammer above low estimate after a marathon ten-hours of bidding. There was global participation with bidders from 39 countries. Additionally, the preceding Jewels Online sale from November 18 to December 1 totaled $2,575,500 with 100% sold by value an...