Bonhams London realized $6.4 million from a sale of fine jewelry yesterday with 82 percent sold by lot and 90 percent sold by value. Jade Bangle The top lot (pictured) was a stunning 9.22-carat, D, IF, marquise-cut diamond ring, which sold within estimate for $974,000 or $108,000 per carat. A 9.06-carat, cut-cornered step-cut diamond ring sold for $707,000 and the largest diamond in the sale, a 24.47-carat, brilliant-cut diamond ring fetched $395,000. Jade Necklaces Additionally, a rare, un-mounted, 3.64-carat, cushion-shaped diamond of fancy intense bluish-green sold for $395,000.
Ghika observed that they have experienced an increasing interest in tangible assets such as diamonds. Jade Jewelry ''We are aware that our clients are very discerning, selective and considered, and want to be sure of the quality of the pieces they are buying. Jade Rings As a result, clients are prepared to pay high prices for pieces that are the very best of their type, whether 19th century antique jewelry, art deco pieces or GIA certified diamonds.''