As one of many largest and most famed public sale homes on the earth, Bonhams has a knack for sourcing necessary stones, particularly sapphires and diamonds. Final 12 months alone, Bonhams New York had main gross sales: A 43.83 ct. unheated sapphire and diamond ring by Bulgari bought for $570,000, an 8.21 ct. belle epoque diamond ring went for $500,000, and a 2.02 ct. fancy orangey-pink diamond bought for $400,000. Beginning Thursday and operating by March 8, Bonhams is internet hosting Solely Diamonds On-line.
An illustration of an aspirational necklace design utilizing diamonds from Bonhams Solely Diamonds On-line sale
This sale, nevertheless, is not like any others that got here earlier than it for the auctioneer. With greater than 240 spherical white diamond items hitting the public sale block, Solely Diamonds On-line options an astonishing variety of items from a single West Coast assortment that purchasers can use to create their very own bespoke items. All the diamonds are GIA licensed in addition to engraved and weigh between 1 and 5 carats. An ideal instance of the providing is a 5.71 ct. brilliant-cut, unmounted, GIA-certified diamond estimated to go for between $60,000 and $100,000.
An illustration of an aspirational bracelet design utilizing diamonds from Bonhams Solely Diamonds On-line sale
“That is the primary sale of its sort, presenting a set of spherical sensible white diamonds from a single proprietor as particular person heaps,” mentioned Bonhams New York director and head of bijou Caroline Morrissey. “It permits consumers the prospect to assemble a set of matched stones to comprehend any design they might wish to make with these classic gems, be it a single traditional diamond ring, a sequence of tennis bracelets, or a graduated rivière necklace. It isn’t at all times straightforward to make a great match for a number of stones required for a design, and that is an uncommon alternative to have an precise treasure trove of comparable stones at your fingertips. This can be a vault of stones that has been closed for 50 years and is open and accessible for buy for a blink of the attention.”
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