Thursday, April 4, 2013

Pretty In Pink-JCK

34 Carat Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Highlights Christie’s Sale

By Stephanie Schaefer, Editorial Assistant
Posted on April 4, 2013
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Christie’s New York will auction the 34.65 ct. Princie Diamond, the largest Golconda fancy intense pink diamond ever offered for sale at auction, on April 16 in New York City.

Historic cushion-cut fancy intense pink diamond, weighing approximately 34.65 cts.
The 34.64 ct. diamond can be traced back to the ancient diamond mines of Golconda in south central India. It was named after the Prince of Baroda. It is expected to fetch between $30 million and $40 million.
Other highlights of the sale include a three-strand natural pearl necklace, valued at $1 million–$1.5 million, and a 23.30 ct. Harry Winston diamond ring, valued at $2.5 million-$3.5 million.
“One of the largest and finest pink diamonds in the world, the Princie Diamond carries a fabulous provenance, which brings together the legendary names of Golconda, Nizam of Hyderabad, and the Maharani Sita Devi of Baroda,” François Curiel, chairman of Christie’s jewelry department, said in a statement. “This rich history, combined with its rare pink hue, conveys a special charm, which will speak to all collectors in the world seeking the best of the best in gemstones.”

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