Lot 416: Exceptional Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond ring weighing 6.95 carats, VVS2 clarity, Type IIa. Estimates upon request. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
Unfolding layers of rarity and beauty
Lot 416: Exceptional Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond ring weighing 6.95 carats, VVS2 clarity, Type IIa. Estimates upon request. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
With rarity comes allure, and Fancy coloured diamonds represent a rather small fraction of total diamonds submitted to the GIA for grading. What’s more, Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink stones represent only a small segment within that exclusive category. Remarkably, a GIA study on coloured diamonds found that Pinkish Purple to Purplish Pink diamonds accounted for only about 28% of the “pink” diamonds submitted between 2008 and 2016. But to find such a stone presenting like this — Type IIa, weighing 6.95 carats, and boasting VVS2 clarity — is exceedingly rare.
In terms of beauty, this stone is simply dazzling. The exceptional confluence of purple and pink hues, manifested by the mystery of nature, brings dimension, saturation, and richness to the colouration. As the GIA monograph accompanying the stone explains, “The enchanting colour pink, often associated with charm, love and kindness, takes one of its lovliest forms in diamond. Like finding ‘a needle in a haystack’, the 6.95-carats Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond inhabits the intersection of beauty and rarity.”
Lot 416: Exceptional Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond ring weighing 6.95 carats, VVS2 clarity, Type IIa. Estimates upon request. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
A ruby-red angel
Lot 406: Burmese ruby and diamond ring weighing 4.95 carats, no heat. Estimates: CHF240,000–320,000 / US$300,000–400,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
A regal halo of ten brilliant-cut diamonds befittingly frames this 4.95-carat cushion-shaped Burmese ruby, ornately elevating the superlative stone with angelic poise. A masterpiece of nature, with no indications of heating, the ruby possesses such an unyielding red that time seems to freeze as we gaze into its depths. Symbolizing power, wealth, passion, and love, this stone embodies the spiritual qualities of rubies that have captivated gem-lovers for centuries.
Lot 406: Burmese ruby and diamond ring weighing 4.95 carats, no heat. Estimates: CHF240,000–320,000 / US$300,000–400,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
She wore blue velvet
Lot 405: Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring weighing 18.09 carats, no heat. Estimates: CHF1,750,000–2,230,000 / US$2,190,000–2,790,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
The enchanting velvety blue hue of this 18.09-carat Kashmir sapphire is simply extraordinary. Its colour, clarity, size, and weight are heightened by the intriguing and well-proportioned octagonal step-cut, which reveals multiple internal reflections. Beyond the sheer elegance of the geometric cut, the stone has been spared from heat treatment — these wondrous aspects are entirely natural and highly characteristic of the finest sapphires from Kashmir. As remarked in the SSEF Appendix Letter accompanying the stone, “A sapphire from Kashmir of this size and quality is very rare and thus can be considered a true treasure of nature.” Bluer than velvet was the night indeed.
Lot 405: Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring weighing 18.09 carats, no heat. Estimates: CHF1,750,000–2,230,000 / US$2,190,000–2,790,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
“Of the first water” — A remarkable Golconda diamond
Lot 404: Very fine Light Pink-Brown diamond ring weighing 10.08 carats, SI1 clarity. Estimates: CHF350,000–510,000 / US$450,000–650,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
There's more to this captivating 10.08-carat diamond ring than meets an initial look. Accompanied by a GGTL monograph and a Golconda Diamond Appendix Letter, this old mine cut stone matches the database of diamonds from the historical Golconda deposits in India — the source of the very first diamonds ever traded. Golconda diamonds are almost entirely of pure carbon and virtually free of nitrogen impurities, together accounting for less than 2% of all gem-quality diamonds worldwide.
Reaching peak productivity in the 16th to 18th centuries, gems from the Golconda mines were primarily extracted from riverbeds. This gave rise to the expression “of the first water,” linking the gemstones’ exceptional colour and transparency to the clearest drop of water. This poetic attribute is on clear display in the remarkable ring on offer here, its delicate pastel colour stemming from its unusual orange fluorescence. Unique, timeless, mysterious — it‘s as peerless as its wearer.
Lot 404: Very fine Light Pink-Brown diamond ring weighing 10.08 carats, SI1 clarity. Estimates: CHF350,000–510,000 / US$450,000–650,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
Minimalist elegance
Lot 388: Pair of fine diamond studs weighing 8.00 and 8.28 carats respectively, D colour, VVS1 clarity. Estimates: CHF480,000–680,000 / US$600,000–850,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.
To many, less is more, and these diamond studs may be living proof. By stripping away distractions, this classic stud setting serves to elevate the extraordinary brilliance of these stones, spotlighting the matched D colour, VVS1 diamonds at center stage. Their considered placement near the ear — a subtle, sensory invitation — achieves a fluid equilibrium, adding balance and symmetry to a look. If luxury is simplification, it doesn’t get much more effortless than this.
Lot 388: Pair of fine diamond studs weighing 8.00 and 8.28 carats respectively, D colour, VVS1 clarity. Estimates: CHF480,000–680,000 / US$600,000–850,000. The Geneva Jewels Auction: V.