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    • One pear-shaped Fancy Pink diamond, 7.93 carats

    • Two heart-shaped diamonds on side, together approximately 1.40 carats

    • 18 karat white and pink gold

    • Size 5½

    (7.93-carat Diamond) GIA report numbered 13396712, dated 16 March 2016, natural, Fancy Pink colour, VS1 clarity.

    附 GIA 證書

  • Catalogue Essay

    Considering that the price of pink diamonds skyrocketed in the past decade, it is rather hard to believe that such alluring treasures were once considered peculiarities and remained unheard of in the market, reserved only for the most affluent who would spend on a pink curio. The first account of a pink diamond was made in the 17th century, when Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a French merchant famous for selling the ‘Tarvernier Blue Diamond’ to King Louis XIV, travelled to India and recorded being shown a large pink rough diamond in the Kingdom of Golconda. The stone, which was named ‘The Grand Table’, is still the largest pink diamond known to date.

    In today’s market, pink diamonds represent less than 0.05% of the annual global production of diamonds. Though scientists and gemmologists are still baffled about what causes the pink colour in a diamond, it never stops gem connoisseurs from acquiring such a gem, seizing every opportunity they get from world-renowned jewellers to international auction houses. However, pink diamonds do not come in sizes that are possible for fellow whites. In fact, the annual yield of gem-quality pink diamonds from Argyle, which is now the prominent source responsible for 90% of the world’s pink diamond production, could fit in the palm of your hand. With the majority of the cut stones weighing no more than 0.20 carat, a pink diamond over 1 carat is very rare, and one that is more than 5 carats is almost unfathomable.

    Though pink diamonds are often viewed as an investment, they are ultimately an object of desire with a fascinating colour seldom seen in gemstones alike. Patrons of pink diamonds include members of the royal families such as Queen Elizabeth II and the Sultan of Brunei, as well as Hollywood celebrity Jennifer Lopez, and also professional tennis player Anna Kournikova. To the lucky few who could own such a rarity, the enchantment of a pink diamond is infinite.

    This pink diamond (lot 659), weighing 7.93 carats, is a tremendous example of the finest specimen. The visual impact is further enhanced by a pure pink colour that radiates with both gentleness and power. Combined with a pleasing outline of a feminine pear shape, this ravishing diamond offers you a piece of earth’s mystery, lucrative rarity, and the joy in the light of a truly extraordinary gemstone.

659

An Important and Rare Fancy Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring

Size 5½

Estimate
HK$22,000,000 - 26,000,000 
$2,800,000-3,300,000

Contact Specialist
Terry Chu
Head of Jewellery, Asia, Senior Director
+852 2318 2038

Jewellery and Jadeite

Hong Kong Auction 28 November 2016