The Magnificent Jewels auction to be held at Sotheby’s in New York on December 5th will feature an extremely rare 110.92 carat round diamond -  the largest-ever round diamond to be offered at auction, the auction house said.

It is expected to sell for between US$ 4.2 million to US$ 6.2 million, according to auction house estimates.

Other spectacular diamonds will also be featured at the auction, including an exquisite 5.69-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond, with an estimated price between US$ 12 million to US$ 15 million.

Some magnificent jewellery pieces from a Distinguished Family Collection studded with vibrant rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, by Harry Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels, are among the other highlights of the show.

Sotheby’s is also presenting the inaugural Icons series, which comprises a collection of the world’s most coveted jewellery designs from the last 100 years. The auction house said that  among these are a decadent Art Deco bracelet by Cartier, enamel bracelets by Schlumberger and a playful gem-encrusted brooch by JAR. Jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Harry Winston and Verdura are among the other spectacular pieces in this lineup of iconic jewels.

Pic caption: The 110.92 ct round diamond

Courtesy: www.sothebys.com