Exceptional 17 carat diamond solitaire ring leads Bonhams auctionNovember 23, 2016 - 19:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A magnificent 17.97 carats step-cut diamond and an extremely rare Kashmir sapphire ring will lead the final Bonhams New York Fine Jewelry sale of 2016 next month (6 December), Art Daily reports. Jewelry from celebrated designers including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany will also feature in the sale, which will consist of 179 lots in total. Gracing the catalog front cover is a truly exceptional 17.97 carats rectangular step-cut diamond solitaire ring. Estimated at U.S. $1,000,000-1,500,000, the diamond is D color, VS1 clarity, Type IIa. Susan Abeles, Director of Jewelry, Bonhams US, says: “Type IIa diamonds are regarded as the most chemically pure given they often have exceptional optical transparency. This particular stone is simply stunning and is the ultimate diamond for anyone to own given its rarity and beauty.” The second leading lot Bonhams will be offering is a Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring by Shreve & Co. Dating from the 1900s, the cushion mixed-cut sapphire, weighs 6.90 carats, and has no indication of heat or clarity enhancement. It is estimated at U.S. $70,000-90,000. Susan Abeles, Director of Jewelry, Bonhams US, adds: “The sapphires hailing from Kashmir display a velvety quality and a rich blue tone unique to the region. They are among the most highly-prized gems for serious collectors and investors given their extreme rarity.” Photo: Bonhams Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |