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CHRISTIE\u2019S GENEVA <\/span><\/b>

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SETS <\/span><\/b>NEW WORLD RECORD PRICES<\/span><\/b>

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FOR A HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n

FOR ANY SAPPHIRE<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n

FOR ANY INDIAN JEWEL<\/span><\/b>

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SOLD AT AUCTION<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n

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Christie’s sale of magnificent jewels in Geneva achieved a total of more than $78M, the highest result <\/span>for any jewellery auction ever held by the auction house in Switzerland. The top lot was a 56 ct heart-shaped <\/span>diamond, which sold for more than $10M becoming the most expensive heart-shaped diamond ever sold at <\/span>auction.<\/span>

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Fran\u00e7ois Curiel, President of Christie’s Switzerland :<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe jewellery sale in Geneva was marked by strong bidding with <\/span>moments of passionate enthusiasm, exemplified by an antique Imperial Mughal spinel necklace realising more than $5M. While the <\/span>\u2018blue chip\u2019 diamonds and coloured diamonds were in great demand, a 130 ct Burmese sapphire stole the show at $7.1M. Forty-two <\/span>years after our first sale in Switzerland, Geneva remains a vital, specialised auction centre in today\u2019s global market.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The TOP LOT of the sale was a <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
heart-shaped D colour, internally <\/span>flawless, type IIa diamond <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\nof 56.15 cts which sold for US$ 10,946,422, <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/span>becoming a world auction record for any heart-shaped diamond<\/span>.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n

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Previous record for a heart-shaped diamond:<\/span>
Heart of the Desert Diamond<\/span>
A heart-shaped D, internally flawless, diamond of 64.42 cts<\/span>
Sold on 16 November 1994 at Sotheby\u2019s Geneva for US$ 5,248,846<\/span>

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A cushion-cut Burmese sapphire of 130.50 cts sold for US$<\/span>7,122,742, achieving a new world record price for a sapphire at <\/b><\/span>auction<\/b> (illustrated right).<\/span>

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Previous record for a sapphire:<\/span>
A cushion-cut Kashmir sapphire ring <\/span>
of 42.48 cts<\/span>
Sold on 28 November 2008 at Christie’s Geneva for US$ 3,475,210<\/span>

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An Imperial Mughal spinel necklace sold for US$ 5,210,902 <\/span>setting a world record price for any Indian jewel at auction<\/b> <\/span>(illustrated left).<\/span>

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Previous record for an Indian jewel:<\/span>
A Mughal ruby, emerald and jade covered flask<\/span>
North India, first half of 17th Century<\/span>
The Clive of India Treasure<\/span>
Sold on 27 April 2004 at Christie\u2019s London for US$ 5,210,209<\/span>

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About Christie\u2019s<\/b><\/span>
Christie\u2019s, the world’s leading art business had global auction and private sales in 2010 that totaled \u00a33.3 billion\/$5.0 billion. <\/span>Christie\u2019s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international <\/span>glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, <\/span>and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie\u2019s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 <\/span>categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range <\/span>from $200 to over $100 million. Christie\u2019s has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 sale rooms around the world including in <\/span>London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Zurich, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie\u2019s has led the <\/span>market with expanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, <\/span>with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.<\/span><\/span>

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*Estimates do not include buyer\u2019s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer\u2019s premium and do not reflect costs, <\/span>financing fees or application of buyer\u2019s or seller\u2019s credits.<\/span><\/span>

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Photo Credit: <\/span>Denis Hayoun – Diode SA<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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