About a month ago, we posted about the Pink Star diamond, a 59.6-carat diamond that was expected to sell for at least $60 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Genevathis month. The Pink Star was mined in South Africa by De Beers in 1999, where it was originally named the Steinmetz Pink. It is one of […]
Bringing Home the ‘Bacon’
Posted on November 14th, 2013 by Joe G
The most expensive artwork ever sold at auction was purchased Tuesday evening at Christie’s art sale. “Three Studies of Lucian Freud,” a 1969 painting by Francis Bacon depicting one of the artist’s friends, brought a whopping $142.4 million from an unidentified buyer. The bidding took a total of six minutes, with bidders fighting for the […]
Christie’s Jewel Auction
Posted on October 17th, 2013 by Joe G
Two colored diamonds raked in $10.3 million at Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction Tuesday. Among the items up for sale? The diamond engagement ring given to Kim Kardashian by ex-husband Kris Humphries. Humphries’ ring (pictured), originally purchased for $2 millions, sold for $749,000 and was the 12th highest result in the sale. The top […]
Dali Brooch Sells for Almost $150,000
Posted on October 15th, 2013 by Joe G
A piece of jewelry designed by surrealist artist Salvador Dali sold for nearly $150,000 over the summer. The three-inch long brooch, in the shape of a human eye, is made from diamond and platinum, and features a small gold watch in blue enamel in the center. The piece was originally made by famed New York […]
“Pink Star” Diamond Could Set a Record
Posted on October 10th, 2013 by Joe G
A very large, rare pink diamond is expected to sell for more than $60 million at a Sotheby’s auction this November. It’s known as the “Pink Star,” and weighs 59.60 carats. If it reaches the expected price, it will set the record for most expensive gemstone at auction. The current record is held by […]