Sapphires and jewels worn by royals are the stars of this year's May magnificent jewels sales in Geneva. ― AFP pic via ETX StudioGENEVA, May 8 ― The largest Kashmir sapphire ever auctioned and a royal tiara which everyone can try on via Instagram are the stars of this year's May magnificent jewels sales in Geneva.
Kashmir sapphires of over 30 carats are very rare. It is being sold alongside a cushion-shaped Kashmir sapphire weighing 25.97 carats and the pair are estimated to fetch US$2-3 million . “Kashmir sapphires are among the rarest coloured gemstones known to man,” said Benoit Repellin, head of magnificent jewels sales at Sotheby's in Geneva.Among the other historical pieces on sale is a tiara kept for more than 150 years in the Italian House of Savoy royal dynasty.
Sotheby's said it was witnessing unprecedented global demand for royal jewellery, particularly from younger clients in Asia. In the big gems category, Christie's is offering a rectangular white 100.94-carat diamond called the Spectacle, valued at US$12-18 million. Marking the 200th anniversary of Napoleon's death, Christie's is selling nine imperial jewels adorned with sapphires and diamonds, from the collection of his adopted daughter, Stephanie de Beauharnais.
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