133-carat yellow diamond dazzles at Sotheby’s auction

by Tamanna Bhasin | December 12, 2023 10:14 am

The 133.03-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond fetched more than C$7.4 million (US$5.5 million). Photos courtesy Sotheby’s

The largest fancy vivid yellow diamond to sell at auction recently passed through Sotheby’s New York. The top lot at the December Magnificent Jewels auction, the 133.03-carat diamond fetched more than C$7.4 million (US$5.5 million).

Solitaire ring featuring a 7.37-carat fancy intense orangy-pink diamond.

The unmounted cushion modified brilliant-cut gem with VS2 clarity was bought by diamond manufacturer Diacore. The company currently holds a partnership with Sotheby’s called “Sotheby’s Diamonds.” As per the venture, Diacore manufactures and markets diamonds exclusively for private sale at Sotheby’s London, New York, and Hong Kong locations.

*Toi et moi* ring featuring a 3.68-carat fancy grey-violet diamond.

In total, 74.5 per cent of the 137-lot Magnificent Jewels auction was sold, achieving more than C$52.1 million (US$38.4 million) in sales. Two coloured diamond rings were also listed amongst the items sold—a solitaire ring with a 7.37-carat fancy intense orangy-pink diamond and a toi et moi ring with a 3.68-carat fancy grey-violet diamond.

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