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Highlights of the Magnificent jewels and noble jewels Sotheby's auction

04 may 2023
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'Laguna Blu'                                                                                                                      Image credit: Sotheby's

Sotheby's announced that the Magnificent jewels and noble jewels auction will be held in Geneva on 16 May. 
This upcoming live auction will be led by a Fancy Intense Pink diamond weighing over 21 carats, an incredible Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink diamond weighing 5 carats, and a rare 51.52-carat diamond mounted by Harry Winston. 
Another highlight is the exceptional and rare diamond ring 'Laguna Blu' by Bulgari set with pear-shaped fancy vivid blue weighing 11.16 carats.

Alex Shishlo for Rough&Polished


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