Largest Auctioned Briolette Diamond to be Offered in Hong Kong

Forbes reported that on May 28, Christie’s will feature what it claims is the largest briolette diamond ever to appear at auction at its Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale.

As quoted in the market news:

The 75.36-carat diamond is part of a pendant necklace that includes a marquise-cut purplish pink diamond suspended above the briolette. The two diamonds are joined by a briolette diamond neck chain mounted in 18k rose and white gold. The necklace is estimated to fetch $8.5 to $12.5 million.

The briolette has been graded as D color and type IIa, indicating its internally flawless clarity, excellent polish, high level of chemical purity and exceptional optical transparency.

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