Grand Gestures Jewelry Gift Guide
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Grand Gestures Jewelry Gift Guide
With the holiday season fast approaching, shop Sotheby's if you are looking to make a Grand Gesture with High Jewelry. We have a curated selection of High Jewelry so you can show your appreciation for your loved ones this season with the perfect memorable gift. Browse Burmese rubies, Zambian emeralds, dazzling diamonds, including stunning colored diamond jewelry. All items are available for immediate purchase, so shop online or stop into one of our global salons.
Emerald Cut Diamond Studs 10.33 CTW $583,350
Diamond studs are the perfect gift, especially when they are stunning emerald cut diamonds and 10.22ctw. These diamond studs are E-D color and VVS2 - Internally Flawless clarity. If your loved already has round diamond studs or is ready for an upgrade, wow her this holiday season with an elegant pair of emerald cut diamond studs.
Zambian Emerald 15.47 Carats $465,000
Emeralds are also a popular High Jewelry choice during the holidays. We love this dramatic Zambian 15.47 carat emerald ring accented with half moon cut diamonds. The emerald shows no clarity enhancement and is set in platinum. This statement ring is sure to wow your loved one for years to come.
Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby Parure $376,500
Pigeon Blood Burmese rubies are always appropriate to gift during the holidays. We love this Burmese ruby and diamond parure that includes a matching necklace, bracelet and necklace. Pigeon blood rubies exhibit vivid red color with exceptional clarity and brilliance along with a fluorescent internal glow. These prized rubies make up less than 1% of all rubies. The largest pigeon blood ruby ever found was sold at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in 2023. This pigeon blood ruby is named the “Estrela de FURA” and weighs 52.22 carats and sold for $35 million.
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace $150,000
Diamonds are always appropriate for the holidays and there are few grander gestures than a Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels three row diamond necklace. This incredible High Jewelry creation from Van Cleef features 276 brilliant cut diamonds or about 27.00 carats of diamonds F-G color and VVS1-VS2 clarity. The delicate set of the three rows of diamonds results in a sparkling collar that is both dramatic and timeless. This necklace was designed by Péry et Fils in partnership in Van Cleef & Arpels. Péry et Fils began partnering with Van Cleef in the 1920s and created the iconic Van Cleef Zip necklace.
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Earrings 6.02 CTW $395,000
Yellow diamonds are the perfect gift this holiday season since yellow was a big color trend this fall in every shade and colored diamonds are a must have for High Jewelry collectors. These stunning Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Earrings in corner cut rectangular shape surrounded by white diamond baguette and oval diamonds are classic in style but sure to impress your loved one.
Radiant Cut Fancy Brownish Pink Diamond 2.02 Carats $124,120
Pink diamonds have been top performers this year since colored diamonds are at the top of every High Jewelry collectors wish list. We love this 2.02 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Brownish Pink Diamond ring as a pretty cocktail ring or stunning unique engagement ring.
Buying High Jewelry at Sotheby's
Sotheby's has a curated selection of High Jewelry available to purchase online or in person in one of our global salons. Shop Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds, dazzling diamond jewelry from top brands like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Harry Winston and of course dazzling colored diamonds. High Jewelry pieces start at $100,000 and can exceed $500,000. If you are looking for a specific High Jewelry piece, contact a salon associate to assist since we can source special High Jewelry creations from our global supplier network.
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