NEW YORK, NY.- The Christie’s New York April 16 auction of Magnificent Jewels achieved a total of $30,315,875. The sale sold 88% by Value and 86% by Lot, led by a sensational Twin-Stone Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring of 3.06 and 2.61 carats, which realized $6,744,500.

Significant prices were achieved for colored diamonds and colorless diamonds, with six lots achieving over $1 million, including a Rectangular-cut of 16.33 carats, that sold for $1,575,000; a Marquise-cut D color, Type IIa, potentially IF Diamond of 16.69 carats, from The Collection of Elizabeth Stafford, which realized $1,455,000; a Fancy Pink Diamond of 6.11 carats that sold for $1,395,000; and a Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond of 37.65 carats, which realized $1,005,000.

Private collections performed with exceptional results especially for jewels by Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. The Collection of Florence and Herbert Irving featured a Sapphire and Diamond Ring of 16.88 carats by Bulgari, which realized more than four times its low estimate selling for $375,000. Elegance: A Collection from the Estate of Jean Tailer was 100% sold and highlighted by a Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Gold ‘Dolphin’ Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. that sold for $68,750 and a Diamond Ring of 18.36 carats, J Color, VS2, by Cartier that realized $435,000.

Other notable results included an iconic Gold, Ruby and Diamond ‘Zip’ Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels that sold for $483,000 against a low estimate of $150,000; and a delightful Art Deco Enamel and Gold ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Charm Bracelet by Cartier that sold for an incredible $118,750 over seven times its low estimate. Additionally, designs by Raymond Yard, Jean Schlumberger, and Paul Flato were 100% sold, with many exceeding initial estimates including an Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Double Clip-Brooch by Raymond Yard, which realized $106,250; A Rare Multi-Gem and Gold Bangle Bracelet by Jean Schlumberger, which realized $81,250; and An Unusual Pair of Emerald and Diamond Clip-Brooches by Paul Flato, once owned by Mrs. Cole Porter and Jean Howard, that sold for $125,000.

The Jewels Online sale continues through April 17/18 and features a broad selection of fine jewels and iconic designs by Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels.