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Come October, Rare Annenberg Diamond For Sale At Christie’s

Saba — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:19:53 +0000

The forthcoming jewels sale at Chritie’s to be held on October 21 is already got everyone’s attention courtesy the Annenberg Diamond. This one is tunning piece of ice shaped like a square with a value of 31.01 carat. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. Experts in the field have already given the precious stone their approval by saying that this one is an emerald-cut diamond and grade D in color. Apparently, this makes it the most flawless and rarest of its kinds available today.

The Annenberg diamond does not comme alone. Among its entourage, you shall fine two pear-shaped diamonds, each of 1.5 carats and 1.61 carats, all mounted together on a ring designed by David Webb.

The ring belongs to the Leonore Annenberg collection and has an estimated value within $3 million and $5 million. And so, this one shall get the opportunity to tour the world before th final sale in October.

Via reuters

Zolamarquis — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:16:12 +0000

A 1000-year-old carved rock crystal ewer from the Fatimid royal treasury is all set to generate a sale of 3 million pounds ($5.3 million) at Christie’s sale of Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds on 7 October. Dating back to late 10th to early 11th century AD, the Fatimid ewer is one of counted seven fully-carved recognized extant examples and the foremost one to be available for sale in an open market. Undoubtedly, it is a notable occasion for private collectors and institutions across the world. The auction is anticipated to sport an amazing grouping of exceptional artworks ranging from diverse geographical areas, materials and time and is expected to generate over �11 million.

Engraved from an individual piece of flawless rock crystal (hard as toughened steel), the ewers were first unfilled and then carved by hand with astonishing elegance, leaving a surface in the thinner areas that is only a few millimeters wide.

Designed and developed in 1854 by the French silversmith Jean-Valentin Morel, the Ewer is auxiliary embroidered with enamelled gold mounts that is clearly visibile on its right.

Via MiddleEastEvents

World’s Most Expensive Magazine Costs $10,000

Zolamarquis — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:37:30 +0000

Yes, you heard it right! And the courtesy for such a whopping price tag of Damas-designed Kohl magazine, ITP Lifestyle magazine goes to its bejeweled cover page featuring Katrina Kaif captured by celebrity photographer Avinash Gowariker! Targeting Asian women, the face of the magazine comes dipped in 91 grams of gold and festooned with 622 diamonds. Thanks to the alliance with an established UAE-based jeweler Damas that the magazine is valued at more than $10,000 and is anticipated to undergo auction for the Rashid Pediatric Therapy Centre in October 2008. The gold-slapped cover of Kohl respects Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif, who was voted the Sexiest Woman by a famous international magazine.

Total 86 hours were invested by Damas craftsmen to hand-apply layers of gold leaf to a specially-treated gold-edition of the exclusive magazine. If you are unaware then the glitzy front cover of the world’s most costly magazine issue preserves all of its unique content, assuring its idyllic exhibit appealor one-off gift for either a compassionate or dedicated aficionada of Kaif. After all the gold-creation designed for a noble cause throws an opportunity for fashionistas to express their love for Kaif and earn some novelty.
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