The document lists the 10 most expensive pieces of jewellery ever sold, including Empress Eugenie's diamond bow brooch that sold for $10.5 million, the Wallis Simpson panther bracelet that sold for $12.4 million, and the diamond bikini made entirely of diamonds and valued at $30 million. Other top pieces were the Heart of the Ocean replica from Titanic that sold for $20 million, the Perfect Pink diamond from South Africa that sold for $23.2 million, and the Wittelesbach-Graff diamond bought for $24.3 million.
2. EMPRESS EUGENIE’S BROOCH
The Lot:
Diamond bow brooch designed by
Kramer in 1855. Commissioned for the
wife of Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie.
Henri Loyrette was the successful
bidder.
How much? - $10.5 Million
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3. WALLIS SIMPSON PANTHER BRACELET
The Lot:
An onyx and diamond panther bracelet
by Cartier Paris. Commissioned in 1952
by the Duchess of Windsor.
How much? - $12.4 Million
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4. HEART OF THE OCEAN
The Lot
Created by Harry Winston after Titanic was
released. The piece is a perfect copy of
the Couer de la Mer, featuring a 15 carat
blue diamond.
How much? - $20 Million
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5. THE PERFECT PINK
The Lot
Sold in Hong Kong, this unique pink
diamond was originally mined in South
Africa. The rare colour comes from its
exposure to heat and pressure.
How much? - $23.2 Million
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6. EMERALD & DIAMOND TIARA
The Lot
Commissioned in 1900 by Guido
Count von Henckel for his second
wife. This tiara is made up of 11
rare Colombian emerald drops.
How Much? - $12.7 Million
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7. WITTELSBACH-GRAFF DIAMOND
The Lot
This glorious piece is said to have come
from the Indian mines of Golkonda. It
was then bought for the King of Spain’s
daughter in 1664. It was bought by
Laurence Graf f in 2008, and all flaws
were removed by diamond cutters.
How Much? - $24.3 Million
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8. UNMOUNTED HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND
The Lot
This heart-shaped diamond was
featured as part of Christies’ ‘Love at
First Sight’ Magnificent Jewels
collection for 2011 Valentine’s Day.
How Much? - £11 Million
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9. HEART OF THE KINGDOM RUBY
The Lot:
This remarkable ruby is 40.63 carats,
heart-shaped and is mounted on a 155
carat diamond tiara that can also be worn
as a necklace.
How much? - $14 Million
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10. THE DIAMOND BIKINI
The Lot:
The Diamond Bikini was designed by
Susan Rosen with Steinmetz Diamonds. It
has no fabric and is made entirely by
diamonds featuring a whopping 150
carats of flawless diamonds which
include a pair of 8 carat pear shapes, a
30 carat emerald cut, a 51 carat pear shaped diamond and many more .
How much? - $30 Million
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11. THE BULGARI TWO-STONE RING
The Lot
This stunning piece features a
triangular cut blue diamond,
mirrored by another diamond. It was
sold in Christie’s in New York after a
fierce bidding war.
How much? - $15.7 Million
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