It was a top sale for Christie’s that managed to auction off a stunning diamond ring, with a diamond stone weighing a little over 32 carats, in October 2009. The price totaled 7.7 million dollars, approximately $240,000 per carat for this beautiful stone. What made it this ring so special? The diamond set within the ring is considered flawless. The design of the ring itself is created by David Webb, a very well known and respected Manhattan jeweler. Finally, it comes from an impeccable family name, from which the diamond was named the Anneberg Diamond. This, and the final price tag, is going to lead it to instant fame as one of the most impressive, famous, diamond rings to hit Christie’s in a while.
Completely Flawless
This ring doesn’t just have a few good qualities, it is considered to be flawless by most laboratory standards of the 4 C’s of clarity, color, carat, and cut. The color is exquisite, it has absolutely perfect clarity, and an ideal cut for the stone. The 32-carat weight is exceptional by any standards. Thus, it wasn’t just the size of the stone that helped it to sell for so much, it has an exceptional quality, also.
Designed by Noted Jeweler
David Webb designed the diamond into a stunning ring setting. This designer is world renowned for great designs and lends great authority to the piece. The stone alone is beautiful and completely flawless, but the design makes it a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece.
The Annenberg Diamond
The diamond is named after the family that donated the gem stone as part of Leonore Annenberg‘s estate. Ms. Annenberg was said to have bought the stone to celebrate her 90th birthday. From there, it was auctioned off at Christie’s, which is unlikely to see a stone of this quality come through its doors soon again.