An exceptional 55.52 carats unmounted Type IIa diamond. Estimate CHF8,500,000 – CHF10,500,000 ($9,234,715 - $11,407,590). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015.
The pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 55.52 carats, in red leather fitted case
Accompanied by report no. 1162568312 dated 24 October 2014 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, Flawless clarity, with Excellent Polish and Excellent Symmetry and a Diamond Type Classification letter stating that the diamond is Type IIa
Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS, 13 May 2015, Geneva