Fine Alexandrite and Diamond Ring

With this alexandrite ring the possibility of owning a museum quality gemstone is here. It is the ultimate example of high taste and unique style necessary for any high jewelry collection.

Fine Alexandrite and Diamond Ring

In today’s world, exclusivity is key. Everyone wants to impress their friends, but most want to own something they…………can not only appreciate and wear timelessly, but also have the power to say they own something truly in its own realm. With this alexandrite ring the possibility of owning a museum quality gemstone is here. It is the ultimate example of high taste and unique style necessary for any high jewelry collection. The enormous size, pristine clarity and evenness of color………..of this center set alexandrite is a feat that only Mother Nature can provide. It is coupled with a prestigious report from the Gubelin laboratory of Switzerland which subsides any doubts in any jewelry lover or collector’s hearts. It’s not only fascinating that the earth can create such a beautiful stone. It is also something magical that through the illusion of incandescent and fluorescent lighting we can see a phenomenon that is truly amazing. In addition people are able to harness that and use master craftsmanship to create a whole piece of stunning gemological art that can be worn.

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Rolex Daytona “Rainbow” in 18K Gold with Box and Papers

A blend of mold-breaking fashion and superior craftsmanship. The “Rainbow” Daytona is accented by a carefully curated array of diamonds around the lugs and meteorite sub-dials, which only adds to its allure.

Rolex Daytona “Rainbow” in 18K Gold with Box and Papers

Rolex’s “Rainbow” Daytona is one of the most audacious watch designs to have been made by the conservative company. Rolex started out with a solid 18K Daytona, added diamond pave to the lugs and crown guards, decorated the glossy black dial with factory diamonds, and added meteorite sub-dials. To top it off, the bezel was set with an array of rainbow-colored sapphires, each in a unique shade. The result is extremely luxurious and appealing to collectors for the use of materials and the expert craftsmanship, not to mention the rarity of the Rainbow Daytona.

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4.24-Carat Square Step-Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring, GIA Certified

Offering iconic watches and highly desirable estate jewels, the latest addition to FORTUNA®’s monthly auction series is sure to excite collector’s of all tastes. Bid now on a broad selection of jewelry and watch treasures—most notably a stunning and rare Fancy Yellow diamond from the famed Zimmi mines, highly regarded for producing the most vivid canary diamonds in the world. Diamonds from the famed Zimmi mines have an outstanding reputation within the diamond industry due to their distinct and highly-saturated yellow color—a color that is rarely seen.

4.24-Carat Square Step-Cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring, GIA Certified, April Jewels & Watches auction

Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds are already known to be the crème de la crème amongst canary diamonds. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. This particular 4.24-Carat fancy yellow masterpiece is of Zimmi origin which is almost an immediate declaration of the diamonds’ superior color intensity—even when compared to other diamonds that are graded Fancy Vivid Yellow.

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Harry Winston 6.01-Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring

One of the many highlights in FORTUNA®’s November Jewels & Watches sale, this striking Harry Winston 6.01-Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring is a must-have for those looking for the perfect engagement ring. The whopping center stone shown here glitters with E color and VS2 clarity and is flanked by two glamorous baguettes when set in its beautifully crafted platinum Harry Winston band. Collectors will be pleased to know that this ring comes complete with its original Harry Winston box and a GIA certificate. FORTUNA is excited to present a closer look at this impressive diamond from all angles.

Harry Winston 6.01-Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring, GIA Certified from our upcoming November Jewels & Watches auction

In 1947, Harry Winston was dubbed the “King of Diamonds” by “Cosmopolitan” magazine, a legacy that lives with the jewelry house to this very day. The intuitive jeweler and master gemologist traveled the far corners of the earth on his quest for the world’s finest stones, and this fantastic ring is as great an example of excellence as Harry Winston always strived for.

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The Allure of Type IIa Diamonds

Since the advent of diamond mining, diamonds have been prized for their clarity, transparency and purity. In fact, the finest diamonds were historically referred to as “gems of the first water”—such that the purest diamonds mimicked the color of the clearest drop of water. This age-old comparison was even noted as early as 1607, in Shakespeare’s Pericles:

Heavenly jewels which Pericles hath lost,

Begin to part their fringes of bright gold.

The diamonds of a most praisèd water

Doth appear, to make the world twice rich.

Shakespeare, Pericles (Act III, Scene 2)

Nowadays, diamonds are graded on internationally recognized scales for both clarity and color. The majority of diamonds possess varying levels of nitrogen in their chemical composition, which give them a slight yellow tinge. Colorless diamonds that possess very low levels of nitrogen are exceptionally rare and command extremely high prices at market—with prices per carat consistently increasing over time.

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Ulysse Nardin Limited Edition Anchor Tourbillon

Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon Limited Carbon Dial in 18K White Gold.

FORTUNA is excited to bring to auction a rare timepiece and marvel of horological innovation: the Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon Limited Carbon Dial in 18K White Gold. Conceived as a series of traditionally styled watches equipped with Ulysse Nardin’s proprietary mechanical movement and Anchor escapement, the timepiece is complete with an impressive tourbillon and 8-day power reserve, as well as unmatched craftsmanship and years of research behind the ingenious use of silicon in the movement. The carbon fiber dial adds a lot of depth and is nicely contrasted by the silver printing. The 44mm case also guarantees a handsomely grand presence on any wrist.

A closer look at the Anchor Tourbillon, the result of cutting edge innovation at Ulysse Nardin.

The real marvel behind the Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon watch is the Anchor escapement, a marriage of the best of watchmaking past with the technology of the future. Made by dedicated watchmakers and nanofabrication engineers alike, the Anchor escapement consists mostly of silicon parts, an unconventional material in the world of luxury watch making, but its resistance to magnetism and ability to be manufactured to a level of accuracy only possible with nanotechnology makes it the ideal material for horologists.

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Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine and Diamond “Bird on a Rock” Brooch

Our Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine and Diamond Bird on a Rock Brooch is one of the most iconic designs by the famed French visionary.  Jean Schlumberger was deeply inspired by nature and movement. The jeweler traveled far and wide seeking inspiration from then little-seen places like Bali, India, and Thailand. The ‘Bird on a Rock’ is one of the famed French designer’s most iconic pieces. The original ‘Bird on a Rock’ was designed in 1956 with the Tiffany Yellow Diamond in mind, one of the largest yellow diamonds to have ever been discovered. Since then the design has been reissued by Tiffany & Co. still with only large stones as the bird’s perch. 

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Harry Winston 4.51-Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring

This Harry Winston 4.51-Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring from our upcoming Fine Jewels auction, exemplifies the jewelry house’s strive for perfection. Thought of by most as the “King of Diamonds,” Harry Winston had an incredible eye for not only selecting the most important diamonds but for setting them in beautiful designs that would accentuate their natural sparkle. This ring emits a glisten like no other; the center 4.51-Carat pear-shaped diamond exhibits G color and VS2 clarity, and is surrounded by 14 pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2.25-carats total. The VS-SI clarity and F-G color of these smaller diamonds perfectly reflect the sparkle and shine of one another, as well as that of the center stone.

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Richard Mille RM-07 Ladies’ Watch in 18K White Gold | Dec ’19 Sale

One of the highlights in our Important Watches auction, this sublime, nearly mint condition, Richard Mille RM-07 Ladies’ Watch in 18K White Gold was offered for an estimated $50,000 and achieved $93,750, more than tripling its starting bid. Richard Mille is one of the most desired and groundbreaking modern watch brands. Their watches are iconoclastic in design, use manufacture movements and have been popularized by countless style icons, celebrities, and professional sports players.

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