The Beau Sancy "is not the finest white diamond, " says David Bennett, Sotheby's Geneva-based chairman of jewelry for Europe and the Middle East.
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Leading the way were five fancy colored diamonds, one white diamond and an emerald all exceeding the million-dollar mark with four items smashing top pre-sale estimates.
FORBES: 30.52-ct. emerald-cut diamond sold for $3.3 million.
The collection incorporates a total of 25 .34 carats of polished Bunder diamonds and 2.8 carats of rough Bunder diamonds, including a 5.04 carat round brilliant cut white diamond and a 5.02 carat round brilliant cut cognac diamond.
The Courageous Spirit collection consists of a one-of-a-kind necklace and a pair of earrings featuring 2.8 carats of rough Bunder diamonds and 25.34 carats of polished Bunder diamonds including a 5.04-carat round brilliant-cut white diamond and a 5.02-carat round brilliant-cut cognac diamond all cut and polished in India.
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In addition, a pair of diamond ear pendants brings together a pear-shaped fancy yellow diamond of 52.78 carats and a pear-shaped white diamond of 50.31 carats surmounted by circular-cut fancy yellow and white diamonds Mounted in yellow and white gold, the pendants may be easily swapped or detached completely, giving the owner three options for how to wear them.
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The 18k white gold and diamond clip on the cap is in the shape of the knife used in the film, Psycho.
Inspired by the sea and worn not as a halo or crown, but more like a hairpiece, the tiara worn by Princess Charlene of Monaco is a delicate piece of diamond and white-gold jewelry that showcases her individual style.
It is suspended from a diamond necklace that incorporates yellow and white stones, made by London designer Laurence Graff.
Over on the diamond, the World Series Champion Chicago White Sox captured their first title since 1917 without their best player, cranky Frank Thomas, who they are looking to ax because they realize that team chemistry is more important than talent.
Christie's will also feature striking Mughal jewelry from India, including a double-faced emerald, diamond and enamel turban ornament, which is white and green on one side and red and green on the reverse (350, 000 francs-550, 000 francs).
At the White Barn Inn Restaurant in Kennebunkport, the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant north of New York City, chef Jonathan Cartwright has a House Smoked Salmon and Marinated Maine Shrimp with a Grape, Pear and Walnut Salad featuring Concord grapes on his holiday menu.
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The diamond features a classic emerald cut, normally associated with white diamonds.
Among the cheering crowds were many racegoers who embraced the Diamond Jubilee theme, with variations on the red, white and blue color scheme visibly in evidence among the usual confection of hats and headpieces.
The diamond is surrounded with small round diamonds and mounted on 18k white gold.
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White-knuckle skiers and snowboarders love the mountain for its advanced black diamond runs and four different terrain parks, with practice jumps and half-pipes.
Brass bands and bunting, anthems and ermine - Britain will be garlanded in red, white and (this year at least) blue as the Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee coincide to celebrate our sovereignty in extravagant and ostentatious style.
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