ARCHDUKE JOSEPH DIAMOND
One of the world’s most famous diamonds, it is over 400 years old and was once owned by Archduke Joseph will be in a series of displays in Geneva, Hong Kong and New York in the lead up to a much anticipated auction being held on November13. Christies in Switzerland has been chosen to conduct the auction and are expecting to sell the stone well in excess of USD$15 million (AUD$14.68 million). The stunning diamond weights 76.02cts, cushion shaped and D colour. This stone was mined from the Golconda Mines in India which rank among the world’s very best when on the subject of diamond mining. The diamond is about the size a domino and is 1.5cm thick.
This particular piece is not only incredibly beautiful and rare but also comes with a rich history. It was owned by Archduke Joseph of Austria (1872 – 1962) and was put in a safe by his son in 1933 at the Hungarian General Credit Bank. The stone was then sold three years later to an anonymous buyer who left it in a safe in WWII escaping the attention of the Nazis. It has since then had unknown owners until finally resurfacing in 1961 at auction in London.
BIG FAT ITALIAN WEDDING
After a five year on off court ship Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake wed, on Friday the 19th October at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia, Southern Italy. Their guests enjoyed a lavish display of tradition local produce as well as a fireworks display and a live band performance.
Engaged since December, when Timberlake proposed in Big Sky Montana with a custom-designed cushion cut halo design cluster ring. This piece is absolutely stunning and we love the individual detail of the setting.
Percy Marks can hand make a custom design for you at the same cost as buying one pre made. For further inquiries please contact us on 02 9233 1355 or simply send us an email to info@percymarks.com.au
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