In 2013, the Christie's auction house set a record for the sales of jewelry, which amounted to $ 678.3 million, up 18% over the jewelry sales in 2012 and breaking the previous record of $ 600 million recorded in 2011, Israelidiamond.co.il reported. with reference to IDEX Online.
Christie's in Geneva showed the best results of jewelry sales of $ 228.4 million, including the sale of diamonds Winston Legacy in May and Orange in November.
"Each of the largest regional units of Christie's conducted successful sales of outstanding diamonds in the world market, Christie's accounted for 6 of the 10 most expensive jewelry lots sold at auctions in 2013," the auction house said. Christie's sold more than 120 jewelry items at a price over $ 1 million, 14 lots were sold at a price exceeding $ 5 million, and 5 lots - for more than $ 10 million.