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Diamonds Shine in $4.2+ Million Heritage Jewelry Auction

DALLAS, TX.-– It was all about big diamonds on Monday, Dec. 13, as some truly stunning rocks took center stage at Heritage Auctions‘ Signature(r) Fine Jewelry Auction, with an almost 88% sell-through rate by value adding to the stellar $4.2+ million total for the jewelry, certainly Heritage’s finest result in the category to date. All prices include a 19.5% Buyer’s Premium. “This collection was all about certified diamonds ranging in sizes from 3.00 carats up to 18.00 carats,” said Jill Burgum, Director of Jewelry at Heritage, “and our clients clearly responded to the selection. It’s also safe to say that big diamonds are back in demand. This particular auction showcased five diamonds, each weighing more than 10.00 carats. The top jewelry lot was a stunning Diamond, Platinum Ring, featuring one emerald-cut diamond weighing 18.40 carats, enhanced by triangle-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats. It rose, am