Christie's presenting the sale of largest fancy vivid orange diamond

KOLKATA: Christie's is presenting the sale of The Orange, the largest fancy vivid orange diamond ever to appear for sale at auction. Weighing approximately 14.82 carats, this sensational gem - by far the largest fancy vivid orange diamond in the world - will lead the Christie's auction of Magnificent Jewels to be held in Geneva on 12 November 2013 (estimate: SFr.16,000,000-19,000,000/ US$17,000,000-20,000,000/€14,000,000-16,000,000).

Featuring over 280 lots, Christie's sale includes some of the rarest gems, impressive period and signed jewels as well as Royal treasures. Provenance will play a key role as exemplified by the sophisticated jewellery collection of style icon Helene Rochas and three exceptional jewels formerly part of the collection of Simon Itturi Patino, known as 'The Andean Rockefeller'.

Rahul Kadakia, head of Jewellery, Christie's Switzerland and Americas, commented: 'With the magnificent Patino emerald suite and diamond ring, the Princess Faiza emerald drop necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, the stylish jewels of Madame Helene Rochas, a Princely Art Deco emerald and diamond sautoir by Cartier, a Royal natural pearl necklace, and the largest Vivid Orange diamond in the world, Christie's Geneva is proud to offer collectors the best of the best in the world of jewelry on November 12'.