A Last Look

In this feature, we revisit a handful of beautiful and extraordinary pieces that have passed through our doors since the last issue...

AN EXTRAORDINARY DIAMOND AND ARGYLE FANCY PINK DIAMOND RING Sold for $725,000 Important Jewels Auction, August

The sale of this extraordinary 9.67 carat diamond and Argyle fancy pink diamond ring within our August Important Jewels Auction for $725,000 IBP places it now in the top three most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction in Australia, with the other two places also held by Leonard Joel – in the lead the spectacular 25.02 carat “Leonard Joel Diamond” that sold in April 2021 for $1,125,000 IBP, and a 17.34 carat diamond ring that sold for $575,000 IBP in August last year.

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Y-DATE REF 228235 A FINE 18CT PINK GOLD EVEROSE SUNDUST WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 2019 Sold for $60,000 Fine Jewels & Timepieces Auction, August

TIMO SARPANEVA 'KUKINTO' VASE FOR VENINI Sold for $4,000 Modern Design Auction, July

ALBERT NAMATJIRA (1902-1959) Mount Connor watercolour on paper signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA 25.5 x 36cm Sold for $50,000 Fine Art Auction, August

INVADER (French, born 1969) Prisoners 2007 giclee print in colours ed. 59/100 34.5 x 57cm Sold for $18,125 Prints & Multiples Auction, July A PYRAMID FRAME BAG BY PRADA Sold for $3,250 Luxury Auction, July

MARIO BELLINI 'CAMALEONDA' SETTING FOR B&B ITALIA Sold for $25,000 Modern Design Auction, July