“Sotheby’s Dubai Reveals Rare and Valuable Gems: The Eternal Pink and Estella de Fora Sapphire”

Yesterday, Sotheby’s Dubai revealed two of the rarest and most valuable gems in the world, as it is displayed until the 26th of this month, before entering the auction at “Sotheby’s New York” on the eighth of next June.

The “Eternal Pink” (eternal pink) is the brightest pink diamond on the market (and its price is estimated at more than $ 35 million), while the “Eternal Pink” (star of anger) is the 55.22-carat sapphire, which is the largest and most expensive sapphire to appear at auction Public (and its price is estimated at more than 30 million dollars), according to a statement issued by the house.

“We are honored to have chosen Dubai to display these rare gems in our galleries, and to continue to strengthen Sotheby’s Dubai’s leadership in the Middle East by displaying the rarest and most valuable diamonds and precious stones in the world,” said Sotheby’s President in the UAE, Katia Nono Boyes.

And she added, “After it was unveiled in Dubai last fall as a 101-carat gemstone, it is wonderful to see (Estella de Fora) in its newly polished state and witness its triumphant return to the Dubai Multi Commodities Center as the largest and most expensive sapphire in the world to be put on the market.”

“Displaying such unique stones, whether in our exhibition in the Dubai International Financial Center or in the unparalleled Dubai Diamond Exchange, is a clear continuation of our relentless pursuit of displaying the best world gems in the UAE,” Katia continued.

For his part, the head of the jewelry department at “Sotheby’s America” Quig Bruning said: “This season is heading to be one of the most valuable auction seasons for jewelry in New York, as it witnesses the presentation of two exceptional world-class jewels, each of which is expected to achieve more than $ 30 million.

He explained that the weight of “Estella de Fora” is 55.22 carats, and it is a marvel in terms of rarity and size, and it is expected that it will achieve a new world record for sapphire at an auction. “The Eternal Pink is the most important pink diamond ever offered in the market, and one of the rarest collectibles in the world, with its glowing pink color, which represents its finest features,” he stressed.

For her part, Faryal Ahmadi, Chief Operating Officer of the Dubai Multi Commodities Center, said, “After establishing Dubai’s position as a global center for diamond trade, we are excited to host a group of bids this year at our Diamond Exchange for both diamonds and colored gemstones, including rubies and sapphires.” Blue and emerald».

“We are delighted to work with Sotheby’s once again to organize these two auctions of two of the finest gemstones from Dubai to the world,” she added.

precious treasure

In the Fora sapphire mine in Montebioz, Mozambique, the Estella de Fora (star of wrath) was discovered last July, later called the “star of wrath” in reference to its depth of color and astounding size. Even in its raw state before experts touched it, they considered it a precious treasure of nature because of its glow, clarity and bright red color known as “pigeon’s blood”, a color traditionally associated with rubies discovered only in Burma.

Faryal Ahmadi:

• “After establishing Dubai’s position as a global center for the diamond trade, we are excited to host a group of bids this year at the Diamond Exchange.”