As another year comes to an end, it is time to look back over 2019 and see what the Most Expensive Gemstones sold this year were.
10: Ruby and Diamond Bib Necklace
Sale: Christie’s, Geneva, 15th May 2019
Sale Price USD: $2.3 Million
Sale Price GBP: £1.8 Million
9: Superb Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Sale: Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, 2nd April 2019
Sale Price USD: $2.4 Million
Sale Price GBP: £1.8 Million
8: Sensational Sapphire Pendant
Sale: Christie’s, Geneva, 12th November 2019
Sale Price USD: $2.5 Million
Sale Price GBP: £1.9 Million
6: Spinel, Pearl and Emerald Necklace
Sale: Christie’s, New York, 19th June 2019
Sale Price USD: $3 Million
Sale Price GBP: £2.3 Million
6: Emerald and Diamond Necklace – Circa 1935
Sale: Sotheby’s, Geneva, 14th May 2019
Sale Price USD: $3.5 Million
Sale Price GBP: £2.7 Million
5: The Imperial Emerald
Sale: Christie’s, Geneva, 15th May 2019
Sale Price USD: $4.2 Million
Sale Price GBP: £3.3 Million
4: Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Sale: Christie’s, Hong Kong, 28th May 2019
Sale Price USD: $4.4 Million
Sale Price GBP: £3.5 Million
The Most Expensive Emeralds Sold in 2019
3: Natural Pearl Sautier
Sale: Christie’s, Geneva, 15th May 2019
Sale Price USD: $5.6 Million
Sale Price GBP: £4.4 Million
2: Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet by Cartier
Sale: Sotheby’s, Geneva, 13th November 2019
Sale Price USD: $6.3 Million
Sale Price GBP: £4.7 Million
Most Expensive Sapphire sold in 2019
1: 22.86 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring by Harry Winston
Sale: Christie’s, Geneva, 15th May 2019
Sale Price USD: $7.1 Million
Sale Price GBP: £5.5 Million
Most Expensive Ruby sold in 2019
So there it is, the 10 most expensive gemstones sold in 2019. Sale prices were significantly lower in 2019 than in 2018, however one Emerald did make the Most Expensive Emeralds list.
If you enjoyed this post then check out the Most Expensive Diamonds sold in 2019 post. We would like the thank Christie’s and Sotheby’s for the images used in this post.
