Diamonds were dominant in the Dec. 6 Signature® Jewelry Auction at Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas, capturing the imagination of collectors and a place in nine of the Top 10 lots in the entire $1 million+ Jewelry side of the event. The fine timepieces portion of the auction was held on Dec. 7 and realized $1.2 million.

A compelling Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold and Platinum ring came in at $37,343 to occupy the top slot in the auction. Featuring a radiant-cut diamond measuring 9.05 x 8.30 x 5.50 mm, and weighing approximately 4.33 carats, the ring is enhanced by trapezoid and full-cut diamonds for a total weight of approximately 1.75 carats, set in platinum, with 18k yellow gold accents.

Not far behind, at a final price of $33,460, came a superb Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Black Onyx, Gold Jewelry Suite from the Panthere de Cartier Collection. The striking set includes one necklace featuring full-cut diamonds enhanced by carved black onyx, pavé set in 18k yellow gold; one pair of matching earrings with cultured pearl highlights together with a matching ring. Total diamond weight for the suite is approximately 7.00 carats.

Two superlative diamond rings followed to satisfy the demand of high-end collectors as a Diamond and Gold ring featuring an emerald-cut diamond measuring 11.90 x 8.00 x 5.75 mm and weighing approximately 5.00 carats, enhanced by full-cut diamonds, flush set in 18k yellow gold, with a total diamond weight of approximately 5.75 carats, brought $28,680, while an Art Deco Diamond and White Gold Ring, featuring a European-cut diamond measuring 12.50 - 12.30 x 6.25 mm and weighing approximately 5.85 carats, with bezel set in decorative 14k white gold, also realized $26,680.

An elegant and altogether graceful Diamond and Gold Jewelry Suite garnered a good amount of attention and, subsequently, heated bidding to finish the day at $26,290. The suite includes a necklace featuring marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 20.90 carats, enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 19.80 carats, further enhanced by pear-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.20 carats, accented by baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.60 carats. This was presented together with a matching bracelet featuring marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.35 carats, enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.30 carats, accented by baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.85 carats, set in 18k white gold. Total diamond weight for the suite is approximately 62.00 carats.