LOT #55347 |
Current Bid: $1,225,000
Fancy Pink Diamond, Diamond, Gold Ring. ...
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Description
Fancy Pink Diamond, Diamond, Gold RingStones: Oval-shaped fancy pink diamond
weighing 6.17 carats; full-cut near colorless
diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat
Metal: 18k white and rose gold
Gross Weight: 8.90 grams
Size: 6-3/4 (sizeable)
GIA Report # 10883041, dated June 23, 2025,
stating Natural, Fancy Pink color, VVS2 clarity
The Angelina
A truly exceptional natural Fancy Pink diamond weighing 6.17 carats. Her rarity becomes even more profound when one considers how these gems are created. Natural pink diamonds are formed deep within the earth's crust, where extreme heat and pressure alter their molecular structure. This rare "deformation" bends light in a way that produces their signature pink hue. Most natural pinks that survive are small, heavily included, or fractured-making the 6.17-carat, VVS2 Fancy Pink Angelina an extraordinary accident of nature.
Stones of this caliber are seldom seen at auction. Over-5-carat, high-clarity Fancy Pink diamonds are among the rarest on earth, and demand has only grown stronger. According to the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), fancy pinks have appreciated by roughly 116% over the past decade, outpacing all other fancy color categories for their investment potential.
From the Estate of Willa Dean Lyon
Estimate: $1,200,000 - $1,800,000.
Condition Report*:
Diamonds:
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VVS
Shape(s): Full-Cut
Count: 100+
Certified Diamonds:
Stone: 1
Lab: GIA
Certification #: 10883041
Carat: 6.17
Color: Fancy Pink
Clarity: VVS2
Shape: Oval Modified Brilliant
Metals:
Gold
Rose Gold
Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: The odds of a diamond forming with both a notable fancy pink hue and significant carat weight are beyond rare. Statistically, such occurrences verge on the improbable. Fewer than 0.01% of all diamonds mined annually display natural pink coloration, and those surpassing 5 carats with richly saturated tone reside at the absolute pinnacle of rarity, gems so scarce that few ever have the privilege to witness one.
This 12.91 × 10.04 × 6.36 mm example exhibits no fluorescence and has been graded VVS2 clarity, with the sole clarity characteristic being a minute, non–eye-visible chip at one crown facet junction. Importantly, there is a GIA working diagram indicating that this surface blemish could be re-polished resulting in VVS1 clarity grade.
Please note that the under gallery of this ring has an 18k rose gold cup, while the overall shank is composed of 18k white gold. Notably, the setting allows generous space between the rose gold gallery and the diamond’s pavilion, permitting full inspection and allowing light to cascade through the stone from every angle.
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Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact,
and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Avg Color: G-H-I
Avg Clarity: VVS
Shape(s): Full-Cut
Count: 100+
Certified Diamonds:
Stone: 1
Lab: GIA
Certification #: 10883041
Carat: 6.17
Color: Fancy Pink
Clarity: VVS2
Shape: Oval Modified Brilliant
Metals:
Gold
Rose Gold
Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: The odds of a diamond forming with both a notable fancy pink hue and significant carat weight are beyond rare. Statistically, such occurrences verge on the improbable. Fewer than 0.01% of all diamonds mined annually display natural pink coloration, and those surpassing 5 carats with richly saturated tone reside at the absolute pinnacle of rarity, gems so scarce that few ever have the privilege to witness one.
This 12.91 × 10.04 × 6.36 mm example exhibits no fluorescence and has been graded VVS2 clarity, with the sole clarity characteristic being a minute, non–eye-visible chip at one crown facet junction. Importantly, there is a GIA working diagram indicating that this surface blemish could be re-polished resulting in VVS1 clarity grade.
Please note that the under gallery of this ring has an 18k rose gold cup, while the overall shank is composed of 18k white gold. Notably, the setting allows generous space between the rose gold gallery and the diamond’s pavilion, permitting full inspection and allowing light to cascade through the stone from every angle.
Auction Info
2025 December 3 Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction #5575 (go to Auction Home page)
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3rd
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3rd
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