There is this global concession that diamonds could very well be the culmination of precious gemstones or jewelry. Around the world, since time immemorial, the hardest crystal has been regarded by a variety of cultures in many different ways but with a common denominator: a treasure.
There is this global concession that diamonds could very well be the culmination of precious gemstones or jewelry.
Hence, diamond news is no trifling pronouncement especially for a historical, invaluable piece. Among the important watches to be auctioned by Christie’s is the Vacheron Constantin Lord Kalla, from the Kalla line of watches launched in 1981.
Specifically, the Lord Kalla is an 18k gold and diamond bracelet watch, tiled with 309 rectangular cut diamonds. Considering how intricate the process was to generate a diamond and added with supreme horology from the creator, it was to no contest that this Kalla was the most expensive timepiece of its time.
The dial is embellished with “26 pave-set baguette-cut diamonds on a gold plate and the bezel with 24 baguette-cut diamonds, while the integrated 18k bracelet and clasp are covered with 38 rows of baguette-cut diamonds mounted in 18K gold,” according to Christie’s.
This regal jewelry has an estimated value of $150,000 to $250,000, and will be featured in the Hong Kong Christie’s auction on May 30.
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Source: Christie’s
