{"id":23233,"date":"2016-04-18T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/?p=23233"},"modified":"2016-04-17T18:38:03","modified_gmt":"2016-04-18T01:38:03","slug":"dazzling-gems-sothebys-magnificent-jewels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/scottsdale-fashion-obsessions\/dazzling-gems-sothebys-magnificent-jewels","title":{"rendered":"Dazzling Gems at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sotheby\u2019s Magnificent Jewels collection is always a dazzling sight to behold of some of the world\u2019s most stunning gemstones and jewelry.<\/p>\n

I had the unique opportunity of checking out the current Sotheby\u2019s Magnificent Jewels collection in New York, which is set for auction this Tuesday, April 19.<\/p>\n

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The rare Shirley Temple Blue Diamond leads the current grouping of glorious gems and jewels. Shirley\u2019s father, George Temple, first purchased<\/a> the fancy blue 9.54 carat-cushion cut diamond ring in 1940 as a gift to commemorate his daughter\u2019s 12th<\/sup> birthday and starring role in the film \u201cThe Blue Bird,\u201d where Temple plays a young girl who is sent by a fairy to find the bluebird of happiness along with her brother.<\/p>\n

At the time, Mr. Temple paid a mere $7,210 for the stone, which is now valued by Sotheby\u2019s New York to achieve a sale between $25 million and $35 million at auction.<\/p>\n

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In my hand now: one more treasure from #SothebysGeneva upcoming sale: the Unique Pink Diamond, 15.38 carats, Fancy Vivid Pink, VVS2. Beyond belief. On view @sothebys #NYC #SothebysJewels @nofilter #thinkpink<\/a><\/p>\n

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