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Pre-Auction Analysis: Christie’s Hong Kong, October 29 th, 2024

By FCRF Team | 27.10.24
Pre-Auction Analysis: Christie’s Hong Kong, October 29 th, 2024

Magnificent Jewels

Our Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Pre-Auction Analysis focuses on elements that are not always visible to the untrained eye. We discuss characteristics such as Inner-Grade, Color Dispersion, and Undertone – collectively termed IDU. Professionals use the IDU method intuitively when analyzing a Fancy Color Diamond. The acronym we use makes these elements easier to remember. 

Members who read this analysis should see it as a valuable supplement to the GIA report. A detailed explanation of the FCRF’s grading methodology can be found at the end of this article. We recommend reviewing it closely to broaden one’s professional vocabulary for describing fancy color diamonds to clients.  

Please note that we analyze and grade diamonds under LED lights and relative to their grade on the GIA report.

The Grades

We use grades 1, 2, 3, and 4, with 1 being the lowest grade. Grade “4+” is granted in rare cases and denotes diamonds with exceptional characteristics. diamonds that receive a minimum total IDU score of 9 without a red remark pass the industry premium threshold and can be traded easily. Fancy Color Diamonds that are graded 10 or above (without a quality remark) are usually sought after by high-end jewelers and collectors.

For your convenience, we have added direct links to diamonds’ GIA reports and FCRF rarity stats.

  • All images in this analysis were taken with an iPhone 14 Pro; no filters were applied.
  • All auction valuations are per-carat and listed in US Dollars.
  • The FCRF evaluates chosen diamonds during each auction based on expert judgments.
Disclaimer
This analysis reflects the opinions of the FCRF professional team. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or not buy a particular diamond. Buyers assume the responsibility of verifying any information with the auction house. At times, mistakes can happen in the visual analysis and report placement. Therefore, one should not rely solely on this analysis for buying purposes.
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Lot 1825

Description: 3.13 ct, Fancy Yellow, Cushion, VS1
High Auction Estimation: $4,937 pc
Price Realized: $6,734 pc

GIA   Rarity   Diary
True Face-Up: Equivalent to that of a 3.30 Carat which is ~5.7% Larger than the average

Analysis: A 3.13-carat Fancy Yellow cushion-cut diamond with a

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