Sotheby’s is set to dazzle collectors at its upcoming High Jewelry auction on June 13 in New York, with colored diamonds and iconic designs taking center stage. Leading the sale is a Graff diamond ring featuring a 35.01-carat, emerald-cut, D-color, VVS-clarity diamond, flanked by triangle-shaped diamonds, expected to fetch up to $3 million.

Among the highlights is a selection of colored diamond pieces, including a 5.02-carat fancy-pink diamond ring by Valentin Magro (est. $2 million), and a 2.02-carat fancy-vivid-blue diamond ring by the same designer (est. $1.8 million). A 26.19-carat fancy-vivid-yellow diamond ring, accented with D-color diamonds, is estimated at $1 million.

The auction features several important private collections. From the estate of Emily Vanderbilt Wade, a Marcus & Co. necklace showcasing a 9.60-carat Burmese ruby surrounded by diamonds and rubies is expected to reach $2 million. Another notable collection, Joie de Vivre: A Journey in Jewels, includes 13 sentimental gifts spanning a 60-year marriage, with standout pieces like Graff earrings set with Colombian emeralds and diamonds, estimated at $2.5 million.

Additional highlights include:

• A pair of unmounted pear-shaped, D-flawless diamonds (10.32 and 10.11 carats) with a high estimate of $1.5 million.

• An unmounted 17.05-carat D-color, VVS1-clarity emerald-cut diamond, valued at $700,000 to $900,000.

• A rare 0.47-carat fancy-red diamond, with no reserve and an estimate of up to $700,000.

• A JAR ring with an 8.63-carat Colombian emerald, priced up to $700,000.

The auction will also showcase a group of five Art Nouveau jewels by René Lalique, offering collectors a chance to own a piece of design history.

Sotheby’s continues to attract global interest with this stellar lineup, celebrating rarity, craftsmanship, and storied provenance.