Vibrant Columbian Emeralds, Fancy Yellow Graff Diamond lead Joshua Kodner’s Lifestyle auction

A 17.81-carat Colombian emerald ring leads Joshua Kodner’s upcoming Lifestyle auction. The AGL & Gubelin-certified emerald is set in platinum with 4.36-carat diamonds on either side. According to an ancient Colombian legend, Fura and Tena were brought to life to inhabit the earth by Are, the supreme god of Muzo. They would remain immortals as long as they stayed faithful to each other. However, when a man named Zarbi entered Fura’s life, she betrayed Tena. The tears that Fura shed upon Tena’s death are said to form the green emeralds found in the Fura and Tena peaks of Muzo in Colombia. 

The sale also features a 13.11-carat fancy yellow diamond ring by Graff. It has VS2 clarity and comes with a GIA certificate. Two smaller diamonds, shaped like bullets, complement the radiant-cut yellow diamond. Bidders interested in accessories will find a Louis Vuitton monogrammed speedy bag and a crystal-studded flame clutch by Judith Leiber. Fine art lots include a Douglas Arthur Teed oil painting of an ancient Middle Eastern street. Find 708 lots of jewelry, fine art, decorative art, automobiles, ethnographic pieces, and other collectibles on Bidsquare.