TOP 10 World’s Most Luxurious Necklaces_ From Nizam to De Grisogono

Dear jewelry lovers, welcome back to our channel, and today we want you to travel with us to the myriad of world's most beautiful necklaces ever to be seen on auctions. And of course, some of them cost millions, as they are designed with diamonds and precious gemstones that shine like stars. But why we chose necklaces? Among the myriad forms of jewelry, necklaces hold a special place as symbols of elegance and sophistication. The world of high-end auctions has witnessed the sale of some of the most beautiful and expensive necklaces, pieces that capture the imagination with their exquisite craftsmanship, historical significance, and astounding price tags. And we are starting with the important historical jewels designed in the Indian style. The Nizam of Hyderabad necklace, $1.94 million. The large diamond necklace, which comes from the famous Maharajas and Mughal magnificence auction, once adorned the neck of Nizam of Hyderabad Maharaja, and is considered one of the largest diamond necklaces from the collection. The eight large diamonds set in this impressive necklace each have an estimated weight of 10 to 15 carats. The modified brilliant cut of these diamonds reflect the advancement of gem faceting in India. Additionally, the openwork setting and symmetrical nature of the necklace's design is the direct result of Western influence. But let's forget about carats and its history, and simply look at the beauty and hard work of the people who were in charge of creating this masterpiece. The necklace elegantly shines from any angle like dozens of stars, but unfortunately it won't be worn again, as it is too heavy like its history. Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Necklace, $4.7 million. This amazing necklace is the epitome of royal Egyptian style designed by Van Cleef and Arpels for Princess Faisa, one of the most attractive of King Farouk's five sisters. The craftsmanship is perfect. The emerald drops hang from the diamond motifs set in a very pure Art Deco style. The necklace is imposing, which is normal as it was worn by Princess Faisa as a court jewel. Yet it is very graceful, and the stones move very gently on the décolleté of the woman who wears the piece. When you look at the pictures of the Egyptian court, some 60 or even 70 years ago, it is very hard to imagine that such a refined world ever existed. All the princesses and ladies who smile on these photographs seem to belong to a fairy tale royal Egyptian land which vanished centuries ago. And after the revolution and the exile of the royal family, many of their jewels were sold and dismounted. Princess Faisa took her Van Cleef and Arpels Art Deco Emerald Necklace and retained for several years before quietly selling it off in the years before she passed away. Too sad, but at least let's remember the history and the remarkable jewelry stories. Anna Hu Yellow Diamond Pipa Necklace, $5.2 million. And now we are diving into the beauty of Chinese jewelry craftsmanship with influence of Western style. Designed by Anna Hu, a young beautiful jewelry designer, the front of this necklace is designed as a Chinese musical instrument pipa, centering upon a cushion-shaped fancy, intense yellow diamond weighing 100 carats, embellished with variously shaped and brilliant cut diamonds, to the scrolled set of diamonds mounted in 18-carat white and yellow gold. As expected, the pipa is detachable and can be worn as pendant brooch, while a section of necklace can also be detached and worn as single earring. We love this necklace so much with its scrolling design, as it is not yet another diamond necklace, but the piece which mirrors the Chinese culture. A traditional Chinese musical instrument, pipa mixed with inspiration from the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, shows Anna's vision for combining her heritage and passions in the form of wearable art. Moreover, yellow diamonds rightfully earn their status being the most luminous of all the colors of the spectrum, capturing our attention more than any other, a color of happiness, optimism, enlightenment and creativity. And do you like this style of necklace? Now we will continue our journey with the all-in-diamond necklace that dazzles from any angle we look at, from the top jewelry brand who searched the inspiration from Indian kings, Van Cleef & Arpels Maharaja Diamond Necklace, $6,000,000. The Maharaja Necklace, a magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels creation, is a transformable diamond necklace and earring set. It features a pear-shaped diamond of 25.50 carats, along with other diamonds of various shapes and sizes. The necklace can be transformed into seven different necklaces, three bracelets, one brooch and four pairs of earrings. This necklace is the best example of transformable jewels that embody the pinnacle of versatility, offering the luxury of multiple looks in a single piece. Van Cleef & Arpels has a rich history of creating high jewelry for royalty, including Maharajas and Maharanis, and the creation of this example shows the brand's dedication to craftsmanship and intricate design of the past, present and future. We wonder if anyone will wear this necklace at all, or will it be kept inside the jewelry collection of someone's private house? Briolette of India Necklace, $7,000,000. The 90-carat Briolette of India Diamond Necklace by Harry Winston was seen during an auction of the 700-piece jewelry collection of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten at Christie's Geneva, Switzerland. While it's hard to believe, a spectacular, colorless Briolette diamond was likely mined in the famous mines at Golconda, and was first mentioned in the 12th century, making it the oldest diamond ever recorded, even more than the Koh-i-Noor diamond. By the middle of the 12th century, the Briolette of India had found its way to Europe, where it was owned by Eleanor of Aquitaine, the then Queen of France, who may have acquired the diamond in the Middle East. Later the jewel probably became a part of the French crown jewels, though wasn't notably distinguished and was either stolen or sold. Closer to modern days, the Briolette of India was set in the spectacular Harry Winston necklace, and sold to a European client, who tuned out to be Austrian billionaire Helmut Horten for his young wife Heidi. The all-in-diamond necklace is transformable. Two portions of the chain are detachable and may be worn as bracelets, while the diamond pendant can also be attached to one of the bracelets. However, after the magnificent sale, we haven't heard about the diamond necklace anymore, and wonder if we will see it again at auction. India Tutti Frutti Necklace $8.7 Million If you like colorful gems and unusual necklaces, this one can capture your heart. A platinum and gold Cartier India Tutti Frutti Necklace sold for $8.7 million at Christie's Hong Kong is considered one of the priciest from its Indian collection. This multi-gem jewel features carved rubies, emeralds, sapphires, round diamonds, and beads. It's not a secret that Cartier has a long history of creating jewels taking its inspiration from India. Earlier, they were known simply as Pierre de Couleur colored stones, although Jacques Cartier also referred to them as Hindu jewels. And did you know that the first Tutti Frutti necklace was made for Queen Alexandra of Great Britain to be worn with three Indian gowns she received as a gift? This Cartier's Tutti Frutti style exemplify a Western cultural fascination with Asia in the Art Deco period. Sapphires, rubies, emeralds engraved or sculpted in the shape of leaves, buds, and berries cut into cabochons, smooth or fluted beads. And do you love this style? And now let's have a look at Bluebell of Asia $11.3 Million Here is one of the most stunning sapphire and diamond necklace that was auctioned off for the second time this June at Christie's Geneva. Moreover, this beauty is also shrouded in a mystery that no one has solved to date. The Bluebell of Asia is a famed 392.52 carat untreated blue sapphire known for its size and the record-breaking price it fetched at auction. Discovered in Sri Lanka in 1926, it's considered one of the largest and most valuable sapphires in the world. It is suspended on a brilliant cut diamond tassel pendant and mounted on a diamond and white gold necklace. In 1937, the Bluebell of Asia was sold to British motor magnate Lord Nuffield from Morris Motors Ltd. The reason behind his purchase of the Bluebell of Asia were mysterious. It was reported that the sapphire was to be presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on her coronation day, on the 12th of May 1937, but we know she never received this gem. The truth is that the Bluebell disappeared into private hands and that its location was unknown for the next 35 years. A Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Necklace $13 Million Let's have a look at the necklace that deserves its best with Burmese rubies serving as a focal point from Acetara Jewelry brand. Designed as an articulated brilliant cut diamond lattice work band centering on a line of graduated pear-shaped diamonds, 13 pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 5.14 to 1 carats framed by two rows of oval and cushion-shaped rubies weighing approximately 7.02 to 1.10 carats. To the brilliant cut diamond-linked back chain accented with a pear-shaped diamond, the necklace is mounted in 18-carat white gold. The rubies exhibit a highly matching vivid color and an outstanding fine purity rarely encountered in rubies of Burmese origin. While rubies are associated with fire and passion, this necklace gives a unique feeling of purity and admiration. And what do you think? Hutton-Divani Jade Necklace $27.4 Million The jaded bead ruby and diamond necklace fetched a record-breaking price at the time of the Sotheby's Hong Kong auction where it was sold to the Cartier collection. At the time, the sale created a world record as both a Cartier piece and a jadeite jewel. Labeled as the greatest jadeite bead necklace of historical importance by the auction house, the necklace comprises 27 graduated jadeite beads of highly translucent bright emerald green color completed by a clasp set with Calibre-cut rubies and baguette diamonds mounted in platinum and 18-carat yellow gold. The piece is nearly 530 millimeters in length, unsigned. The iconic piece of jewelry was gifted to Barbara Hutton, one of America's richest heiresses, by her father when she married her first husband, Prince Alexis Devani. Hence comes the name, Hutton-Divani Jade Necklace. We love this piece of jewelry mainly because it is made of jadeite, the beloved gem of Imperial China. And while some believe that the beads were looted from the Chinese Imperial family during the Opium Wars and were recreated by Cartier in this particular setting, there is still no solid proof of that. And finally, let's see one more magnificent necklace, which you may say doesn't cost this amount. However, let's have a look. De Grisogono Necklace, $33.7 million. In 2017, auction house Christie's joined hands with luxury Swiss jeweler De Grisogono, and the result is a collection of exquisite pieces. The crown of the lot is this emerald and diamond necklace, featuring a massive 163.4 one-carat rock. This expensive diamond is actually crafted from an even larger 404.20-carat rock, which was mined in eastern Angola's Lulo mine. The gem is carefully incorporated into an asymmetric necklace, lined with 18 smaller emerald-cut diamonds on one side. On the other are two rows of pear-shaped and brilliant-cut emeralds of various sizes, forming a lucidly curved silhouette. This silhouette, however, reminds us of a flexible, tiny snake, don't you think so? Also, the diamond can be detached, thanks to a mechanism developed specifically to allow the owner to easily remove the stone, as well as offering maximum security. This diamond is the 27th largest of its kind in the world, and was acquired up by an anonymous buyer at the Geneva auction. And indeed, the diamond outshines the necklace itself, wanting us to see it as a separate piece of jewelry, maybe a brooch or a ring. However, there are thousands of beautiful necklaces out there, some hidden away and some showing up at red carpets. And for the next video, we'll show you a collection of historic tiaras to ever appear at auction. For now, did you like this video? Write down your favorite necklace and why. Do you love to watch auction or high jewelry overviews? If yes, let us know about topics you are interested in. And don't forget to subscribe. See you on our next diamond journey.