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The endless prose on fine jewellery never seems to fully capture its power to fascinate and beguile. Sotheby’s Diamonds celebrates the creations that have ensnared generations of men and women, artists and muses, designers and craftsmen at their new London Salon. At Sotheby’s Diamonds, the jewel itself is the muse, theme and inspiration. Each jewel starts with the stone, each concept and design revolves around a particular diamond, which becomes its central theme, its hero and shining light. The diamonds at Sotheby’s demand the dedication and patience of a medieval miniaturist and the finest of brush strokes. Each piece is prized as artworks in their own right. Seen here is the intense colour and shimmering light of the Grand Bleu, epitomising elegance and sensuality. A souvenir of endless days spent drenched in the sun and balmy summer nights, this sultry 3.91-carat fancy deep brownish orangey yellow cushion cut diamond is enclosed in a lush border of sizzling orange pink sapphires and garnets. At 34–35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA