Walska Diamond Bird of Paradise Brooch Flies Away With $10.6 Million

The finely jeweled feathers of this bird of paradise are arresting in their own right. But it’s the vivid yellow diamond suspended from the beak that drove bidding to $10.6 million—a record high price for any Van Cleef & Arpels piece at a Nov. 13 Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva

Sorry, only available for JCK Pro subscribers!

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE

Already a JCK Pro member? Log in

A JCK Pro subscription is your all-access pass to people and resources on the
cutting edge of the retail jewelry industry, from the industry authority you
know and trust

Learn about the Perks of JCK Pro