Four million dollars in the palm of your hand - Tzoffey's 1818 to auction magnificent gems and jewelry during US / International Diamond Week

A unique 100-carat pear shape emerald will be one of many magnificent gemstones to go under the hammer at an auction of exclusive gems and jewelry organized by Tzoffey's 1818 to be held during the inaugural US/International Diamond Week at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), March 17-20. The unique gemstone is accompanied by two smaller pear-shaped emeralds, weighing 50 carats each. Believed to have originated from the same piece of Zambian rough emerald, the three stones - estimated to be worth about US$4 million - is void of any treatments or enhancement processes.

"Emeralds of this quality and size are rarely seen in public," said Avner Sofiov, the owner of the French-Israeli auction house, Tzoffey's. "Almost every emerald that is offered for sale in the market, regardless of its size and quality, has been submitted to some degree of processing to enhance it and improve its overall look. This 100-carat piece, extraordinary in size and quality, did not even get an oil bath. It is completely natural!"

Sofiov, a world expert on emeralds who is also an honorary life president of the Israel Precious Stones and Diamonds Exchange (IPSDE), said the outstanding emerald would be accompanied by two additional pear-shaped emeralds of 50 carats each. The three stones are believed to have originated from the same piece of Zambian rough emerald. "This trio will make for a fabulous set - a pendant and earrings," Sofiov added.

The gems, together with hundreds of other, high-quality gemstones and jewelry pieces, can be viewed in a special viewing area adjacent to the trading hall of the Israel Diamond Exchange, form March 17 to 20. Bids are to be submitted in closed envelopes. The exact time of the auction's conclusion and its results will be announced shortly.

In addition to the Tzoffey's auction, I Hennig/ Fusion Alternatives, and the Rapaport Company will hold two auctions of polished diamonds. These polished auctions are being held in addition to rough diamond tenders organized by I Hennig/Fusion Alternatives and Ediamond.

Buyers will be offered four free hotel nights at the Leonardo Hotel, located opposite the Ramat Gan diamond exchange complex. The complimentary hotel accommodation is being provided courtesy of the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI). Please click here to register for the event.