For the very first time, an Indian jewellery masterpiece putting contemporary Indian jewellery on the global map went under the hammer at Christies. The “Golconda Lotus Necklace”, a magnum opus from India, a masterpiece by brand Nirav Modi fetched Rs. 16.29 crores at Christies Hong Kong.

This necklace, which is the first piece created by brand Nirav Modi for an exclusive collection is one of a kind piece with a rare flawless 12.29 carat Golconda diamond and rare Argyle pink diamonds which well deserves its positioning as one of the finest pieces of jewellery to reach a prestigious international auction house.

The Golconda diamond is combined with 34 best pink diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australia. These rare pink diamonds are a legacy to the beautiful Argyle diamonds. The resulting neck piece is linked by special diamond chains, the cutting of these diamonds took over a year to develop. The neck piece is a symphony of colour and light. The diamond chains allow for a flexible link using hardly any metal. This necklace, as an artistic expression, merits administration not only for the actual material used, but also for the creativity and design along with technical excellence.