The men in the venue were relatively immune to jewelry, but the ladies and celebrities couldn't help but exclaimed after seeing these diamond jewelry. Even Julie, who was chatting with Zhuang Rui just now, was no exception.
, that pretty face was full of intoxication.
However, Zhuang Rui was extremely disappointed after seeing these jewels. Although these jewels are valuable, they have no cultural relic value. Buying them back can only serve to maintain and increase the value. Moreover, Zhuang Rui doesn't think much of it.
When you look up, you can see that the value of several top-quality jewelry in his hands is far beyond what these jewelry can compare with.
"Mr. Zhuang, these are just appetizers. There must be something you are interested in in the back..."
Danny didn't know when he stood behind Zhuang Rui. After finishing speaking, he handed Zhuang Rui a number plate. The number on it was eighteen, which was exactly the number on the label Zhuang Rui put on his chest.
Looking around, Zhuang Rui found that many waiters were holding such number plates and handing them out according to the numbers on the tags of the guests in the venue. This should be used to identify each person's identity during the auction later.
.
"Oh? Danny, do you know what I'm interested in?"
Zhuang Rui raised his brows and said with a half-smile. From the time he promised his fourth wife to participate in this charity auction until now, it has only been one day, leaving little time for Bonadette to check his identity.
After Danny heard Zhuang Rui's words, he smiled and said: "Mr. Zhuang, you are a well-known antique collector and appraiser in China. Don't worry, there must be items you like in Mr. Bonadette's collection..."
"Haha, I'm looking forward to it very much too, but Danny, do you know what that is?"
Danny's words gave Zhuang Rui a new understanding of the power of these world's top wealthy people. Just imagine if the other party can find out the Ouyang family behind him, how can he not know his hobby of collecting antiques? Since Danny can tell this
If so, I guess there will be antiques and other items later.
However, the perspectives and aesthetic values of Chinese and foreigners in appreciating objects are very different. Since China was first famous for exporting porcelain, to this day, foreign collectors prefer to collect ancient Chinese porcelain, so the price of porcelain is also different abroad.
On the high side.
Although there are many high-quality porcelains in the hands of foreign collectors, Zhuang Rui is not very interested in porcelain. He would rather see some antique collections that cannot be seen in China on such occasions.
Danny seemed to want to retain some suspense, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhuang, I heard that it is something from your country five hundred years ago. As for what it is, I don't know exactly..."
"Things from five hundred years ago?"
Zhuang Rui frowned when he heard this. It should be an object from the Ming Dynasty. However, except for the large number of porcelain calligraphy and paintings that survive in the Ming Dynasty, there seems to be nothing special that Zhuang Rui is interested in.
However, since there are Chinese antiques, Zhuang Rui calmed down and took them back to China if he found them attractive. Anyway, he gained a lot from this trip, and making some contributions to the American people is also a great merit.
"Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, you are welcome to travel thousands of miles to participate in this xxx charity auction. All the items in this auction were donated by Mr. Bonadette. Let us express our warm
Applause, to Mr. Bonadette..."
At this time, all the first batch of auction items had entered the venue. A very famous talk show host in the United States served as the emcee of the auction. The atmosphere in the venue quickly changed with her words.
Was mobilized.
"Okay, all the ladies present are looking at the jewelry, and the men are all looking at the ladies. I think... no one is looking at me anymore. So, let's start the auction of the first item today. The famous auctioneer Youqing
Mr. William..."
The words of the female talk show host made everyone laugh. A white man in his fifties with slightly white sideburns and a tuxedo stood in front of the temporary auction table and bowed slightly to the audience. His good manners
The gentleman's demeanor attracted warm applause from everyone.
"The first item to be auctioned below is a ruby on the scepter of George II of the Hanoverian Dynasty. This is a natural ruby produced in Sri Lanka, weighing 65.6 carats. It is a precious six-ray star ruby, more than the famous
The Carmen Lucia ruby has many more to come, it can be said to be a unique ruby in the world..."
The first auction item that Bonadette took out shocked the entire venue. For these people in the venue, rubies were not uncommon. What was rare was that this ruby was once the throne of King George II of England.
The inlay on the staff!
Many people present are very familiar with George II. This was a British king who loved war. It can be said that it was from him that Britain laid the foundation for its dominance of the sea. During the reign of George II, Britain's global influence
Carrying out military expansion and colonial rule, it successively conquered Canada, India and the Caribbean Islands.
However, the reason why future generations remember George II is not his military achievements, but his very unique and undignified way of death. George II suffered from constipation for many years. In 1760,
In the early morning of October 25, he pushed too hard while defecating, causing a sudden heart attack. The unfortunate King George II of the British Empire died on the toilet.
"Mr. William, if today's auction is George II's toilet, I think... everyone will be more interested..."
Suddenly a voice came to mind in the crowd. It was obvious that this person was very familiar with British history, and his words also made many people who knew this history laugh. On this occasion, everyone had the same identity, so his words were very different.
of relaxation.
However, it is undeniable that this ruby is a precious item in terms of its own value and historical value. You must know that since entering the 18th century, Britain has always been the undisputed maritime leader.
The overlords of the United Kingdom have always plundered the wealth of other countries wantonly. However, the treasures of the British royal family have been inherited and preserved in an orderly manner, and it is rare to hear that they have been passed down.
Therefore, this ruby once embedded in the scepter of George II is definitely a rare treasure for gem collectors.
Zhuang Rui also looked at the ruby carefully. The whole gem was hexagonal, with a smooth back and a very bright color. Under the refraction of the light in the showcase, it flashed an endlessly coquettish and alluring color. The quality was enough to reach the level of rubies.
The best "pigeon blood red".
In the international gem market, people usually refer to bright red rubies as "male rubies" and light red rubies as "female rubies." This ruby, which was once embedded in George II's battle of power, is exactly the same.
It is a "male ruby".
A trace of aura overflowed from Zhuang Rui's eyes, and he quietly passed through the crystal glass display case and touched the ruby. Suddenly, a rich red aura appeared in front of Zhuang Rui, wrapping the aura it released inside.
, making Zhuang Rui's eyes warm and comfortable.
Zhuang Rui didn't do much research on diamonds and gemstones other than jade, but after seeing this ruby, he couldn't help but feel like he had it in his pocket. Of course, there is also a bit of national sentiment in it.
At that time, Britain took away so many antiques from China, and it disgusted them to have a British treasure.
"The bottom auction price of this ruby is US$8.8 million, and each increase is US$100,000. Distinguished gentlemen and ladies, you can bid..."
After William on the stage briefly popularized the knowledge of rubies to everyone, he finally kicked off today's auction. The price of US$8.8 million also made some celebrities in the audience who were not so wealthy talk about it.
There was a hissing sound.
"Nine million dollars..."
In such an occasion, there is no need to worry that the object brought out by the owner will not be auctioned. When William spoke loudly, someone raised the sign in his hand.
"Ten million dollars..."
"Ten and a half million dollars..."
"Eleven million dollars..."
As if to show off his wealth, every bid was incremented by US$500,000 or US$1 million, and the most basic starting price of US$100,000 was never called out. There was no way, it couldn't be lost.
Get up for that person.
"Oh, Peter, I want that ruby. Oh my God, it's so beautiful..."
A voice rang from beside Zhuang Rui, and he looked sideways, but it was Pete, the handsome boy who had made Julie successfully transform from a junior high school student to a big wife. He didn't know when he also came in. At this moment, Julie was using her fiery red lips to whisper in Pete's ear.
Whispering quietly.
No matter how much money a man has, he can't resist the harm of prodigal old ladies. Pitt's resistance to Jolie is obviously not as good as his original wife. He directly raised the number plate in his hand and shouted: "I will pay 13 million..."
"Fourteen million dollars..."
"Sixteen million..."
"Twenty million dollars..."
However, Mr. Pitt obviously underestimated the financial strength of everyone in the audience at this moment, especially his action of holding Jolie's waist, which made many old men angry in the eyes. As soon as Pitt finished speaking, the bidding price kept rising.
In just twenty or thirty seconds, the price climbed directly to a high price of twenty million US dollars.
"This...isn't this too outrageous?"
"Twenty...twenty million dollars, are there any friends who want to bid?"
This sudden change not only stunned the handsome guy Pete, but even the auctioneer William on the stage was a little unable to react. Before he had time to show off his superb auction skills, the price unexpectedly climbed above his psychological price.
