Sotheby’s auctions of jewelry are coming back

The great auctions of great jewels are coming back: Sotheby’s March 18 will feature a selection of vintage jewelry and ancient pieces signed by some of the biggest producers in the world, including Cartier, Bulgari and Boucheron. The London Fine Jewels sale covers different eras of jewelry history, from the delicate creations of 18th century up to the new forms of Art Deco and the allure of modern style. But not only: for the fans of jewels will be auctioned also a rare collection of jewelry designs dated 1780.

One of the most valuable pieces is this brooch-pendant diamond of 1930, made by a series of tassels and diamond cutting different, with a large stone in the center. It is estimated between 33,500 and 46,900 Euros. The auction also includes examples of jewelry late 19th century, including two-brooches pendants with emeralds and diamonds. Always with a green gem stone is a ring with cabochon signed Tiffany & Co, valued between € 26800-40200. Among the pieces inspired by Art Deco there is a piece made by the Laboratory of Henri Picq, in Paris. The jeweler, which worked in the Marais area, was the author, from the early years of the 20th century until the end of 1920, of some the most iconic designs of the period. Working largely, but not exclusively, for Cartier, has pioneered the use of new materials and has performed some of the most avant-garde creations. Among other things, Picq was the creator of the first Tutti Frutti Cartier, which was initially defined only as “pierres de couleur.” Made in 1920, the brooch garland that will be auctioned, meets emeralds, rubies and sapphires and is an early example of the style Tutti Frutti (evaluation: 4050-6700 EUR). About Cartier: there is a brooch coral signed by French jeweler, made with enamel and diamonds of 1930 shaped ladybug (8100-10800 €) and a diamond brooch in the shape of 1940 fox, with citrine, emerald pear-shaped and a sapphire trapezoidal (8100-10800 €). Finally, to signal a brooch with ruby ​​and diamonds Marchak, 1960, rose-shaped (13400-20100 euro) and a ring with ruby ​​and diamonds (4050-6700 euro). Federico Graglia