The catalog features 700 lots, including pieces from renowned luxury houses, diamonds, and colored gemstones. The sale will take place on November 23rd and 24th.
Jewelry to celebrate the end of the year—or perhaps to treat yourself to a special gift. Finarte’s “Important Jewelry” auction returns to Milan with over 700 lots. The collection includes pieces from prestigious houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Mario Buccellati, and Pomellato, alongside high-quality diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, as well as a curated selection of vintage and designer jewelry. The auction will be held over two afternoon sessions.
The catalog also features loose gemstones, including untreated Burmese rubies and sapphires from Ceylon and Burma, as well as fancy-colored diamonds. Highlights include a 6.59-carat diamond (G color, VVS2 clarity; lot 243, starting bid €100,000) and a rare 5.17-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond (VS1 clarity; lot 645, starting bid €80,000).
Among the colored gemstones, notable pieces include a ring featuring an oval-cut ruby weighing 5.85 carats (lot 744, starting bid €50,000) and a *demi-parure* set with oval-cut, cabochon-style Burmese rubies, totaling approximately 88.90 carats (lot 732, starting bid €25,000). Colombian emeralds are featured in a pair of earrings set with pear-cut emeralds totaling approximately 26.20 carats (lot 751, 10,000) and a brooch-pendant featuring an emerald of approximately 17.15 carats (lot 239, 10,000). Also offered are an oval-cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 25.56 carats (lot 563, 15,000) and a triangular-cut Paraiba tourmaline weighing 3.80 carats (lot 617, 15,000).
Among the jewelry pieces is a two-strand necklace of natural saltwater pearls, with diameters ranging from approximately 7.80 to 14.50 millimeters, finished with a clasp set with old-mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 6.50 carats (lot 747, 40,000). The catalog also includes a necklace featuring pear-cut, brilliant-cut, and baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 59.30 carats (lot 755, 30,000), as well as a significant diamond bracelet with a total weight of approximately 20 carats (lot 241, 15,000).
Representing major international jewelry houses, the French firm Cartier is featured with a *Panthère* ring (lot 247, 12,000) and the rare *Honeymoon* parure by Cartier Paris—dating from the 1990s—which is distinguished by its sophisticated design of reversible, rounded elements crafted in 18-karat yellow and white gold, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds (lots 145, 146, and 147). Also of particular interest are creations by Tiffany & Co., including a selection of jewelry designed by Angela Cummings in the 1970s and 1980s, featuring hardstone inlays set in 18-karat yellow gold. Highlights include the “Zebra” rigid cuff—showcasing a geometric alternation of gold and black jade or onyx (lot 169, €14,000)—and an asymmetrical cuff bracelet with a two-tone graphic design (lot 170, €18,000). From the same house, there is also a pearl necklace from the “Aria” collection (lot 583, €10,000). Rounding out the selection of major brands are a Bulgari ring featuring a 4.14-carat diamond (lot 242, starting bid €20,000), a brooch and a necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels (lots 214 and 184, with starting bids of €15,000 and €12,000, respectively), and an enameled demi-parure by Mario Buccellati (lot 197, starting bid €10,000).
This auction is exceptionally rich and compelling. In addition to significant gemstones—which remain highly coveted—it offers a vast array of jewelry from the most prominent and renowned luxury houses (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Mario Buccellati, Pomellato, and others). The collection includes vintage and period pieces that exemplify both creative vision and superior craftsmanship—qualities that make them the most sought-after items today. Examples include lot 184, a modular, articulated necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Lot 214, a “scarecrow” brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, and lot 197, a rare and original *demi-parure* by Mario Buccellati featuring his signature engraved texture. Also featured is the iconic *Tubogas* watch-bracelet by Bulgari (lot 152, 1960s)—an original piece crafted in three colors of gold—as well as lots 145–147 by Cartier, including a reversible “pebble” *parure*, and rare pieces by Tiffany & Co. from the 1970s and 80s designed by Angela Cummings.
— Clara Arata, Head of the Jewelry Department, MilanComprising over 700 lots, this auction celebrates the excellence of the goldsmith’s art, taking us on a captivating journey that spans the allure of vintage jewelry and the refinement of contemporary creations. The catalog presents an exceptional selection of colored gemstones, including rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and Paraíba tourmalines. Highlights include a ruby ring (lot 744), emerald earrings (lot 751), a sapphire ring (lot 678), and a Paraíba tourmaline ring (lot 617)—all of which embody the charm and extraordinary chromatic variety of high jewelry.
— Vittoria Tomasini, Head of the Jewelry Department, Rome
The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday, November 20, to Sunday, November 22, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, at the Finarte premises, located at Via dei Bossi 2, Milan. Auction: Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Viewing: Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Milan – Via dei Bossi, 2
