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Diamonds flies with the Ponte Casa D’Aste

Positive results for the jewelery auction organized by the Ponte Casa D’Aste at Palazzo Crivelli, in Milan. The result indicates over 3.5 million euros awarded, a 128% revaluation of estimates and with 85% of lots sold. Shining above all was the 7.45 carat E graded white shuttle diamond which sold for 252,000. Among the top lotus also the bracelet signed Pederzani with rectangular diamonds for a total of 36 carats sold for 119,700 euros.

Anello in oro bianco con diamante a navette di ct. 7,45. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
White gold ring with shuttle diamond of ct. 7.45. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Good result also for the ring with an octagonal sapphire of 9.30 carats sold for 100,800 euros. A chain with a 4.94-carat briolette diamond found a buyer for 81,900 euros, while the 46 carats of a 1950s bracelet were sold for 75,600 euros. The ring with diamonds for 7.30 carats and an octagonal emerald of 10.47 carats was sold for 56,700 euros, while the ring with diamonds and oval sapphire of 20.33 carats reached 44,100 euros. Finally, the Tiffany & Co pendant with a large drop-shaped natural pearl was sold for 41,580 euros.
Bracciale firmato Pederzani con diamanti rettangolari per complessivi 36 carati
Bracelet signed Pederzani with rectangular diamonds for a total of 36 carats. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Spilla a ramo fogliato in oro bianco con diamanti a goccia e navette per complessivi ct. 25,00 circa. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Pandolfini auction of jewels and watches

Pandolfini also participates in the classic series of end-of-year auctions. Jewelery and watches are in the catalog in the sale on 29 and 30 November in Florence, in the historic headquarters of Palazzo Ramirez Montalvo. The double day of auctions opens with jewels, among which pieces signed by major Maisons stand out, such as the Tulle bracelet by Buccellati in silver and gold, made of woven mesh and embellished with pink and old-cut diamonds. The result of the innovative gold processing created by the founder Mario Buccellati, who was inspired by Gothic architecture and Venetian lace, the bracelet on auction is a piece of high jewellery, which best represents the Italian brand.

Bracciale Tulle di Buccellati in argento e oro
Tulle bracelet by Buccellati in silver and gold

The Bulgari Serpenti Viper bracelet in white gold and pavé diamonds also stands out, its shape now a symbol of the Maison in the common imagination. Among the jewels in the catalog there are also a chain necklace with colored stones and diamonds by Mauboussin, and the Twist bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, composed of a woven link in yellow gold intertwined with a string of pearls. Among the top lots is a long chain link necklace in white gold with an engraved 45-carat emerald, from which a pendant embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds starts. Alongside it, another necklace in white gold sprinkled with brilliant-cut diamonds and shuttles, with the pendant part embellished with a pear-cut emerald.
Bracciale Bulgari Serpenti Viper in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti
Bulgari Serpenti Viper bracelet in white gold and pavé diamonds

Among the lots dedicated to colored stones, then, a perforated band ring in yellow gold and diamonds goes up for auction, in the center of which is positioned an oval-cut Burmese ruby and a ring in platinum gold with a round-cut Burmese sapphire surrounded by round-cut diamonds. brilliant and baguette and a white gold ring with a large octagonal cut minor enhancement Colombian emerald, surrounded by baguette and brilliant cut diamonds.
Anello con grande smeraldo colombiano e diamanti
Ring with large Colombian emerald and diamonds

The watch auction includes timepieces from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier. For enthusiasts, a collection of Rolex Daytonas is offered, in steel, in 18kt gold, with mother-of-pearl dials. There is no shortage of classic Datejusts in gold and steel to complete the list of various Rolex models offered, both elegant and sporty. There are also various recent Submariners, from the Hulk, to the green bezel Kermit, to the most precious in 18kt yellow gold. The proposal is also completed by various GMT Masters, from the Pepsi, Coke and Batman rings, finishing with two beautiful Milgauss in the two white glass and green glass variants.
Bracciale Twist di Van Cleef & Arpels
Twist bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels

Two Patek Philippe Nautilus in steel, a 3700 and a 5712 complete with kit. As for Patek’s vintage, a rare Patek Philippe Tonneau in yellow gold is offered. Cartier is also present with the Maison’s timeless models, among which emerges, in this selection, a splendid example of the Cartier Tank Cintree in yellow gold from the 1920s.
The precious lots, before going to auction, will be on display from 16 to 19 November in the Milan office in via Manzoni 45, and from 25 to 28 November in Florence, at Palazzo Ramirez Montalvo. The two catalogs dedicated to jewelery and wrist and pocket watches were edited by the department head Cesare Bianchi together with experts in the sector and the Auction House.

Jewelery and watches on auction with Il Ponte

Jewelery and watches are the protagonists of Il Ponte Casa d’Aste’s end-of-year sales. The jewels will be sold on 30 November and 1 December 2023, while the watches on 4 December, again at Palazzo Crivelli, in Milan. The selection offered is very broad, around 500 pieces, including vintage jewels, signed by great Maisons, and collectible timepieces.
Among the jewels there are large-carat diamonds, such as the 7.45-carat shuttle-cut gem, classified as E color (estimate 130,000-170,000 euros).

Anello in oro bianco con diamante a navette di ct. 7,45. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
White gold ring with shuttle diamond of ct. 7.45. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Another 25 carats of diamonds adorn a branch-shaped brooch (estimated at 52,000-58,000 euros), while a round old-cut diamond of over 10 carats is estimated at between 29,000 and 39,000 euros. Also up for auction is an oval sapphire weighing 20.33 carats (50,000-60,000), a fancy yellow diamond weighing 3.02 carats (12,500-15,000) and an octagonal Colombian emerald weighing 10.47 carats (19,000-24,000).

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti rotondi e navette per complessivi ct. 7,30 circa e smeraldo ottagonale di ct. 10,47. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Ring in white gold, round diamonds and shuttles for a total of ct. 7.30 approximately and octagonal emerald of ct. 10.47. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Historic pieces include a Tiffany&Co pendant with a large drop-shaped natural pearl (25,000-30,000), a necklace and pendant by Alfredo Ravasco with a meticulously perforated hexagonal center that can be transformed into a brooch (16,000-24,000), an art deco bracelet with diamonds baguettes and shuttles mounted in platinum for 46 carats. (32,000-42,000). Also in the catalog are jewels by Fabergé, Lalique, Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Janesich, Mario Buccellati, Marina B, Pomellato, Vhernier, David Webb. The sale also includes a collection of micromosaics created in the Rome of the Grand Tour between the 18th and 19th centuries.

Patek Philippe, Gondolo Rectangular, Exploding numerals, Orologio da polso da uomo in oro. Anni '10/'20
Patek Philippe, Gondolo Rectangular, Exploding numerals, Gold men’s wristwatch. 1910s/20s Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

The wristwatch auction presents over 130 models for the enthusiast public. Among the vintage examples in the catalogue, the Patek Philippe, Gondolo Rectangular from the 1920s with Exploding Numbers dial (estimate 12,000-18,000 euros) of art deco inspiration stands out. The characteristic of the model is the explosion effect of the numerals, together with a high-precision mechanical movement. Also up for auction is an Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak, Dual Time with a tapisserie motif dial (12,000-22,000). The section dedicated to Rolexes is unmissable, with historic and recent examples, including a Yacht-Master, Mid Size Ref. 168628 in gold (7,000-10,000) and a Milgauss Ref. 116400 (€5,500 – 7,500). Also up for auction are models by Vacheron Constantin, Omega, Cartier, Universal Genève, Longines, IWC, Baume & Mercier, Eberhard, Zenith, Piaget and Bulgari.

Rolex, Yacht-Master, Midsize Ref. 168628 Orologio da polso da uomo in oro. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Rolex, Yacht-Master, Midsize Ref. 168628. Orologio da polso da uomo in oro. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Rolex, Milgauss Ref. 116400 Orologio da polso da uomo in acciaio. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Rolex, Milgauss Ref. 116400. Orologio da polso da uomo in acciaio. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak, Dual Time Ref. 25730ST.OO.0789ST.07. Orologio da polso da uomo in acciaio
Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak, Dual Time Ref. 25730ST.OO.0789ST.07. Steel men’s wristwatch. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Tiffany, pendente in platino con perla a goccia naturale d'acqua salata di ct. 16,22. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Tiffany, platinum pendant with natural saltwater drop pearl weighing ct. 16.22. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Spilla a ramo fogliato in oro bianco con diamanti a goccia e navette per complessivi ct. 25,00 circa. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Leaf branch brooch in white gold with drop diamonds and shuttles for a total of ct. 25.00 approximately. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Diamonds and colors in Christie’s Magnificent Jewels

Christie’s pre-Christmas Magnificent Jewels are back. During the same period as the live sale, which will take place at Rockefeller Center in New York City on December 6, is the Jewels Online sale, which will be open for bidding from November 28 to December 8. The period for selling and purchasing jewelery is the most favorable of the year. Furthermore, Magnificent Jewels is the last live auction of the year.

California Sunset Diamonds
California Sunset Diamonds

At the center of the catalogue, the offer of white and colored diamonds stands out. In particular, the California Sunset Diamonds, with a rare pair of vivid yellow-orange fancy diamonds of 12.20 and 11.96 carats (estimate $7,000,000–12,000,000). Other notable lots include an 8.91-carat Kashmir sapphire ring by Tiffany & Co. (700,000 – 1,000,000), a 7.31-carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond ring (1,000,000 – 2,000,000) and a Colombian emerald ring of 9.13 carats (200,000 – 300,000).
Ruby and diamond ring
Ruby and diamond ring

In addition to precious stones, which are a coveted investment asset, the sale features designer jewelry from manufacturers such as Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, Jean Schlumberger, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, René Boivin, Tiffany & Co. , Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura.
Bracciale di Davi webb con acquamarina, diamanti, smalto
Davi Webb bracelet with aquamarine, diamonds, enamel

Additionally, the Magnificent Jewels auction will feature pieces from the Adolphus Andrews, Jr. and Emily Taylor Andrews Collection, the Margaret Thompson Biddle Collection, the Ivan and Genevieve Reitman Collection, the Julian and Josephine Robertson Collection and property of a Palm Beach’s illustrious collection, including a 42.97-carat Graff diamond ring (est. $500,000 – $700,000).
Anello con diamante Graff da 42,97 carati
42.97 carat Graff diamond ring

The sale includes a Reclining Lion brooch by René Boivin (est. 300,000 – 500,000) from the collection of Julian and Josephine Robertson. The lion is one of the House’s most recognizable motifs: the brooch is set with diamonds of various shapes in multicolored hues and an emerald mane and, according to Christie’s, represents an opportunity for collectors to acquire an extremely rare and important example of this iconic design.
Leone sdraiato di René Bonvin
Reclining Lion by René Bonvin

Additionally, the sale will showcase signed jewels from the Margaret Thompson Biddle collection, which includes a Cartier emerald, diamond and ruby brooch with cut emeralds, cabochon rubies and diamonds circa 1945 (200,000-300,000) and an Art Deco Chaumet tiara (50,000 – 70,000). Another highlight comes from the Ivan & Genevieve Reitman: A Life in Pictures collection, a 12.03-carat deep yellow diamond ring (100,000-150,000) and a 9.37-carat diamond ring (250,000-$350,000).
The highlights of the collection will be in Hong Kong from November 23rd to 27th. The sales will be on display in New York from December 1st to December 5th.
Bracciale con diamanti, zaffiri, smeraldi e rubini di Van Cleef & Arpels
Bracelet with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies by Van Cleef & Arpels

Rare Kashmir sapphire for Dorotheum

A rare Kashmir sapphire of 13,963 carats, estimated at between 200,000 and 400,000 euros. It is the star of the next Dorotheum jewelery auction scheduled for November 30, 2023. The gem is part of that small number of sapphires mined for a few years at the end of the 19th century in the Kishtwar district, India, at an altitude of 5000 metres. Soon the sapphire mines ran out. Kashmir sapphires are also particularly sought after for this reason: in addition to their exceptional quality, with a special shade of blue, they are the rarest in the world.

Bracciale con diamanti e zaffiri birmani
Bracelet with diamonds and Burmese sapphires for 68 carats

Furthermore, the sapphire up for auction at Dorotheum is particularly heavy: almost 14 carats. Set in a bracelet, it comes from the ownership of a family of high European nobility and is now being offered at auction for the first time. The appraisal carried out by the Swiss Gemological Institute in 2023 qualifies the color of the stone offered as blue of strong saturation. Its transparency is particularly impressive thanks to the simplicity of the cabochon cut. The auction also includes a wide selection of solitaires with high-carat diamonds and colored stones, for a total of 238 selected jewels, with jewels from brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chopard.
Collier di diamanti
Diamond necklace

Also interesting is the watch auction on 1 December 2023, in which over 300 pieces can be purchased. The standout timepiece of the auction is the Il Destriero Scafusia by IWC: an extremely rare and refined wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phase, double chronograph, minute repeater and tourbillon, with a gold case, estimated at between 60,000 and 90,000 euros . This flagship of the wristwatch auction was produced in 1993 to mark IWC’s 125th anniversary in a limited edition of 125 pieces.
Il Destriero Scafusia
Il Destriero Scafusia

The Bleu Royal diamond sold for 44 million

Record for Bleu Royal, a diamond which was sold for 44 million dollars at Christie’s in Geneva and thus becomes the most expensive jewel sold at auction in 2023. The bidding lasted 7 minutes, after which the diamond entered another private collection, for the first time after 40 years. The Magnificent Jewels auction totaled $77.7 million (72.5 million euros) and welcomed bidders from 37 countries, selling 9.3% by lot and 98% by value. And overall, Christie’s Autumn Luxury Week totaled $139.9 million.

Fancy intense pink cut cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut diamond of 8.77 carats, fancy shaped diamonds, platinum and 18k rose gold
Fancy intense pink cut cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut diamond of 8.77 carats, fancy shaped diamonds, platinum and 18k rose gold

Other successful jewels were an 8.77-carat modified brilliant-cut rectangular fancy intense pink diamond, sold for 5.2 million dollars, a 21.88-carat cushion-cut Burmese ruby sold for 2.6 million, a brilliant cut heart diamond, color F, worth 55.75 carats, found a buyer at 2.6 million, while another brilliant cut heart diamond, color D, weighing 30.02 carats, was sold for 1.7 million.
Cushion shaped ruby of 21.88 carats
Cushion shaped ruby of 21.88 carats

The watches also did well, totaling 62 million dollars (57.7 million euros) with 94% of lots sold in both sales. Eight watches have sold over 1 million francs and two watches have sold over 5 million francs. In this case the top pieces were La Grande & Petite Sonnerie No.1 by Philippe Dufour, made in two and a half years, for 5.7 million dollars, the Rolex ref. 1675 GMT Master worn by Marlon Brando in the film Apocalypse Now and personalized by Brando by hand engraving his name on the case back, sold for 5.1 million. The George Daniels Anniversary No. 00 in platinum, which sold for 2 million, commemorates the 35th anniversary of Daniels’ invention of the coaxial escapement.
La Grande & Petite Sonnerie No.1 di Philippe Dufour
La Grande & Petite Sonnerie No.1 by Philippe Dufour

The series from the film Roman Holidays is up for auction

There are jewels that remain forever matched to those who wore them. This is the case of the choker that Audrey Hepburn sported in the final scene in the film Roman Holiday, one of the films that suggested to the world that Italians live la dolce vita (it’s not like that, but never mind). In any case, the pearl and sapphire necklace that the British actress wore on the set of William Wyler’s film (it was 1953) was auctioned online by Christie’s in the sale that lasts until November 16th.

Audrey Hepburn con la collana di Fürst
Audrey Hepburn with the Fürst necklace

The necklace is signed by Moric Fürst, a jeweler of Austro-Hungarian origin, but who moved to Turin (Italy) in 1850, and then opened jewelry stores in Rome, Genoa and Milan. After the war, Fürst was appreciated by royal families and Hollywood celebrities. In the film Audrey Hepburn played the part of a princess. Christie’s online auction includes another 272 lots, with jewels from famous houses such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Boucheron, precious stones and gold nuggets.
Cartierl spilla in oro com zaffiro cabochon, smeraldi, rubini
Cartier, gold brooch with cabochon sapphire, emeralds, rubies

Collana con smeraldo taglio ottagonale di 32 carati
CNecklace with 32-carat octagonal-cut emerald
Spilla con perle di diverso colore
Brooch with pearls of different colors

Jewelry and watches with FaraoneCasa d’Aste

The now traditional end-of-year auction organized by Faraone Casa d’Aste, an expression of the Milanese jewelery company, is back. For November 27, this year at the Portrait Milano hotel, 307 lots of jewelery and watches from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Bulgari, David Webb, Frascarolo, as well as luxury bags will be on sale. Participation is also possible in streaming mode, through the dedicated Myfaraone App, via telephone or through written offers.

Anello firmato David Webb, anni Settanta circa, in oro giallo e platino con smalto nero e diamanti rotondi per complessivi circa 2,90 ct
Ring signed David Webb, circa 1970s, in yellow gold and platinum with black enamel and round diamonds for a total of approximately 2.90 ct

The session dedicated to jewelery presents a selection of lots signed David Webb from a private collection and composed of various rings, in yellow gold decorated with diamonds and enamel, and a sautoir. It is flanked by a series of precious pieces by Bulgari, among which stand out a Tubogas bracelet from the Monete collection, late 1980s, with Gallia Massalia silver coins, a Pyramid pendant in topaz with necklace, earrings from the Nuvola collection, various rings and an open bangle in yellow gold and steel.
Bulgari, bracciale tubogas collezione Monete, fine anni Ottanta circa, in oro giallo 18 Kt con tre monete in argento Gallia Massalia
Bulgari, tubigas bracelet from the Monete collection, circa late 1980s, in 18 Kt yellow gold with three Gallia Massalia silver coins

Other jewels from Maison such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, Cartier, Pomellato, Sabbadini and Faraone. Niche jewels are those of a Parure Frascarolo set in yellow gold, enamel and diamonds with an animalier theme, composed of a sautoir, bracelet convertible into a brooch or pendant, lighter and lipstick holder. Among the other jewels in the auction, a GIA-certified 6.79-carat Fancy Yellow emerald-cut diamond ring and a 4.23-carat oval-cut diamond ring stand out.
Set Frascarolo in oro giallo 18 Kt con smalti nei toni del blu, bianco e arancione e diamanti composto da una lunga collana con centrale/spilla a testa di leopardo, smontabile e utilizzabile anche su bracciale rigido, un accendino e un portarossetto con testa di leopardo
Set signed by Frascarolo in 18 Kt yellow gold with enamel in shades of blue, white and orange and diamonds composed of a long necklace with a leopard head centrepiece/brooch, removable and which can also be used on a rigid bracelet, a lighter and a lipstick holder with a leopard’s head. leopard

The top lots for watches will be Rolex and Patek Philippe. Like the Daytona Cosmograph Big Red 6263 latest reference with Valijoux 727 manual winding movement, silver dial, steel case and oyster bracelet, screw pushers and additional original steel bezel, which allows whoever owns it to transform it into a 6265 model; complete with box and guarantee and in the hands of the same owner since 1986. There are two Patek Philippe: one is the Ellipse ref:3598, rare in this more oval shape of the 18k yellow gold case, with crocodile strap and original gold pin buckle, with ultra plat 16250 movement, the thinnest ever made by the Swiss Maison complete with original case. The other is a Golden Ellipse ref 3585 with a more square shape, with an 18k yellow gold case. Also under the Patek Philippe brand, for sale is a Gondolo ref 5009, like the previous ones in perfect condition, with box and papers, yellow gold case, crocodile strap and original pin buckle. The selection of watches also continues with a rare Vacheron Constantin Malte Hispahan collection in 18k yellow gold with a full diamond bracelet, complete with original box and archive extract.

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 6263/65, anno 1986. Cassa e bracciale Oyster in acciao; quadrante argenté
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 6263/65, year 1986. Steel case and Oyster bracelet; silver dial
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, ref. 3585, anni '70. Cassa in oro giallo 18 Kt, con cinturino in coccodrillo marrone e fibbia in oro 18 Kt
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, ref. 3585, 1970s. 18 Kt yellow gold case, with brown crocodile strap and 18 Kt gold buckle
Patek Philippe Ellipse ref 3598, ovale, cassa in oro giallo 18 carati, con cinturino in coccodrillo
Patek Philippe Ellipse ref 3598, oval, 18k yellow gold case, with crocodile strap

The Blue Royal diamond at Christie’s

It has a French name and certainly blue blood: the Bleu Royal diamond will be the highlight of the next Magnificent Jewels auction on November 7 at Christie’s in Geneva. It is a big diamond for being among the few with the color of the sea: it weighs 17.61 carats and is the largest Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid Blue gem ever to appear for sale in the history of auctions. The gem has been cut and polished into a perfectly symmetrical pear shape. The diamond, which boasts an intense, vivid blue color and impeccable clarity, is among the rarest ever found. The estimate is between 35 and 50 million dollars. Bleu Royal has been part of an important private collection for 50 years now and it is the first time that the stone, set in a ring, will be put up for sale at auction.

This is a true miracle of nature. Throughout our 257-year history, Christie’s has had the privilege of offering the world’s rarest gems at auction, and Bleu Royal continues this tradition. We are proud to offer collectors the opportunity to own a diamond fit for a king.
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Jewelery at Christie’s

Rahul-Kadakia durante un'asta di Christie's
Rahul Kadakia during a Christie’s auction

Driven by collector demand and an increasingly limited supply, prices for high-quality colored diamonds have increased exponentially in recent years. In auction rooms, Fancy Vivid Blue diamonds over 10 carats are virtually unknown: in over 250 years of auction history at Christie’s, only three of these stones have ever appeared for sale:
• The 10.95-carat Bulgari Blue sold for $15.7 million in New York in October 2010
• The 13.22-carat Winston Blue, sold for $23.8 million in Geneva in May 2014
• The 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue, sold for $57.5 million in Geneva in May 2016

Bulgari Blue
Bulgari Blue
Winston Blue
Winston Blue
Oppenheimer Blue
Oppenheimer Blue

The Magnificent Jewels at Sotheby’s in Geneva

Sotheby’s successfully closed the sale of Fine Jewels & Watches in Milan, exceeding the high pre-auction estimate (2.3-3.6 million) and reaching 4 million, the second highest total for a sale of this type at Sotheby’s Italy. More than two-thirds of the lots sold at prices above the highest estimates, with bidders from 36 countries across Europe, Asia, the United States, South America and the Middle East, in particular from Italy, the United States, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, China and France. The top lot was a 9.38-carat diamond ring by Sabbadini from 1970, which sold for 190,500 euros (high estimate of 80,000).

Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo di 9,38 carati di Sabbadini
Ring with emerald-cut diamond of 9.38 carats by Sabbadini

The auction house is now preparing for the sale of Magnificent Jewels in Geneva (8 November), preceded by the Noble Jewels on 6-7 November The piece with the highest estimate is a fancy deep yellow diamond ring, called The Love Stone, prong set weighing 103.62 carats. The estimate comes to 6.6 million Swiss francs. An emerald and diamond necklace with an asymmetrical design, composed of two rows of alternating brilliant-cut diamonds, emeralds and step-cut diamonds, with terminals in trilliant-cut diamonds measuring approximately 440 millimeters in length, sees a maximum estimate of 2.54 million francs Swiss. Another necklace by Adler, with Paraíba tourmaline and diamonds, called La Laguna Blu, is also very popular.
collana smeraldi diamanti
Necklace with emeralds and diamonds

Collana Laguna Blu, con diamanti e tormalina Paraiba
Blue Lagoon necklace, with diamonds and Paraiba tourmaline

Precious jewels on auction with Sotheby’s Milan

Sotheby’s Milan organized a Fine Jewels sale on October 25th. The auction house’s selection of jewels includes pieces with noble origins, made by the most important Italian and French maisons, together with a selection of colored stones. Among the highlights of the sale, for example, is a ring with a 3.58-carat ruby and diamonds (estimate 100,000-150,000 euros) signed Petochi, an ancient Roman jewelry brand that dates back to 1884. Another relevant piece is a diamond necklace and emeralds and brooch (estimate 60,000-100,000 euros).

Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo di 9,38 carati di Sabbadini
Ring with emerald-cut diamond of 9.38 carats by Sabbadini

Also up for auction is a ring with an emerald-cut diamond of 9.38 carats by Sabbadini, a bracelet in enamel, rubies and diamonds by David Webb (estimate 24,000-35,000 euros), a Cartier ring from the Panther series in diamonds, onyx and emeralds, estimate (30,000-50,000 euros) and a gold butterfly brooch made by Claude Lalanne (estimate 2,000-3,000 euros).
Bracciale di David Webb in oro, smalto, rubini e diamanti
David Webb bracelet in gold, enamel, rubies and diamonds

Anello Panthére di Cartier  in oro bianco, diamanti, onice, smeraldi
Panthére ring by Cartier in white gold, diamonds, onyx, emeralds
Collana con diamanti e smeraldi
Necklace with diamonds and emeralds

Bolaffi auction with 726 jewels

Quality jewels at auction in Turin. The Bolaffi headquarters will host the first major autumn sale in Italy on Thursday 12 and 13 October, in person but also online. Also because there are many lots for sale: 726, including rare and antique jewels from an important Lombard collection and private contributions, as well as creations by designers who have marked the history of Italian fashion, such as Missoni, Versace, Lancetti and Roberta of Camerino.

Anello in platino con smeraldo colombiano taglio rettangolare a gradini di 10 carati
Platinum ring with 10 carat stepped rectangular cut Colombian emerald

In the first session, among the top lots stand out the pendant earrings in diamonds and natural pearls by Bulgari (lot 386), which start from a starting price of 25,000 euros. From the same maison, a rare pair of 18K yellow gold bracelets with wavy linear elements (lot 385) and a precious rose gold watch bracelet, with fan-shaped links adorned with diamonds. Also up for auction are jewels by Buccellati, Cartier, Pomellato, Van Cleef & Arpels as well as several lots of diamonds of various carats and cuts.
Devant de corsage settecentesco in oro giallo lavorato a sbalzo e ornato di diamanti taglio rosa simile a quello conservato al Metropolitan di New York
Eighteenth-century devant de corsage in embossed yellow gold and adorned with rose-cut diamonds similar to the one preserved at the Metropolitan in New York

Among the ancient jewels, two eighteenth-century devant de corsage stand out: one made of yellow gold and emeralds (lot 276), the other in embossed yellow gold and adorned with rose-cut diamonds (lot 277) similar to the one preserved at the Metropolitan in New York. Also up for auction is a precious archaeological style choker, with semiprecious stone carvings (lot 85) and a diamond and pink conch pearl brooch (lot 94). Also of interest are the sapphire and diamond clip earrings from the 1940s (lot 97) and the unheated diamond and blue sapphire bracelet from Sri Lanka (lot 98). The second part of the auction takes place online on Friday 13th and is made up of 340 lots of vintage jewels ranging from the 19th and 20th centuries.
The lots will be exhibited to the public on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 October 2023 (10-13/14-18) at the Sala Bolaffi (Turin, V.Cavour 17) and from Saturday 7 to Wednesday 11 October 2023 (10-18) at ‘Hotel Four Seasons (Milan, V. Gesù 6).
Antica spilla in zaffiri blu e diamanti
Antique brooch in blue sapphires and diamonds

Spilla in diamanti e perle conch rosa
Brooch in diamonds and pink conch pearls
Orecchini a clip in zaffiri e diamanti
Sapphire and diamond clip earrings

Jewelery and collectible watches in Montecarlo with Artcurial

As always, the Artcurial auction house organizes auctions in the middle of summer. And, as always, they are aimed at those who frequent the Côte d’Azur. In the Principality of Monaco, at the Hotel Hermitage in Montecarlo, auctions of watches and jewelery are scheduled from 16 to 19 July, as well as Hermès Vintage, and sculpture. Each sale will be preceded by an exhibition open to the general public.

Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso smaltato in collaborazione con l'artista portoghese José de Guimarães
Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso enamelled in collaboration with the Portuguese artist José de Guimarães

The Horlogerie de Collection auction will feature iconic pieces and particularly rare vintage watches. The catalog includes a Panda version of the famous Rolex Daytona, with a cream dial and black counters, a vintage piece from 1968, ref. 6239, in excellent condition, today almost impossible to find on the market. Also on sale is a Speedmaster model by Omega made especially for the Raid, the elite unit of the French police. This edition was designed in 2018 by the Parisian watchmaker Antoine de Macedo in collaboration with Omega. In 2021, again at an Artcurial auction, a similar watch was sold in favor of police orphans for the sum of 70,000 euros. Also for watches there is a brand like Jaeger LeCoultre and his Reverso, the company’s best-seller for over 90 years, which is part of a private collection, belonging to a fan of the genre. The collection includes ten original Reversos, such as a rare enamelled model, created by Jaeger LeCoultre in 2003 in collaboration with the Portuguese artist José de Guimarães.
FP JOURNE, Tourbillon Souverain - 2007, Orologio da polso in platino con secondi morti, tourbillon e riserva di carica
Fp Journe, Tourbillon Souverain – 2007, Platinum wristwatch with dead seconds, tourbillon and power reserve

A second piece, produced in 1996 in a limited edition of 25, features an enamelled miniature of a painting inspired by the Czech painter Alfons Mucha. It is estimated at 12,000-18,000 euros. A Rolex/Comex Submariner ref. 16610 supplied to Compagnie Maritime d’Expertise de Marseille will likely be one of the most sought after dive watches of the sale. It is an interesting piece for any professional watch enthusiast.
Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale art déco a nastro in platino con zaffiri e diamanti, 1925 circa
Van Cleef & Arpels art deco ribbon bracelet in platinum with sapphires and diamonds, circa 1925

For jewels, the catalog includes pieces from important jewelery houses such as Piaget, Chopard and Van Cleef & Arpels. Under the lens, jewels such as the Mauboussin Art Déco brooch in platinum, gold, carved emeralds and diamonds from 1930 (20,000-30,000 euros), or a platinum ring with a pear-cut diamond of 8.44 carats, certified Lfg, Color I, VVS2 purity, no fluorescence, type IIa (60,000-80,000 euros). Van Cleef & Arpels, on the other hand, presents, among other things, a platinum ribbon bracelet with sapphires and diamonds, around 1925 (25,000-30,000 euros).

Anello in platino con diamante taglio a pera
Pear cut diamond ring in platinum
Orologio pendente Cartier in oro giallo e diamanti
Cartier pendant watch in yellow gold and diamonds

For sale is the historical medallion of George III

For history buffs, but above all for British royals, Christie’s is on sale on 6 and 7 July in Bayreuth (Germany) a series of pieces that belonged to George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland between the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (1738-1820 ). Objects in silver and gold are on sale (201 lots in total), but also from a pendant containing a rare medallion commissioned by his wife, Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818) married at 17, as a gift to friends who had remained faithful during King George III’s illness. Medallion made to celebrate the recovery of the king in 1789. Although, in reality, recovery was only a hope. The story of George William Frederick of Hanover, king from October 25, 1760 has been quite difficult.

George III by Sir Thomas Lawrence, Royal Collection
George III by Sir Thomas Lawrence, Royal Collection

Of German origin, he was also Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Elector of Hanover. He was the third ruler of Great Britain of the House of Hanover, but the first to be born in England and to use English as his mother tongue. The problem is that in 1765 he started showing signs of insanity, which got worse over time. Perhaps a consequence of porphyria, a hereditary blood disease Or, according to others, the king fell ill eating sauerkraut cooked in lead pots, a poisonous metal. More recent analyzes have found a high concentration of arsenic on samples of the king’s hair. In any case, the king’s eldest son, George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales, ruled as regent for seven years from 1811 until his father’s death.

 Charlotte von Meclemburgo Strelitz
Charlotte von Meclemburgo Strelitz by Thomas Gainsborough

The locket, however, follows an announcement from Queen Charlotte that the king had recovered. Announcement greeted with celebrations and Parliament congratulating the King on 10 March, the date commemorated on the medallion. The medallion was presented by Queen Charlotte on 19 March 1789. It was later surmounted by an enamelled crown, encrusted with diamonds, rubies and emeralds.

Scatola in oro e smalto appartenuta a re George III
Gold and enamel box appears held by King George III
George III enamelled two-colour gold freedom box with mark of James Morisset, London, 1797, offered alongside other presents awarded to Vice Admiral and Third in Command,the Hon. William Waldegrave on 1st June 1797 for the Battle of St. Vincent
George III enamelled two-colour gold freedom box with mark of James Morisset, London, 1797, offered alongside other presents awarded to Vice Admiral and Third in Command,the Hon. William Waldegrave on 1st June 1797 for the Battle of St. Vincent

Christie’s sells magnificent jewels for 62 million

The magnificent jewels of Christie’s in June totaled over 62 million dollars in New York. A result that the auction house considers exceptional. The sales concern The Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower, the collection of the woman who died in July 2022 and defined as a collector, philanthropist and icon of refinement, in addition to the usual appointment with the Magnificent Jewels. The two sales totaled precisely $62,252,390 and were sold at 117% by lower estimate of the range and 97% by value.

Collana di Van Cleef & Arpels con diamanti e zaffiri appartenuta a Anne Eisenhower
Van Cleef & Arpels necklace with diamonds and sapphires that belonged to Anne Eisenhower

Anne Eisenhower’s Magnificent Jewels totaled $11.5 million, at 141% from its lowest estimate and 100% by value. The sale included a series of jewels from the most important houses. The top lot was the Jarretière ruby and diamond bracelet, purchased by Marlene Dietrich in 1937 and manufactured by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet realized a price tag of 4.5 million.

Bracciale rigido a forma di tigre di Cartier, com diamanti colorati e gemme appartenuto a Anne Eisenhower
Cartier tiger-shaped bangle with colored diamonds and gems that belonged to Anne Eisenhower

The Magnificent Jewels sale featured a mix of jewels from private collections, along with designer pieces from Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Jar, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and Verdura. The auction totaled 50.7 million. The jewels sold at 112% by their lowest estimate and 96% by value. The top lot of the sale was The Light of Peace, which made 13.6 million.

The Light of Peace Diamond, 126,76 ct
The Light of Peace Diamond, 126,76 ct

Anello con diamante colorato, diamanti bianchi e rubino
Anello con diamante colorato, diamanti bianchi e rubino

Collana di Chaumet art déco con diamanti e smeraldi
Collana di Chaumet art déco con diamanti e smeraldi

Ruby record of 34.8 million

Here is the most expensive ruby in the world: it is called Estrela de Fura and was sold in New York by Sotheby’s for 34.8 million dollars during the Magnificent Jewels auction. The stone weighs 55.22 carats and is the largest gem-quality ruby ever to appear at auction. The previous world record was held by the Sunrise Ruby, a 25.59 carat Burmese one also beaten by Sotheby’s in Geneva, in May 2015, for 30.3 million dollars.

Estrela De Fura, 55.22 ct
Estrela De Fura, 55.22 ct

Estrela de Fura was made from a rough ruby weighing an exceptional 101 carats, discovered and extracted in July 2022 in the Fura Gems ruby mine in Montepuez (Mozambique), one of the largest ruby deposits in the world. Its quality makes it a particularly rare ruby.

The outstanding result obtained today is not only a source of pride for us, but represents a milestone in the incredible journey of our company which, in just five years, has grown in an extraordinary way. Today, thanks to Estrela de Fura, we have gone down in history: we have set a new world record by selling the largest and most precious colored stone ever presented at an auction. With its 55.22 carats Estrela de Fura is a true wonder of nature, a sensational stone, with perfect color and exceptional clarity that fully represents the extraordinary quality of Mozambique rubies and sets a significant precedent for Mozambique rubies, elevating them to the state of those Burmese. This stone was a gift of nature for Fura, a gift that is granted only once in a lifetime, an acknowledgment of the hard work that the whole team carries out every day. On this occasion they cannot fail to thank the communities and the Government of Mozambique for their continuous support.
Dev Shetty, Founder and CEO of Fura Gems

Dev Shetty
Dev Shetty

Fura Gems is a mining company active in the extraction and marketing of colored gemstones rubies, emeralds and sapphires, founded just five years ago. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and has over 1,600 employees on all continents. It operates with three operating branches in Colombia, Mozambique and Australia, for emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Fura will donate 2% of the proceeds from the sale to the creation of the Fura Training Academy in support of the community in which it operates in Mozambique.

We witnessed a historic sale: a ruby from Mozambique as well as one of the most extraordinary and important stones ever beaten at an auction. Estrela de Fura 55.22 literally leaves you enraptured. With its unprecedented size, its extraordinary color and the extremely rare degree of transparency and purity, it set a new world record and has today officially become the most legendary colored stone in the world.
Quig Bruning, Head of Sotheby’s Jewelry, America

Quig Bruning, Head of Sotheby's Jewelry -Americas &- Emea, versees sale of Estrela de Fura
Quig Bruning, Head of Sotheby’s Jewelry -Americas &- Emea, versees sale of Estrela de Fura

The Eternal Pink and other jewels

Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction also had other exceptional pieces up for sale, such as The Eternal Pink, the most vivid pink diamond to ever hit the market, which sold for 34.8 million. In total, the auction reached $95.9 million, the highest figure ever for any jewelry auction ever organized by Sotheby’s in New York. It was also the first auction with two gems selling for over $30 million in the same sale. 91% of all lots found buyers, with over two-thirds of lots sold fetching prices above their high estimates. The sign of the times: more than a third of the lots were purchased online.

The Eternal Pink
The Eternal Pink

Today’s record result is a direct reflection and further confirmation of Sotheby’s position as the market leader at the top level of the global jewelery industry. We are honored to have brought to auction this exceptional selection of jewels, anchored by several private collections with historic provenances, which includes high quality diamonds, superlative colored gemstones and designer jewelery from the most esteemed houses. We look forward to continuing in our tradition of offering the rarest and most spectacular jewels to our worldwide clientele; this remains at the heart of what we do at Sotheby’s.
Catharine Becket, Head of Magnificent Jewels, New York

The Eternal Pink was the other major attraction of the auction. The vivid pink diamond set a new record price per carat of $3,292,763, which is now the second-highest price per carat for a pink diamond, just after the Williamson Pink Star, which sold for $57.7 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in October 2022.

Cartier, sapphire and diamond ring
Cartier, sapphire and diamond ring

Among the other magnificent jewels on sale were 11 pieces from the collection of Constance Prosser Mellon and Constance Barber Mellon, sold at 100% for a total of 6.9 million. The collection included a sapphire and diamond ring by Cartier, which fetched $3.3 million after a lengthy five-minute battle between eight bidders. Weighing 33.51 carats, this extremely rare sapphire is of classic Burmese origin, has no indication of heating, and possesses a royal blue color. Also from the Constance Prosser collection, a magnificent sapphire and diamond necklace created by Cartier in the 1950s has found a buyer for $2.8 million. The necklace is set with five Kashmiri sapphires, totaling approximately 34.95 carats, and is further accented with round, baguette and square cut diamonds.
Cartier, sapphire and diamond necklace
Cartier, sapphire and diamond necklace

Collector’s watches at Cambi’s auction

Charmed watches for collectors: the Milanese Cambi Casa d’Aste is organizing the sale. The sale is scheduled for Thursday 15 June, in the via San Marco headquarters at 3.00 pm. Up for auction is a collection of unique pieces made by international brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, along with a number of independent brands.

Rolex sportivo modello Submariner del 1957
Rolex Submariner 1957

Among the top lots there is a neovintage monopusher chronograph made in platinum around 1991 by Daniel Roth with a limited edition of only 16 pieces: it has a dial with satin and guilloché workmanship, Roman numerals and visible caseback (Estimate: 25,000 – 50,000 euros). Another prominent piece is a rare Rolex sports Submariner model from around 1957, in steel with leather strap, glossy black gilt dial, radium buckshot, patent oversized crown, never polished steel case, a rotating bezel with red triangle to signal the at 12. (Estimate: 50,000 – 80,000 euros).

Audemars Piguet in acciaio inossidabile appartenuto all’ex pilota austriaco di Formula Uno Gerard Bergher
Stainless steel Audemars Piguet that belonged to Austrian former Formula One driver Gerard Bergher

There is also a Royal Oak Jumbo D Series from around 1979, produced by Audemars Piguet in stainless steel, and which belonged to the Austrian former Formula One driver Gerard Bergher, winner of ten Grands Prix. The watch has an octagonal case, a Petit Tapisserie blue dial and is accompanied by the original box and guarantee (Estimate: 35,000 – 50,000 euros). Also noteworthy is a rare chronograph with two counters with push buttons signed Omega, Chrono 33.3 model, which stands out for its three-tone gray Lemrich dial, Roman numeral hour digits, manual winding caliber 33.3 and stainless steel case. steel with waterproof screw-down caseback. (Estimate: 12,000 – 18,000 euros).

Omega Chrono 33.3
Omega Chrono 33.3

Finally, another Rolex, the coveted Cosmograph Daytona made in steel around 1965 with an extraordinary Bakelite bezel and millerighe screw-down pushers, a silver Grené dial and contrasting black counters. (Estimate: 55,000 – 80,000 euros).
Rolex Cosmograph Dayton
Rolex Cosmograph Dayton

Precious auction for Pandolfini

Auction of jewels and watches with good results for Pandolfini, a Florentine auction house. The selection of jewels, selected by the head of the Cesare Bianchi department, were hammered out in the historic headquarters of Palazzo Ramirez Montalvo. As regards the Jewelery department auction, 92% of the lots were sold for a total of 2.8 million euros and a 185% increase on the starting estimates. The 18-karat white gold ring with a fancy blue diamond stands out above all, sold for 376,000 euros.

Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con solitario taglio brillante di 7,03 carati
Ring in 18K white gold with a brilliant cut solitaire of 7.03 carats

An 18-karat white gold ring with a 7.03-carat brilliant-cut solitaire fetched €163,800 and a pair of platinum earrings with Burmese rubies and diamonds found a buyer for €138,600. At the watch auction, 111 out of 124 pieces were awarded, 90% of the lots, for a total of 1.2 million and a 125% increase on the starting estimates.

Orecchini in platino con rubini birmani e diamanti
Platinum earrings with Burmese rubies and diamonds

Best performance for the 1971 Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Panda, the watch with a steel case and panda dial sold for 163,800. Among the many lots proposed, we also note the awarding of the 1979 Rolex Daytona Big Red, sold for 85,680 and the 1979 steel and gold Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo, with monobloc steel case, smooth yellow gold bezel and steel and gold bracelet. 18-karat yellow gold sold for 78,120 euros.

Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Panda
Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Panda

The Bulgari Laguna Blu sold at Sotheby’s for 25 million

A $25 million blue diamond. This is what an anonymous buyer paid over the phone for the Bulgari Laguna Blu, auctioned by Sotheby’s in Geneva. The sale of Magnificent Jewels totaled $85 million, the highest value since May 2018 at the Geneva Jewelery Sales. The 11.16-carat fancy-vivid blue diamond is now the largest blue diamond in a Bulgari jewel and the most valuable Bulgari gem ever offered for sale.

Bulgari Laguna Blu, 11,16 ct
Bulgari Laguna Blu, Fancy Vivid, 11,16 ct

Created in 1970 by Bulgari as a ring, when Bulgari was emerging as the most influential and innovative Italian high jewelery house, diamond is a rarity: it is an 11.16-carat Fancy Vivid blue, among the rarest gems in the world, it is a Bulgari signed jewel, and is unmodified, meaning that its current cut, produced in 1970, could be further enhanced by modern cutting methods to unleash its full potential as a gem.
Quig Bruning, Head of Sotheby’s Jewels Americas
Quig Bruning, Head of Sotheby’s Jewels Americas

It has been a privilege to witness the glamorous and exciting journey of the Bulgari Blue Lagoon over the past few months, knowing it was first created in 1970, up until its most recent appearance at the Met Gala where it dazzled on the red carpet, set in a Bulgari custom made necklace worn by Priyanka Chopra Jones. So, it is a special moment to see the journey of this extraordinary gem take yet another new turn, this evening in our auction room, into the hands of its first new owner in over 50 years. The Blue Lagoon sale surpasses the outstanding performance of our Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale which saw exceptional colored gemstones, particularly emeralds and yellow diamonds, surpass their high estimates, so spectacularly. There is no doubt that the Fine jewelry of the highest quality can still fetch sky-high prices.
Olivier Wagner, Head of Jewellery, Sotheby’s Geneva

Impressive Fancy Intense Pink and Fancy Deep Grayish Blue diamond ring
Impressive Fancy Intense Pink and Fancy Deep Grayish Blue diamond ring

Sotheby’s Geneva’s auction saw over half (53.4%) of all lots sold above the high estimate and virtually all lots sold fetched prices within or above the estimates (97%).

The Bulgari Laguna Blu was auctioned last in the second session of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, following a series of spectacular sales of designer jewelery and exceptional gemstones. After a four-minute bidding battle between three telephone bidders and one bidder in the room, he finally found a buyer over the phone.

Harry Winston, Impressive padparadscha sapphire and diamond necklace
Harry Winston, Impressive padparadscha sapphire and diamond necklace

Colored gemstones, and especially colored designer jewelry, had a stellar night with nearly a quarter of all lots selling above already high estimates, led by sales of yellow ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond jewelry and rose. For example, a Fancy Intense Pink and Fancy Deep Grayish Diamond ring was sold for $11.7 million, purchased by Diacore. The same company was awarded another Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond ring, for 1.3 million.
Sapphire and diamond pendant
Sapphire and diamond pendant

Natural pearl and diamond necklace
Natural pearl and diamond necklace

A super diamond for peace at Christie’s auction

In times when cannons sound instead of words, invoking peace is salutary. Even through a diamond. The Light of Peace Diamond, (estimate: $10-15 million) is a D-color, internally flawless, type IIa, pear-shaped brilliant cut diamond weighing 126.76 carats. The gem is the star of the Magnificent Jewels auction organized by Christie’s on June 7 in New York. The auction also includes jewels from private collections signed by Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Jar, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura. The complete selection will be displayed before the sale as part of Christie’s New York Luxury Week from June 2 to June 6.

The Light of Peace Diamond, which is offered without reserve, was formerly known as the Zale Light of Peace, owned by Texan jewelers Zale Corporation of Dallas. The Zales family chose this name along with a fund for peace support missions alongside philanthropic donations. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated by the current owners to the United States for UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency.

Diamante blu vivido fantasia di 3,10 carati
diamond 3.10 carats, Fancy Vivid Blue, VS2 clarity, Type IIb

More diamonds

In addition to the pacifist gem, the auction includes other diamonds, including a 3.10-carat fancy vivid blue diamond ring (estimate 4,200,000-5,200,000), a 50.40-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond pendant ( 700,000-1,200,000), and an elegant ring with a deep pink diamond weighing 4.01 carats (1,500,000-2,500,000). The colored gemstones are represented by a magnificent 71.27 carat Royal Blue Burmese sapphire set in a diamond pendant (3,000,000-5,000,000), a pair of Harry Winston emerald and diamond drop earrings (500,000- 700,000) and a Burmese ruby of 10.17 carats (400,000-600,000).

Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond mystery-set bracelete
Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond mystery-set bracelete

The sale features highlights from the collection of Adolphus Andrews, Jr. and Emily Taylor Andrews. The collection is rich in its variety, with an emphasis on color and original design, including an iconic mystery-set sapphire and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels (250,000-350,000), reflecting the ingenious setting style of the Parisian house. Also featured in the sale is a selection of jewelry formerly from the collection of Betsey Cushing Whitney, the New York philanthropist and socialite known for her exceptional style and taste in her. Offered is a Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set, circa 1970 (400,000-600,000).

Collana di smeraldi e diamanti Chaumet Art Déco appartenuta alla famiglia Rothschild
Chaumet Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace that belonged to the Rothschild family

Rothschilds and Greta Garbo

Also among the jewels for sale is an impressive Art Deco Chaumet emerald and diamond necklace (2,000,000-3,000,000) of the Rothschild family, including the late Baroness Edouard de Rothschild, the late Jacqueline de Rothschild Piatigorsky and the late Jephta Drachman (née Piatigorsky). The necklace was made especially for the family in 1930 and is well documented in the Chaumet archives.

Jar, colored diamond and diamond shell brooch
Jar, colored diamond and diamond shell brooch

On the other hand, seven jewels by Jar that have never before appeared at auction belong to an American collector. Unpublished such as Salvador Dalí’s Étoile De Mer brooch (1,000,000-1,500,000) from an important private collection and previously from the collection of Rebekah Harkness, recently exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in 2021 and a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring (50,000-70,000) and a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond flower brooch (10,000-15,000) formerly from the collection of Greta Garbo.

Spilla di Salvador Dalì a forma di stella marina con perle, rubini, diamanti e smeraldi
Salvador Dali brooch in the shape of a starfish with pearls, rubies, diamonds and emeralds

The Christie’s auction will also include The Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower. The top lot of the sale is the iconic Jarretière ruby and diamond bracelet, purchased by Marlene Dietrich in 1937 from Van Cleef & Arpels (2,500,000-4,500,000). Additional highlights include a variety of magnificent jewels, including a rare Art Deco Diamond and Multi-Gem Moonlight Rose bracelet, by Tiffany & Co (500,000-700,000), an Art Deco Diamond Bangle by Cartier (150,000–250,000) as well as an important D-color diamond ring of 20.54 carats (1,200,000–1,800,000).

Diamond pendant necklace
Diamond pendant necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring
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