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A ruby ​​red warms Dorotheum’s auction

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Anello di Cartier con rubino Burma non trattato, 5,59 carati, diamanti ottagonali e brillanti, 1960 circa





A red ruby ​​is about to ignite Vienna. The stone is mounted on a 1960 Cartier cocktail-style ring, which will be auctioned on June 23 at Dorotheum along with 200 other jewels. The gem is a rare Burmese ruby, set in the center of the ring, it is untreated and comes from the Mogok mines. According to the gemological examination, the stone has a rare shade, between purplish red and pink, and is surrounded by individually set diamonds. The estimate is between 160,000 and 260,000 euros.

Anello di Cartier con rubino Burma non trattato, 5,59 carati, diamanti ottagonali e brillanti, 1960 circa
Anello di Cartier con rubino Burma non trattato, 5,59 carati, diamanti ottagonali e brillanti, 1960 circa

The cocktail ring became famous in the 1920s, in the United States of prohibition and today all the best known jewelers have included this type of jewel in their catalog. Another example of the Dorotheum auction comes from Bulgari: an untreated blue sapphire of 3.25 carats from Sri Lanka, framed by numerous diamonds and brilliants. another lot that stands out is a jewelry set in the shape of a butterfly signed by Chantecler and consisting of a ring and a pair of earrings. Numerous diamonds, rubies and emeralds are worked in a fascinating and detailed ensemble.
Anello Bulgari con zaffiro non trattato, circa 3,25 carati, oro bianco, brillanti e diamanti taglio marquise
Anello Bulgari con zaffiro non trattato, circa 3,25 carati, oro bianco, brillanti e diamanti taglio marquise

Among the jewels on sale there is also another untreated Burmese sapphire (4.59 carats) in a diamond ring, earrings with two 14-carat emeralds and with diamonds for about 2.40 carats. Again: a 1970 set by Van Cleef & Arpels, consisting of four bracelets with about 6 carats of diamonds and a Freemasons necklace set with about 30 carats of diamonds. Finally, a necklace with about 45 carats of sapphires and diamonds, which comes from “ancient European nobility”.
Collana di diamanti con zaffiri non trattati per circa 45 carati e diamanti a rombi circa 10 carati
Collana di diamanti con zaffiri non trattati per circa 45 carati e diamanti a rombi circa 10 carati

Orecchini con smeraldi per circa 14 carati, brillanti per circac2,40 carati
Orecchini con smeraldi per circa 14 carati, brillanti per circac2,40 carati
Parure a forma di farfalla di Chantecler, con brillanti, rubini e smeraldi
Parure a forma di farfalla di Chantecler, con brillanti, rubini e smeraldi

Uno dei bracciali in oro e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels
Uno dei bracciali in oro e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels







Diamonds and rare jewels at Christie’s auction in Geneva

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Collana con diamante marrone-giallo di 141,22 carati e diamanti fancy




Collectible diamonds, with the follow-up of six-zero valuations in the Magnificent Jewels auction scheduled for May 12 in Geneva organized by Christie’s. There will be 144 lots on sale, including a magnificent 15.23 carat fancy deep pink diamond ring (valuation: 7-11 million Swiss francs), the Alrosa Spectacle diamond, D Internally Flawless emerald cut 100.94 carat (valuation 12-18 million Swiss francs), but also a pendant with a 53.53-carat heart-shaped D-color diamond (Estimate 2-3 million), an emerald-cut Internally Flawless D diamond ring of 10.48 carat of Graff (600-800,000) and a 141.22-carat pear-shaped fancy brown-yellow diamond set in an exceptional diamond necklace (estimate 2.2-2.8 million).

The Spectacle, diamante D-color, Internally Flawless, da 100,94 carati
The Spectacle, diamante D-color, Internally Flawless, da 100,94 carati

among other notable pieces, an emerald and diamond bracelet made in the 1950s and a pair of earrings with two brilliant cut diamonds of approximately 10 carats each (and an Art Deco bracelet with sapphires and diamonds all by Cartier. epoch is a pendant by Charlton & Co. Maison founded in New York in 1909 by John W. Charlton, who had employed the French jewelry designer Maurice Duvalet. By Van Cleef & Arpels, on the other hand, are the earrings with two fancy yellow diamonds brilliant cut of 7.02 and 7.01 carats surrounded by a garland of colorless diamonds. The auction held on May 12 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues also includes the Beauharnais sapphire set and the crown of Mary II of Portugal we have already talked about here.
Diamante rosa di 15,23 carati con diamanti ovali bianchi
Diamante rosa di 15,23 carati con diamanti ovali bianchi

Collana con diamante marrone-giallo di 141,22 carati e diamanti fancy
Collana con diamante marrone-giallo di 141,22 carati e diamanti fancy
Diamante taglio cuore di 53,53 carati
Diamante taglio cuore di 53,53 carati
Diamante taglio smeraldo di 10,48 carati di Graff
Diamante taglio smeraldo di 10,48 carati di Graff
Pendente con diamanti Belle Epoque di Charlton
Pendente con diamanti Belle Epoque di Charlton

Bracciale con diamanti e smeraldi di Cartier
Bracciale con diamanti e smeraldi di Cartier







A trio of colored diamonds sold by Christie’s

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The desire to leave the gloomy mood of the pandemic behind is also reflected in the desire for luxury shopping. Like Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction which was held in New York on April 13 and which reached a total of 34.96 million dollars, with 97% of the lots sold and with 94% having achieved on average 132% more than the lowest estimate. Buyers attended from 40 countries across five continents. The biggest wait was for The Perfect Palette, a trio of colored diamonds offered as separate lots, which totaled $ 8.37 million. Each stone surpassed initial estimates, with the 2.17-carat fancy vivid purplish pink diamond ring selling for 3.51 million, the 2.13-carat vivid blue diamond ring for 2.67 million and the 2.34 carat vivid orange diamond ring for 2.190 million.

Diamanti blu, giallo e rosa violaceo
Diamanti blu, giallo e rosa violaceo, The Perfect Palette

“Impressive” prices for white diamonds, led by a 38.04 carat pear cut brilliant diamond ring, D color, flawless clarity, Type IIa sold for over 3 million, while a 14.50 carat emerald cut diamond , D color, IF clarity, Type IIa reached double its lowest estimate at 1.41 million. A diamond bracelet made 1.17 million and a pair of diamond earrings offered without reserve reached $ 894,000. Among the colored gemstones, exceptional results for a Burmese ruby ​​ring by F.J. Cooper, an important jeweler from Philadelphia, sold for 1.65 million and for a ring with Colombian emeralds from Cartier, for 225,000 dollars.
Anello con diamante taglio a pera di 38 carati
Anello con diamante taglio a pera di 38 carati

Among the lots on sale there was also a Serpenti wristwatch with diamonds and Bvlgari onyx, sold for 50,000 dollars: it is a jewel donated by Bulgari, and the proceeds are destined for the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation. Christie’s online jewelry sale continues until April 20 with jewelry from Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., JAR and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Bracciale-orologio Serpenti di Bulgari
Bracciale-orologio Serpenti di Bulgari

Anello con rubino di F.J.Cooper
Anello con rubino di F.J.Cooper

Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo di 14,50 carati
Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo di 14,50 carati

Bracciale di diamanti
Bracciale di diamanti

Orecchini di Jar con zaffiri blu e rosa venduti per 312.500 dollari
Orecchini di Jar con zaffiri blu e rosa venduti per 312.500 dollari







A tiara from the House of Savoy at Sotheby’s auction

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The great auction houses have decided to challenge each other with tiaras, crowns and jewels of noble origin. Sotheby’s in Geneva, on 11 May, will offer a magnificent tiara handed down for generations by the Italian royal family as a highlight of the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction. The jewels of the royal houses have a double charm: the one linked to the very nature of the jewels and the historical one, testimony of splendor and power of the past.

La tiara composta da perle naturali e diamanti
La tiara composta da perle naturali e diamanti. Photo: courtesy Sotheby’s

The tiara belongs to the House of Savoy, one of the oldest royal families in the world and the one that from 1861 to 1946 was the ruling house of Italy. The jewel is composed of natural pearls and diamonds and, according to Sotheby’s, one of the most important tiaras to have appeared on the market in recent years. The jewel will be offered with an estimate of $ 1-1.5 million. In short, it promises to be an auction steeped in history.

Dettaglio della tiara. Photo: courtesy Sotheby's
Dettaglio della tiara. Photo: courtesy Sotheby’s

But the dynastic profile is tempered by a surprising (for the auction world) use of technology. To inaugurate the presentation of the tiara on the global market, in fact, Sotheby’s has launched a new Instagram filter, with the aim of making this important historical jewel known to a 21st century audience, more accustomed to shaking images on their smartphones than attending auction sales. The filter can be found on Sotheby’s official Instagram profile (@sothebys) and on the one dedicated to jewels (@SothebysJewels). The filter allows you to virtually try on the tiara and take a picture of yourself while wearing it, against the 3D background of a historic Italian building, the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi in Turin, once among the residences of the House of Savoy.

Il filtro Instagram permette di indossare virtualmente la tiara
Il filtro Instagram permette di indossare virtualmente la tiara

Tiaras have always been the flagship of great jewelry collections, but in the last decade their popularity has risen to unprecedented levels. These historical pieces are appreciated all over the world, not only for their craftsmanship and the quality of the materials that make them true works of art, but also for their historical and emotional importance: a mix of magnificence and intimacy.
Benoit Repellin, head of the Magnificent Jewels auction at Sotheby’s, Geneva

Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo
Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo

The history of the tiara is interesting: it dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century and belonged to two royal collections in Europe. It was probably given to Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo as a wedding gift on the occasion of her marriage to Amadeo I of Savoy, Duke of Aosta, then King of Spain (1870-1873) in 1867. The tiara remained in the family for over 150 years and is believed to have been created by Musy Padre e Figli, court jeweler of Turin and one of the oldest goldsmiths in Europe. The jewel is composed of spiral motifs, cushion, circular and single cut diamonds, which frame 11 natural pearls in the shape of a slightly baroque drop. But the jewel was more recently worn as a necklace.
La royal tiara in versione collana. Photo: courtesy Sotheby's
La royal tiara in versione collana. Photo: courtesy Sotheby’s

Il codice QR per il filtro Instagram da scannerizzare con la fotocamera del telefono
Il codice QR per il filtro Instagram da scannerizzare con la fotocamera del telefono







Sotheby’s puts a large Kashmir sapphire on sale

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Spilla con zaffiri e diamanti degli anni Trenta, con il più grande zaffiro del Kashmir mai apparso in un’asta e che sarà battuto a Ginevra il prossimo 11 maggio: è una gemma ovale da 55,19 carati, assieme a un altro zaffiro del Kashmir a forma di cuscino del peso di 25,97 carati


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Big, beautiful and expensive jewels and gems: Sotheby’s has planned a rich spring for collectors of exceptional pieces. The auction house has put on sale, for example, gems weighing over 100 carats, a psychological limit that attracts the attention of those who love or invest in precious stones.

The fascination for large gems goes back centuries. Shrouded in mystery and steeped in legend, these stones have been treasured by rulers, while also prized for their presumed magical powers, and even sometimes feared for being cursed. In recent years, by virtue of the market’s increasing connoisseurship, we have seen demand for these gems grow fast and far beyond the traditional pool of collectors. These new buyers are looking for different kinds of stones, and this is reflected in the great diversity of this season’s offering, which range from unmounted world-class diamonds and diamond-led jewellery, to pieces with noble provenance and signed jewels marrying colourful gemstones with the extraordinary craftmanship of renowned houses, such as Cartier and Harry Winston.
Gary Schuler, world president of the jewelry division

Part of this small group of exceptions is a brooch with sapphires and diamonds from the 1930s, with the largest Kashmir sapphire ever to appear at auction and which will be auctioned in Geneva on 11 May: it is a 55.19 carat oval gem. , along with another cushion-shaped Kashmiri sapphire weighing 25.97 carats. The jewel was part of the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, Marquise of Dufferin and Ava (1907-1998). The estimate is 2-3 million dollars.

Spilla con zaffiri e diamanti degli anni Trenta, con il più grande zaffiro del Kashmir mai apparso in un’asta e che sarà battuto a Ginevra il prossimo 11 maggio: è una gemma ovale da 55,19 carati, assieme a un altro zaffiro del Kashmir a forma di cuscino del peso di 25,97 carati
Spilla con zaffiri e diamanti degli anni Trenta, con il più grande zaffiro del Kashmir mai apparso in un’asta e che sarà battuto a Ginevra il prossimo 11 maggio: è una gemma ovale da 55,19 carati, assieme a un altro zaffiro del Kashmir a forma di cuscino del peso di 25,97 carati

With their mining history dating to just a few short years at the end of the 19th century, Kashmir sapphires are among the rarest coloured gemstones known to man. Coveted for their unique set of characteristics, including their unrivalled, rich cornflower blue hue, their soft, velvety texture and the fact that they retain their lustre in any light, these gems have over the years acquired an almost legendary status. Kashmir sapphires of over 30 carats are a very rare occurrence, so the appearance of a gem of 55.19 carats – the largest ever to come at auction – is an important event. Hailing a distinguished provenance and set as a stunning brooch alongside another Kashmir sapphire, it will undoubtedly evoke much interest among collectors.
Benoit Repellin, head of Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva

Collana con diamanti e zaffiro
Collana con diamanti e zaffiro

The Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction also includes other exceptional sapphires, such as the sapphire and diamond necklace, which supports a detachable pendant with a cushion-shaped 111.73-carat Ceylon sapphire and royal blue color. Another necklace with sapphires and diamonds, on the other hand, is signed Harry Winston, and dates back to around 1969. The jewel has a detachable pendant set with a cushion-shaped 126.43-carat sapphire of Ceylon origin.
Collana con zaffiro di 111,73 carati di Ceylon
Collana con zaffiro di 111,73 carati di Ceylon

Another highlight of the auction will be Harry Winston’s brooch / pendant combination with emeralds and diamonds, circa 1974, with a 104.40-carat pear-shaped emerald of Colombian origin. Also on sale is another brooch / pendant with emeralds and diamonds, set with an 80.45-carat step-cut emerald of Colombian origin. Among the prominent pieces there are diamonds, such as the ring with a 40.08 carat emerald-cut square diamond, color D, Flawless, type IIa and a diamond ring from the Noble collection, Harry Winston Set, with a diamond a 43.24 carat pear shape, color D, clarity VVS1, type IIa Est diamond. Also by the American jeweler a diamond necklace, circa 1973, with eight pear-shaped diamonds weighing between 3.77 and 20, 72 carats, for a total of 280 carats.
Spilla/pendente con smeraldi e diamanti, incastonato con uno smeraldo tagliato a gradini da 80,45 carati di origine colombiana
Spilla/pendente con smeraldi e diamanti, incastonato con uno smeraldo tagliato a gradini da 80,45 carati di origine colombiana

Spilla/pendente con smeraldi e diamanti di Harry Winston, circa 1974, con uno smeraldo a forma di pera da 104,40 carati di origine colombiana
Spilla/pendente con smeraldi e diamanti di Harry Winston, circa 1974, con uno smeraldo a forma di pera da 104,40 carati di origine colombiana

Harry Winston, collana di diamanti, circa 1973, con otto diamanti a forma di pera di peso compreso tra 3,77 e 20,72 carati, per un totale di 280 carati.
Harry Winston, collana di diamanti, circa 1973, con otto diamanti a forma di pera di peso compreso tra 3,77 e 20,72 carati, per un totale di 280 carati.







Diamonds and beautiful jewels at auction with Christie’s

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Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in New York on April 13th and simultaneous online jewelry sale from April 8th to 20th. For fans of great jewels, the season of the most important auctions officially opens. Christie’s sale includes a significant selection of colorless diamonds, colored diamonds and precious stones, along with jewelery by Belperron, Bulgari, Cartier, Graff, Harry Winston, Hemmerle, Jar, Lacloche, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels. The sale will offer 217 lots, with estimates ranging from $ 10,000 to $ 2.5 million.

Diamanti blu, giallo e rosa violaceo
Diamanti blu, giallo e rosa violaceo

The April 13 auction is led by The Perfect Palette, a trio of colored diamonds offered as separate lots, which include a 2.13-carat fancy vivid blue diamond ring (estimate 2,000,000-3,000,000); a 2.34-carat fancy vivid orange diamond ring (estimate 1,500,000-2,500,000); and an elegant ring with bright purple-pink diamonds of 2.17 carats (estimate 1,500,000-2,500,000). Additional significant colored diamonds include a 6.56 carat fancy deep orange pink diamond; a 25.55 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond ring and an elegant 3.02 carat vivid purplish pink diamond ring offered without reserve.
Anello con diamante taglio a pera di 38 carati
Anello con diamante taglio a pera di 38 carati

There is no shortage of colorless diamonds, guided by a ring with a 38.04 carat stone, color D, impeccable clarity, Type IIa (estimate 2,500,000-3,500,000); an emerald-cut diamond of 14.50 carats, color D, clarity IF, type IIa and the Buhl-Mann diamond ring of 19.47 carats. The colored gemstones are also strongly represented by an exquisite Burmese ruby ​​ring by F.J. Cooper, an important jeweler from Philadelphia (estimate 1,200,000-2,200,000) and a ring with Colombian emeralds from Cartier. Additionally, there are 12 separate lots with unmounted stone clusters that include diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds with estimates ranging from $ 2,000 to $ 30,000, all offered without reserve.
Collana in oro, diamanti e rubini di Van Cleef & Arpels
Collana in oro, diamanti e rubini di Van Cleef & Arpels

The private collections within the sale offer designer pieces from Belperron, Bvlgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura that incorporate the highest quality gemstones with a refined design. The Estate of Jacqueline Leeds contains over 38 jewels in live and online sales and features a pear-cut brilliant diamond of 16.48 carats, J color, VS2 clarity and a suite of Van Cleef & Arpels ruby ​​and diamond jewelry. A Midwestern collector’s property contains eight jewels and three of which are from Jar, including a pair of sapphires, pink sapphires, and diamond earrings.
Bracciale-orologio Serpenti di Bulgari
Bracciale-orologio Serpenti di Bulgari

The sale also includes a Serpenti wristwatch with diamonds and Bvlgari onyx that pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor, famous actress and renowned jewelry collector. The elegant timepiece was donated by Bulgari with proceeds destined for the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation. Working tirelessly on the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, the actress (who passed away in 2011) founded the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation in 1991 to achieve her vision of a virus-free world. Proceeds from the lot will then go to the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation.
Elizabeth Taylor con collier Bulgari
Elizabeth Taylor con collier Bulgari

Anello con diamanti di Jar a forma di cristallo di neve
Anello con diamanti di Jar a forma di cristallo di neve
Orecchini di Jar con zaffiri blu e rosa
Orecchini di Jar con zaffiri blu e rosa
Collana Spire, art déco di René Bonvin
Collana Spire, art déco di René Bonvin
Bracciale con ametiste di Suzanne Belperron
Bracciale con ametiste di Suzanne Belperron







A pink diamond for Sotheby’s

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The great auctions of great jewels for great bank accounts are back. On April 20, Sotheby’s Hong Kong presents its Magnificent Jewels which includes brightly colored diamonds and precious stones. The highest-valued piece is a 7-carat deep purplish pink fancy diamond ring, estimated at $ 5.8 to $ 7.1 million. But a bracelet with 63.66-carat diamonds and rock crystal by Cartier will certainly attract attention. It is in Art Deco style and is part of the L’Odyssée de Cartier – Parcours d’un Style collection: the estimate is between 5.1 million and 8.4 million dollars. The Parisian Maison also presents an exclusive 23.48 carat dark pinkish orange fancy diamond ring. Or a jewelery set with white diamonds and Colombian emeralds.

Anello con diamante fancy rosa violaceo intenso da 7 carati
Anello con diamante fancy rosa violaceo intenso da 7 carati

As always at auctions in Hong Kong, jadeite jewelry, a highly sought-after stone in Asia, will be offered for sale. Among these, a perfectly circular bracelet stands out, a unique piece of fine jade. The auction also includes jewelry from Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Graff, Harry Winston, Hermes and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Anello di Cartier con due zaffiri del Kashmir e diamanti
Anello di Cartier con due zaffiri del Kashmir e diamanti

Bracciale di Cartier con diamante taglio pera di 63,66 carati e cristallo di rocca
Bracciale di Cartier con diamante taglio pera di 63,66 carati e cristallo di rocca
Bracciale di giadeite
Bracciale di giadeite

Parure di diamanti e smeraldi colombiani
Parure di diamanti e smeraldi colombiani







All jewels by Michele della Valle was sold by Christie’s

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It is not often that a jewelry auction sale is 100% successful. It happened with the online sale of jewels by a single author: Michele della Valle. The auction organized by Christie’s entitled Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle, in fact, reached a total of 799,125 dollars for the 65 pieces on sale, with 100% sold by lot, 100% sold by value, and 193% awarded above the lowest starting estimate.

Orecchini a forma di limone con zaffiri gialli, tsavorite, diamanti
Orecchini a forma di limone con zaffiri gialli, tsavorite, diamanti

The top lot of the sale was a pair of lemon-shaped earrings with yellow sapphires, tsavorites and diamonds, which sold for $ 75,000, versus the low starting estimate of $ 7,000.

We are delighted with the results received for this special online auction dedicated to one of the most vibrant names in jewelry—Michele della Valle. With a background in opera and the arts, della Valle’s aptitude for creative output knows no bounds. For decades, della Valle has delighted jewelry collectors and fans alike with his bold and colorful creations. His unexpected and whimsical creations offered in our sale were met with enthusiasm from Christie’s clients around the world.
Caroline Ervin, Christie’s Jewels specialist

Pendente con diamanti e zaffiri gialli
Pendente con diamanti e zaffiri gialli
Orecchini con ametista, diamanti, rubini, smeraldi
Orecchini con ametista, diamanti, rubini, smeraldi
Anello in oro bianco con diamanti, smalto bianco
Anello in oro bianco con diamanti, smalto bianco

Tre dei gioielli di Michele della Valle messi all'asta
Tre dei gioielli di Michele della Valle messi all’asta







The art of spring with Michele della Valle

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Michele della Valle is one of the rare artists who use gems and gold to paint or sculpt the most varied subjects. He resides in Geneva and his jewelery-works appear regularly only through auctions expected by connoisseurs. Now, until March 17, his jewels are on sale online thanks to Christie’s New York. The sale has a title: Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle. The auction consists of 65 exceptional jewels by Michele della Valle, all offered without reserve, which emphasize the use of dazzling colored gemstones to create surprising designs.

Orecchini con agata rossa, diamanti, tsavorite
Orecchini con agata rossa, diamanti, tsavorite

I am delighted to collaborate with Christie’s to present this specially curated 65 lot online-only sale of my creations. My roots at Christie’s run deep—back in 1976, I brought the very first gemstone I ever purchased in Burma to Christie’s for sale, and soon after, seeking out fine gems, designing and creating jewelry became my life’s passion. Constantly inspired by my surroundings, whether that be in the country or in the middle of a metropolitan city, this selection celebrates earthly creations and love. For this very special sale offered from Christie’s New York, I created a brooch inspired by the iconic city skyline – complete with shimmering diamond and sapphire pavé, and a patinated copper Statue of Liberty. A brooch to represent the vibrancy of the city that never sleeps.
Michele della Valle

Bracciale in oro 18 carati con smeraldi taglio rotondo, peridoti e diamanti
Bracciale in oro 18 carati con smeraldi taglio rotondo, peridoti e diamanti

Throughout his imaginative career, della Valle has remained true to his love of colored gemstones used in unexpected ways and drawing inspiration from nature: carving pastel pink opals into floating flower petals, using richly saturated red agate as cherries suspended from stems of diamond, pavé of yellow sapphires to revive lemons as fresh from morning dew.
Orecchini con opale intagliato, tormaline e diamanti su oro rosa
Orecchini con opale intagliato, tormaline e diamanti su oro rosa

Christie’s is excited to present an online-only auction from one of the most vibrant names in jewelry—Michele della Valle. With a background in opera and the arts, della Valle’s aptitude for creative output knows no bounds. For decades, della Valle has delighted jewelry collectors and fans alike with his bold and colorful creations. Renown for sourcing interesting colored gemstones and using them in unexpected ways, the result is dazzling and whimsical creations, which we are pleased to present to usher in the spring season.
Caroline Ervin, Christie’s Jewels specialist

Spilla con smeraldi e tormaline
Spilla con smeraldi e tormaline

Orecchini a forma di limone con zaffiri gialli, tsavorite, diamanti
Orecchini a forma di limone con zaffiri gialli, tsavorite, diamanti

Anello con tanzanite, diamanti e rubini
Anello con tanzanite, diamanti e rubini

Spilla che raffigura la Statua della libertà e New York con diamanti, zaffiri, oro giallo e bianco, rame
Spilla che raffigura la Statua della libertà e New York con diamanti, zaffiri, oro giallo e bianco, rame

Orecchini con ametiste e smeraldi
Orecchini con ametiste e smeraldi

Pendente con smeraldi, zaffiri, rubini
Pendente con smeraldi, zaffiri, rubini
Collana con ametista, rubini, smalto
Collana con ametista, rubini, smalto
Collana in oro bianco con topazio, ametista, prasiolite, citrino, quarzo lemon, diamanti
Collana in oro bianco con topazio, ametista, prasiolite, citrino, quarzo lemon, diamanti







Queen Victoria’s jewels at Sotheby’s auction

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Years pass, but the British nobility continues to exert a charm that encourages the many television series, from Downton Abbey to The Crown. Or it manifests itself with an interest in auctions of objects and jewels linked to the English court. An example of this is the auction to be held on 24 March, at Sotheby’s, in London. The sale will offer fine pieces from two legendary families, with over 350 lots ranging from jewelry, furniture, paintings, sculptures, Chinese art, silver, ceramics and art objects.

Patricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten nel giorno del matrimonio con il marito, John Knatchbull
Patricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten nel giorno del matrimonio con il marito, John Knatchbull

Precious goods from the second Countess Mountbatten of Burma, great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and also great-granddaughter of the last Russian tsarina, first cousin of Prince Philip and daughter of the last viceroy of India of Great Britain, will therefore be on sale. And, as well, third cousin of Queen Elizabeth. Patricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten, born in 1924, was known and remembered for her “unwavering perseverance and seductive sense of humor” during her lifetime in the heart of the British cultural establishment. Patricia then married John Knatchbull, seventh Lord Brabourne. She passed away in 2017.
Collana Tutti i frutti
Collana Tutti i frutti

The auction, among the many precious objects, also includes Queen Victoria’s mourning jewels. The value, in this case, is given above all by history. Always wore in black, for the death of her husband Alberto in 1861, the queen wore mourning brooches, buttons and pendants. Jewels that, in the various intersections of the family tree, have reached Countess Mountbatten. They consists of an onyx and pearl button with a miniature portrait of Princess Alice, an agate and pearl pendant with a lock of hair engraved “from grandma VR” and an enamel and diamond cross brooch, with a heart of onyx in the center with the word Alice under a crown. The fourth jewel is an agate and diamond pendant, commissioned by Prince Albert himself shortly before his death, to commemorate Queen Victoria’s mother, Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Duchess of Kent.
Gioielli da lutto appartenuti alla regina Vittoria
Gioielli da lutto appartenuti alla regina Vittoria

In any case, the auction also offers other types of jewelry for sale. For example, a series of art deco jewels All Fruits. The style, which emulated multicolored gems from India (her father, Lord Mountbatten, was the last viceroy) had a special place in the heart of the countess. Countess Mountbatten’s necklace features a crown of carved rubies, emeralds and sapphires accented with diamonds and sapphire pearls. Also art deco is a 1929 bracelet with octagonal links in rock crystal, diamonds and emeralds for sale by Hennell, a jeweler who at the time was the British rival of Cartier and Boucheron.

Among the jewels, there are also two diamond brooches considered unisex: a Maltese diamond cross, a symbol of protection, and a circular brooch, also set with diamonds in a wave pattern. They were a gift to countess by her father, Louis Mountbatten.

Bracciale con cristallo di rocca, smeraldi e diamanti by Hennell
Bracciale con cristallo di rocca, smeraldi e diamanti by Hennell

Coppia di spille a clip Tutti i frutti
Coppia di spille a clip Tutti i frutti

Pendente con diamanti
Pendente con diamanti

Spille croce di Malta e onde con diamanti donate da Louis Mountbatten
Spille croce di Malta e onde con diamanti donate da Louis Mountbatten







Karl Lagerfeld’s jewels for Chanel at auction

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Spilla con perle finte e strass




After the Christmas break, jewelry auctions are back. And Christie’s from January 14th to 29th offers an online sale dedicated to Chanel jewelery that was part of Susan Gutfreund’s property. They are jewels collected in the eighties and nineties, during the “reign” of creative director Karl Lagerfeld in the French fashion house. Almost all the jewels are one-of-a-kind pieces specially created by King Karl for the Chanel fashion shows.

Grande spilla Chanel in vetro e pietre
Grande spilla Chanel in vetro e pietre

Susan (former Pan Am flight attendant) was the wife of John Gutfreund, a prominent business banker. Passionate about fashion, the couple were friends with Lagerfeld, who died in 2019. The designer has personally donated some of these jewels created for the shows to the couple over the years. With the Christie’s auction, collectors and enthusiasts of the designer’s work thus have an opportunity to secure the best pieces: the pieces range from 200 to 6,000 dollars. The jewels are also a testimony of the fashion trend at the time.

Spilla con perle finte e strass
Spilla con perle finte e strass
Bracciali in velluto
Bracciali in velluto
Set di gioielli in vetro di Gripoix e perle finte
Set di gioielli in vetro di Gripoix e perle finte
Orecchini in perle sintetiche e resina
Orecchini in perle sintetiche e resina
Polsini in tessuto e pelle
Polsini in tessuto e pelle
Collana di perle finte
Collana di perle finte
Collier di Karl Lagerfeld per Chanel
Collier di Karl Lagerfeld per Chanel






How to buy jewelry at online auctions

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L'asta Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence organizzata da Christie’s a New York




Do you want to buy jewelry with an online auction? It can be a good deal, but first read the 9 rules for participating in an online jewelry auction ♦

Making good deals at jewelry auctions can be done. Of course, we usually publish records: diamonds that are sold at a price of millions of dollars or dollars, rings that belonged to actresses or royal families, awarded to collectors willing to pay dizzying figures. Few, however, know that at auctions of jewelry, even those of the big auction houses, you can buy (not always, but often), even high-quality jewelry at a price lower than the market estimates. Of course, to be able to conclude a lucky purchase you have to follow the auctions. Are auctions held in distant cities? Agreed, but for some time you can also buy following the auction live, through the internet. That’s how.

Un momento dell'asta di Christie's
Un momento dell’asta da Christie’s

1 Prepare first
The first rule is very simple: keep an agenda of the auctions proposed by the big specialized houses. Gioiellis.com, for example, anticipates the content of some, larger ones. But just browse the online pages of the major auction houses to know in advance the program and consult the catalog in advance, with the related estimates of price, usually with minimum and a maximum expected. Knowing in advance which pieces will be sold allows you to get an idea and choose in advance which jewel to bet on. Of course it would always be better to see the jewels up close, even if the catalogs often show a good description of the pieces on sale. But, beware: the description is usually flattering.

L'asta di GInevra di Sotheby's
Asta a Ginevra di Sotheby’s

2 Size matters
Take note carefully the size of the jewel that you would like to buy and try to compare it with a piece you have at home. Often the images seen on the screen of a computer, tablet or smartphone are deceiving.

Rahul Kadakia
Rahul Kadakia con una selezione di gioielli appartenuti a Elizabeth Taylor venduti in una speciale asta organizzata da Christie’s nel 2011, che ha messo a segno un record di 116 milioni di dollari

3 Register on time
The day of the auction has arrived. One moment: have you registered? In fact, before making an offer, you must explain to the auction house who you are. Better to register first, then. To create an account and participate in an online auction you will need to provide your details, along with a photo ID issued by the government of the country where you have the nationality and a proof of your address. If you are planning to buy very precious jewelry, you will probably also be asked for a financial reference and sometimes even a security deposit. The reason is obvious: for substantial purchases the auction house and the seller do not want to deal with unreliable buyers, who have no established money at the trial of the facts. For purchases of a few thousand euros / dollars, however, just a credit card.

Spilla di Cartier in diamanti e oro rosa. Base d'asta: 10.000 euro
Spilla di Cartier in diamanti e oro rosa. Partita da una base d’asta di 10.000 euro

4 How to buy
Once registered, you can participate in the auction. Each online auction includes how to submit your offer. It is usually also possible to set a maximum bid amount (the highest bid you consider). Just read the instructions on the auction house website: it’s very easy to participate and submit your bid.

Il diamante battuto all'asta a New York
Diamante battuto all’asta a New York

5 No jokes
Participating in an auction is not a sport or a game. Anyone who submits their bid establishes a binding contract with the auction house that cannot be canceled once entered. So before you click you have to be fully convinced. Count to three and then raise. But it is also true that if you wait too long you may miss the opportunity. How to understand how much time you have available for a raise? Simple, carefully follow the times dictated by the auctioneer: after a few pieces sold it will be easy to understand what is the time required to intervene with your offer.

sothebys diamond
Diamante rosa venduto all’asta da Sotheby’s

6 How to buy the jewel
It is not difficult to win a gem at an online auction. After the auctioneer has established that yours is the highest bid, the auction house will provide the necessary sales information. For example, the operation invoice. Confirmation, after your bank transfer (if you have not used a credit card), usually arrives at the time of collection, ie a couple of days later.

Gioielli all'asta da Sotheby's
Gioielli all’asta da Sotheby’s

7 Other charges
Who does not know the auction mechanism can be surprised: the hammer price is not the final cost. In addition to the price at the time of auction, there are other applicable charges, such as the buyer’s premium, local taxes, shipping charges, insurance costs for liability in case of loss. These fees also vary in relation to the auction house and the place of sale. The auction fees can reach about 15-25% of the price set by the auctioneer and beat at the time of sale.

The Hope Spinel ha stabilito un nuovo record mondiale a un'asta di Bonhams
The Hope Spinel ha stabilito un nuovo record mondiale a un’asta di Bonhams

8 How to get the jewel
You have beaten the competitors, you have won the jewel and you have paid the established price plus the additional charges. And now? Simple: it’s time to make arrangements for shipping. Obviously if you live in the same city or near the place where the auction was held you can personally access the saleroom and collect the jewel. Otherwise, the purchase must be sent. Auction houses usually have agreements with companies specializing in shipments of precious or, as in the case of Christie’s, offer their own service. And this reminds you of another aspect: before buying a jewel, check the shipping cost.

Locandina di una vendita di Faraone Casa d'Aste, a Milano
Locandina di una vendita di Faraone Casa d’Aste, a Milano

9 And if I do not like it then?
Those who live in the countries of the European Union have the right to return purchases, under specific conditions. The rules governing the return of purchased goods and, therefore, also the jewels, can be found here. But don’t be pessimistic: it is much more likely that buying a jewel at an online auction will give you great satisfaction!

Collier con ametiste e turchesi messo all'asta
Collier con ametiste e turchesi messo all’asta







Jewelery to help Beirut at auction with Christie’s

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Gli orecchini che brillano nel buio di Glenn Spiro




We Are All Beirut: help comes from the world of jewelry for the Lebanese city, devastated in recent months by a tremendous explosion. Promoting the charity action is Christie’s, which until November 24 is presenting a charity auction to promote and help the restoration and cultural activities of Beirut. The proceeds of the auction, in fact, will be entrusted to The Arab Funds for Arts and Culture (AFAC).

Bracciali di Piaget
Bracciali di Piaget

We Are All Beirut is auctioning works by artists in three areas: the arts, the world of design and jewelry. In particular, the 11 jewels for sale also contain symbols related to the Middle Eastern country, such as the colors of the Lebanese flag. As in the case of the green dial of the limited edition Bulgari watch of which only 11 were made.
Anello Scaphandre con onice di Elie Top
Anello Scaphandre con onice di Elie Top

Piaget donated three bracelets, each representing a color of the Lebanese flag. The specially made bracelet by Nadine Kanso was inspired by the sale title Kelna Beirut (the words mean We Are All Beirut). Additionally, two creations are unveiled for the first time through this sale: Hemmerle’s hand-sculpted anodized aluminum earrings and reverse-set purple sapphire earrings and Glenn Spiro’s brand new carved ceramic and tourmaline earrings, which glow in the dark.
Gli orecchini che brillano nel buio di Glenn Spiro
Gli orecchini che brillano nel buio di Glenn Spiro

Supporting the work behind AFAC’s cultural and philanthropic initiative, advocating and directing the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Beirut’s artistic and cultural landscape is so important to us here at Christie’s. Witnessing such an incredible level of interest and generous contributions to We Are All Beirut, regionally and internationally, depicts a humanity and benevolence that is so very much needed today. We like to take this opportunity to send our deepest thank you to all jewellery designers and maisons as well as watchmakers and retailer for their substantial contributions.
Caroline Louca-Kirkland, CEO of Christie’s Middle East

Orecchini con diamanti di Boghossain
Orecchini con diamanti di Boghossain

Karma el Khalil, a talented Lebanese jewelry designer based in New York whose creations are dubbed by Hollywood stars, is represented with her flagship piece, the Sunshine Ear Cuff. The charity sale offers the latest available piece of this collection, calling out the rays of dawn and radiating hope.

Bracciale in oro con smeraldi di Nadine Kanso
Bracciale in oro con smeraldi di Nadine Kanso

Orecchini Diamond Sunrise di Karma el Khalil
Orecchini Diamond Sunrise di Karma el Khalil







Jewels in streaming with Faraone Casa d’Aste

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Parure di Chopard, collezione Casmir, in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti




Jewelery auction (and more) in streaming for Faraone Casa d’Aste. Bidders will be connected through the online bidding platform, by telephone and the usual written offers. The auction house’s appointment, divided into three rounds, will also be an opportunity for the launch of a further specific division for Luxury Goods and which will complement the two already existing dedicated to the sale of jewelry and watches. For this reason, the Milanese company has included in the catalog, that is consisting of 212 lots mainly of high jewelery, also 22 women’s handbags under the Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and of course Hermès brands.

Parure di Chopard, collezione Casmir, in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti
Parure di Chopard, collezione Casmir, in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

But the jewels remain the main dish on the menu. The catalog features pieces from great Maisons, such as a Panthère set by Cartier consisting of a yellow gold necklace and brilliant-cut diamonds for a total weight of about 1 carat and a bracelet complete with case. Another highlight is a set by Chopard, Casmir collection, in 18k yellow gold consisting of a necklace, with brilliant-cut diamonds, bracelet and earrings. There is also a wide selection of Buccellati jewelry, including a 1950s white gold bracelet with yellow gold threads, a Gianmaria Buccellati band ring in 18-karat yellow and white gold with brilliant-cut diamonds.

Collana in oro giallo e diamanti di Cartier
Collana in oro giallo e diamanti di Cartier
Anello di Buccellati
Anello di Buccellati
Orecchini in oro giallo 18 carati con diamanti centrali fancy light brownish yellow per un totale di 4,31 carati, contornati da diamanti navette
Orecchini in oro giallo 18 carati con diamanti centrali fancy light brownish yellow per un totale di 4,31 carati, contornati da diamanti navette
Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con smeraldi colombiani a cuscino per complessivi 5 carati e diamanti old cushion del peso totale di circa 4,50 carati
Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con smeraldi colombiani a cuscino per complessivi 5 carati e diamanti old cushion del peso totale di circa 4,50 carati
Orecchini Belle Époque in platino con perle naturali
Orecchini Belle Époque in platino con perle naturali

Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con spinello rosso ovale centrale, nessuna indicazione di trattamento termico e diamanti
Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con spinello rosso ovale centrale, nessuna indicazione di trattamento termico e diamanti







Blue blood jewels at Sotheby’s auction

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Orecchini di diamanti attribuiti a Cartier, provenienti dalla collezione di Sarah Baillie-Hamilton




A dive into history through jewels. This is also the auction of Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels scheduled for Wednesday 11 November in Geneva. In addition to numerous vintage jewels and great Maison such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier or Blugari, the auction house also offers for sale a series of pieces that have a fascinating origin.

Paure con diamanti e smeraldi, circa 1770
Paure con diamanti e smeraldi, circa 1770

For example, the emerald and diamond set that belonged to Manuel de Guirior y Portal, 1st Marquis de Guirior, lieutenant general of the Royal Navy, viceroy of New Granada and Peru, who was born in Aoiz in the ancient kingdom of Navarre, on 21 March 1708. Born into an illustrious Navarrese family, his parents were Don Carlos de Guirior Erdozain and María Josefa del Portal. An eighteenth-century necklace with diamonds and emeralds is not a jewel that you see every day.
Orecchini di diamanti attribuiti a Cartier, provenienti dalla collezione di Sarah Baillie-Hamilton
Orecchini di diamanti attribuiti a Cartier, provenienti dalla collezione di Sarah Baillie-Hamilton

To underline the offer of jewels of noble origin is also a beautiful pair of natural pearls, set in a pair of sparkling diamond earrings attributed to Cartier, from the collection of Sarah Baillie-Hamilton, born Sarah Cook (1903-1995). Born in Montreal in 1903, she met George, the Earl of Haddington, when she was working as aide-de-camp to the Governor General of Canada. Or a Cartier necklace that was part of the collection of Henriette Hélène, say Elly, Porgès, marquise de la Ferté-Meun (1878-1946), married to Eugène, marquis de la Ferté-Meun (1870-1946), daughter of Jules Porgès (1839-1921) and Anna Wodiamer.
Demi parure di diamanti Anni 50 firmata Mauboussin
Demi parure di diamanti Anni 50 firmata Mauboussin

The auction also features a large representation of art deco jewelery signed by the Maison Mauboussin, founded in 1827 by M. Rocher, in the midst of French political instability and colonial conquests. In 1878, Jean-Baptist Noury, M. Rocher’s successor, received a medal in recognition of his work at the Exposition Universelle de Paris which established the firm’s solid reputation. Under the guidance of George Mauboussin, the interwar period is characterized by exoticism, which is reflected in the selection and quality of Mauboussin’s gems: jade from the East, pearls and coral from the Middle East. Federico Graglia
Collana con diamanti, circa 1925, di Henriette Hélène, dite Elly, Porgès, marchesa de la Ferté-Meun
Collana con diamanti, circa 1925, di Henriette Hélène, dite Elly, Porgès, marchesa de la Ferté-Meun

Collana con zaffiri rosa, ametiste, peridoti e diamanti di Bulgari
Collana con zaffiri rosa, ametiste, peridoti e diamanti di Bulgari

Harry Winston, collana con diamanti fancy
Harry Winston, collana con diamanti fancy
Collana con diamanti, circa 1925, di Henriette Hélène, dite Elly, Porgès, marchesa de la Ferté-Meun
Collana con diamanti, circa 1925, di Henriette Hélène, dite Elly, Porgès, marchesa de la Ferté-Meun
Spilla in diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1940
Spilla in diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1940
Anelo con diamante taglio cuscino di 18,03 carati
Anelo con diamante taglio cuscino di 18,03 carati

Parure con zaffiri e diamanti anni Sessanta
Parure con zaffiri e diamanti anni Sessanta
Collana con zaffiri rosa, ametiste, peridoti e diamanti di Bulgari
Collana con zaffiri rosa, ametiste, peridoti e diamanti di Bulgari







Joan Collins jewels for sale

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Joan Collins assieme a Nicky Haslam




Do you remember Joan Collins? Today she is 87 years old, but she has been one of the sex symbols of Hollywood cinema, even if in reality she is British, Londoner. In addition to starring in numerous films, Joan Collins owes her fame to a long-running television series, Dinasty, which raged in the 1980s. Her career is not in dispute, but now the actress is selling her most precious jewels, which will be auctioned in London by Bonhams on 12 November. An opportunity for jewelry lovers, but also for those who collect objects related to celebrities.

Joan Collins assieme a Nicky Haslam
Joan Collins assieme a Nicky Haslam

The jewels at auction are worthy of the character of Alexis Colby played in Dynasty by Joan Collins, the vengeful ex-wife of the tycoon Blake Carrington. One of the most precious jewels on sale, in fact, is a diamond necklace purchased in 1985, during the heyday of the series. Perhaps to make people forget the evil TV personality, part of the proceeds from the sale of the jewelry will go to The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice, a charity that cares for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. of which Collins is patron.
Collana di diamanti
Collana di diamanti

Spilla di diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels di proprietà di Joan Collins
Spilla di diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels di proprietà di Joan Collins
Collana in oro e diamanti
Collana in oro e diamanti

Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti







Great jewels at the online auction with Christie’s

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Tiara con design a ghirlanda, gocce di diamanti a forma di pera, vecchi diamanti circolari e taglio singolo, platino, circa 1910




Great jewels at auction, but online. It is the obligatory trend of this period. The sale, Christie’s Important Jewels, takes place from November 4th to 18th and includes a wide range of jewels from different eras, from the late 18th century to the present day. A group of Victorian insect brooches, opulent Belle Epoque and Art Deco jewelery, bold yellow gold and enamel gems from the 1960s to 1980s, and a wide selection of contemporary pieces signed by the most renowned jewelery houses are on sale of the world including Bulgari, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Graff and Tiffany & Co.

Antica collana con diamanti a forma di cuscino chiusa sul retro, nastro di velluto nero, 1790 circa
Antica collana con diamanti a forma di cuscino chiusa sul retro, nastro di velluto nero, 1790 circa

The main lots of the sale include an elegant Edwardian wreath-shaped tiara (estimate 45,000-65,000 pounds), an Art Deco bracelet with diamonds and cabochon rubies by Drayson (40,000-60,000 pounds), a rare antique necklace with a diamond collar and a detachable cluster pendant (100,000-150,000) and a limited edition Crash diamond bracelet watch from Cartier (40,000-60,000).
Collana con rubini ovali e circolari, diamanti baguette
Collana con rubini ovali e circolari, diamanti baguette

A cultured pearl, diamond and enamel bracelet, formerly owned by Dame Vera Lynn (aka Vera Margaret Welch, was a British singer who died aged 103), will be sold for the benefit of The Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity Established by Dame Vera in 2001, the association has helped more than 600 families who have children with cerebral palsy. The bracelet features an enamel plaque depicting the iconic image of blue birds flying over the white cliffs of Dover in reference to Dame Vera’s great record of wartime victories. This special and very personal bracelet was made in 2007 by Queen Harry Collins jeweler on the occasion of Dame Vera’s 90th birthday.
Bracciale di perle coltivate e smalto appartenuto a Dame Vera Lynn
Bracciale di perle coltivate e smalto appartenuto a Dame Vera Lynn

Bracciale Serpente di Bulgari con turchesi e diamanti
Bracciale Serpente di Bulgari con turchesi e diamanti
Anello con diamante taglio brillante di 5,07 carati e diamanti baguette
Anello con diamante taglio brillante di 5,07 carati e diamanti baguette

Tiara con design a ghirlanda, gocce di diamanti a forma di pera, vecchi diamanti circolari e taglio singolo, platino, circa 1910
Tiara con design a ghirlanda, gocce di diamanti a forma di pera, vecchi diamanti circolari e taglio singolo, platino, circa 1910







Giada beats diamonds at Sotheby’s auction

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Top and flop at the high jewelery auction organized by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. In summary: disappointment with precious stones, enthusiasm for jade. Overall, however, the sale of Magnificent Jewels totaled over $ 39.2 million, which is no small amount. To disappoint, in particular, were jewels considered the bestq pieces. Starting with the ring with a 118.88 carat unheated cushion cut Royal Blue Burmese sapphire, ranked at the top of its category. The jewel was withdrawn without being sold. Identical destiny for a vivid blue diamond with a flawless pear-shaped interior of 4.84 carats, set in a platinum and rose gold ring next to two brilliant-cut diamonds. Estimated at $ 8.4 million, it found no buyers

Zaffiro non riscaldato di 118,88 carati
Zaffiro non riscaldato di 118,88 carati

And not sold were also two pear-shaped disassembled diamonds weighing 15.83 and 15.25 carats, estimated at 2.5 million. So far the flops. But the successes are also to be recorded. Jade, a stone that is legendary in Asia, got its revenge with a necklace of 43 imperial jadeite pearls, a name reserved for the highest quality stone, which sold for 8.1 million dollars. But, in truth, a 5.22-carat brilliant-cut fancy deep blue diamond, set on a platinum and white gold ring, also sold for 4.4 million, just above its highest estimate.
Collana di imperial giada
Collana di imperial giada

Success also for a 6.41-carat unheated pigeon blood-colored Burmese ruby, mounted on an 18-karat yellow and white gold ring and surrounded by diamonds, designed by Forms, a high-end jewelery house in Hong Kong. The jewel was sold for 2.8 million dollars. Somewhat surprisingly, however, an 18-karat white and rose gold ring designed by Nicholas Lieou was not awarded, with a 24.88-carat jadeite cabochon paired with a 2.08-carat fancy vivid oval purplish pink diamond . Er estimated to be up to $ 1.9 million. Federico Graglia

Rubino birmano color sangue di piccione non riscaldato da 6,41 carati, montato su un anello in oro giallo e bianco di 18 carati, circondato da diamanti, progettato da Forms
Rubino birmano color sangue di piccione non riscaldato da 6,41 carati, montato su un anello in oro giallo e bianco di 18 carati, circondato da diamanti, progettato da Forms

Orecchini con diamanti intense blue
Orecchini con diamanti intense blue

Anello con diamante vivid blue di 4,84 carati
Anello con diamante vivid blue di 4,84 carati

Anello con giada e diamante pink di Nicholas Lieou
Anello con giada e diamante pink di Nicholas Lieou







The Japanese who gives super diamonds to his daughters

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Diamante ovale impeccabile D Color da 102,39 carati




A super diamond for every daughter. The Japanese buyer of the 102.39-carat flawless oval D Color diamond, sold at auction at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, has decided to name the gem Maiko Star, after his second daughter. The same collector had already purchased another 88.22 carat diamond, also from Sotheby’s, in April 2019. In this case he had called it by the name of his first daughter: Manami Star. The paternal gift had a non-negligible price, even if it is not an absolute record: the equivalent of 15.7 million US dollars.

Il diamante ovale D Color Flawless da 102,39 carati
Il diamante ovale D Color Flawless da 102,39 carati

The diamond was offered without reserve, and was the first auction of its kind for a lot of this importance and intrinsic value. The diamond has attracted tremendous interest and a flurry of offers, quickly taking it from 1 million Hong Kong dollars to over 100 million. Some of these bids were also placed online, the highest of which was Hong Kong $ 85 million (US $ 10.97 million). The highest offer ever made on an online jewel. The winning one, however, came with the traditional telephone from a private collector in Japan.
Il diamante grezzo da cui è stato ricavata la pietra ovale
Il diamante grezzo da cui è stato ricavata la pietra ovale

This extraordinary gem did not need the help of a quote or pre-sale reserve to reach the right price, just the instinctive desire of collectors to own one of the greatest treasures on earth. We are grateful to Diacore for their trust and confidence in allowing us to offer this diamond without reserve, the result of which testifies not only to the importance of this diamond, but to the diamond market more generally.
Patti Wong, president of Sotheby’s Asia

Diamante ovale impeccabile D Color da 102,39 carati
Diamante ovale impeccabile D Color da 102,39 carati

Perfect by every critical criterion, this gem has reached the highest rankings under each of the standards by which the quality of a diamond is judged (the four Cs). The diamond is of color D (the highest grade for a white diamond); of exceptional clarity (it is completely flawless, both internally and externally), and has an excellent sheen and symmetry, the most sought after gradation for the category of oval shapes. Diamond belongs to the rare subgroup comprising less than 2% of all gem diamonds, known as Type IIa. Diamonds in this group are the chemically purest type of diamond and often have exceptional optical clarity.
Il diamante all'asta di Sotheby's
Il diamante all’asta di Sotheby’s

The 102.39-carat diamond was cut from a 271-carat rough stone discovered in the Victor mine, Ontario, Canada, in 2018. After its discovery, the rough diamond was cut and polished within a year by Diacore, specialists world leader in sourcing, cutting and polishing extraordinary diamonds, to best enhance their brilliance, fire and sparkle.





The eighth king of diamonds at Sotheby’s auction

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Il diamante ovale D Color Flawless da 102,39 carati




Super diamond auctions are back. This time it will be Sotheby’s to offer a rare stone for sale: a large 102.39 carat oval D Color Flawless diamond. Only seven Internally Flawless or Flawless D-color white diamonds over 100 carats were sold at auction, the latest of these for 11.9 million dollars.. This is the eighth. The diamond will be offered “without reserve” on October 5 in Hong Kong: it means that the winning bid is the highest bid, regardless of its amount or the intrinsic value of the diamond itself. It is an unprecedented move and marks the first time in auction history that a diamond of this caliber, or indeed any work of art or object of this importance and intrinsic value, has been offered in this way.

Il diamante ovale D Color Flawless da 102,39 carati
Il diamante ovale D Color Flawless da 102,39 carati

The gem is perfect by every critical criterion and has reached the highest rankings under each of the standards by which the quality of a diamond is judged (the famous four C’s). The diamond is of color D (the highest grade for a white diamond). It is also exceptionally clear (it is completely flawless, both internally and externally), and has excellent luster and symmetry. This gem belongs to the rare subgroup comprising less than 2% of all diamonds, known as Type IIa.
Il diamante grezzo da cui è stato ricavata la pietra ovale
Il diamante grezzo da cui è stato ricavata la pietra ovale

It has been a profoundly transformative few months for the auction market. We have been at the forefront of change in the Fine Art and Watches categories, with new and pioneering auction formats, and this season we want to extend this approach to our jewelry sales. The economy offers many opportunities to do things differently: demand showed enormous resilience during the first part of the year and we believe it is time to let the market speak. Diamonds of this caliber attract interest far beyond the traditional pool of collectors. This groundbreaking sale seems like the best way to introduce this exceptional diamond to the world in the current circumstances where travel is limited and serves as a great indicator of the vitality of demand.
Patti Wong, president of Sotheby’s Asia

Il diamante da 102 carati
Il diamante da 102 carati

Diamonds in this group are the chemically purest type of diamond and often have exceptional optical clarity. The diamond was cut from a 271-carat rough stone, mined in the Victor mine, Ontario, Canada in 2018. After its discovery, the rough diamond was cut and polished within a year by Diacore, the world’s leading specialists in researching, cutting and polishing extraordinary diamonds, to best enhance their brilliance, fire and sparkle.
Il diamante all'asta di Sotheby's
Il diamante all’asta di Sotheby’s

This stunning diamond is the best of the best when it comes to exceptional white diamonds and it’s hard to overstate its rarity and beauty. Never before has the appreciation for world-class diamonds been so acute in the world and more and more people have come to realize that something billions of years old and the size of a lollipop can hold so much value a self-portrait by Rembrandt. or a Basquiat. The broader understanding that, being the hardest material on earth, this wonder of nature will survive us for another million years is certainly another factor in the strength of the demand.
Gary Schuler, world president of jewelry







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