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Gems for Ukraine with Nomad’s




Precious gems to be auctioned for Ukraine. The idea was launched by Nomad’s, a company born in Ukraine, but which now operates in the cutting and trading of precious stones all over the world. Nomad’s started an auction on Ukraine’s Independence Day, August 24, which also marks six months since the invasion of Russian troops. The online auction aims to support the country. Nomad’s will donate the entire proceeds to United24, the support program launched by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

L'asta di gemme di Nomad's
L’asta di gemme di Nomad’s

For sale are 13 gems, including a Ukrainian topaz and heliodor beryl from the Volodarsk-Volynskii mine, a pair of 3.63-carat tanzanites, a 10.11-carat blue-green tourmaline and a 72-carat amethyst stone. , 40 carat. Although Nomad’s usually only sells to professional buyers, the company has opened the auction to everyone so everyone can get involved.

Tormalina di Nomad's
Tormalina di Nomad’s
Granato spessartite
Granato spessartite

Rubellite
Rubellite







Juno Diamond becomes Claire G for $ 13 million

Juno Diamond, a 101.41 carat D-color pear-shaped stone, internally flawless, was sold in New York at Sotheby’s for 13 million dollars. The result places the stone among the highest prices ever achieved for a D, Flawless or Internally Flawless color diamond of over 100 carats at auction. The diamond was bought by telephone from a private collector in Asia. As often happens, the buyer changed the name of the gem, which is now called Claire G Diamond, as he dedicates to his wife, probably arousing no small amount of envy.

Il Juno Diamond
Il Juno Diamond, ora ribattezzato Claire G Diamond. Courtesy Sotheby’s

The Claire G Diamond was the star lot in the Magnificent Jewels sale, which totaled $ 52 million. Along with this week’s Fine Jewels sale, Sotheby’s World Jewelery auctions exceeded $ 230 million, a 14% increase over the same period in 2021.

We are thrilled to see this exceptional diamond achieve such a strong result, confirming that there is continued demand from collectors at the highest levels of the market. This diamond has captivated customers around the world on our long travels this spring, but it has been a special privilege to offer it at our global headquarters, where it now ranks among the top five jewels sold in Sotheby’s New York sales room. . Including today’s result, only five pear-shaped perfect diamonds weighing over 100 carats were sold at auction, including four at Sotheby’s.
Quig Bruning, Head of Jewels, Sotheby’s Americas

Il diamante forma di pera di colore D da 101,41 carati internamente impeccabile.
Il diamante forma di pera di colore D da 101,41 carati internamente impeccabile. Courtesy Sotheby’s

The Claire G Diamond has obtained superlative gradations both in color (D Color – the highest grade for a white diamond) and in purity (Internally Flawless). As with the famous Cullinan I and Koh-i-noor diamonds, which are part of the British crown jewels, the stone is part of the rare subgroup comprising less than 2% of all gem diamonds, known as type IIa. Diamonds in this category are the purest chemically, giving them exceptional optical transparency.
Un Fancy Grey-Violet da 3,46 carati e Fancy Intense Pink da 4,08 carati
Un Fancy Grey-Violet da 3,46 carati e Fancy Intense Pink da 4,08 carati. Courtesy Sotheby’s

When curating our Magnificent Jewels sales, we’re continually on the hunt for not only extraordinary, timeless designs but also for of-the-moment jewels and gemstones that signal growth areas in the market. In particular, it’s been thrilling to witness the increase in our clients’ appetite for stones beyond the standard canon of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds, and to see the evolution in their appreciation for specimen stones, such as the Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant Necklace, which sold for an incredible $1.2 million. We also saw exceptional results for signed jewels by the iconic maisons, including a Mystery-Set Ruby Holly Leaf brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels that sold for nearly $1 million.
Catharine Becket, sales manager of Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels in New York

Anello con rubino birmano da 8,80 carati e diamanti
Anello con rubino birmano da 8,80 carati e diamanti. Courtesy Sotheby’s

The sale included colorful diamonds and beautiful sapphires owned by George C. Thomas Jr., which totaled 7 million. The group was led by two exquisite old-cut colored diamonds: a 4.08-carat Fancy Intense Pink, sold for 3.8 million (estimate 1.2-1.8 million), and a 3.46-carat Fancy Gray-Violet. carat, which reached 2 million (estimate 500-700,000).
A magnificent ring with emerald-cut Type IIA diamonds, color D, weighing 26.06 carats by Kwiat, yielded 2.3 million (estimate $ 2/3 million). Three bidders pushed a major Burmese ruby ​​and diamond ring from 8.80 carats to 1.6 million (estimate 1.3-2 million). An exceptionally rare Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace, weighing 10.31 carats, has risen to 1.2 million (estimate 500-700,000). Collectors vied for a Van Cleef & Arpels Boreal diamond necklace, which sold for 1.2 million (estimate 1-1.5 million) and a Harry Winston sapphire and diamond necklace, which made 1 million (estimate 800,000). -1.2 million).

Collana con ciondolo in tormalina Paraiba brasiliana eccezionalmente rara
Collana con ciondolo in tormalina Paraiba brasiliana eccezionalmente rara Courtesy Sotheby’s

Collana Boreal con diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels. Courtesy SOtheby's
Collana Boreal con diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels. Courtesy Sotheby’s







The Light of Africa Diamond and Jar illuminate Christie’s




The Light of Africa Diamond, a D-color, Flawless, Type IIa, emerald-cut diamond of 103.49 carats, with excellent polishing and symmetry, was sold by Christie’s, New York, for 20 million dollars. The gem therefore ranks as the fifth most precious colorless diamond ever offered by Christie’s. The 299.3-inch rough stone was mined at the Cullinan diamond mine and then cut and polished by Stargems Group. Overall, the Magnificent Jewels auction reached a total of $ 48.8 million, with 95% sold by lot and 98% in value.

The Light of Africa Diamond
The Light of Africa Diamond

The jewels on sale also included Jar’s The Ann & Gordon Getty and Twelve Jewels collection. The sale totaled 5.9 million dollars and consisted of one of the largest and most important private collections of the master Joel Arthur Rosenthal. The result of the sale is considered exceptional by Christie’s: the Parrot Tulip brooch with more gems, diamonds and lacquer, was sold for 831,600 dollars, a set of three Fleur-Pompons brooches with diamonds, rubies and colored sapphires, for 579,600, and the Zebra brooch in agate, diamonds and sapphires, for 554,000. Part of the proceeds from the collection will be donated by Gordon Getty to a Ukrainian relief fund.
Jar, spilla Parrot Tulip con più gemme, diamanti e lacca, venduta per 831.600 dollari
Jar, spilla Parrot Tulip con più gemme, diamanti e lacca, venduta per 831.600 dollari

The Magnificent Jewels auction at Christie’s New York rounded off an incredible sale season with solid results worldwide. Ann Getty’s extraordinary JAR collection sold for a total of $5,065,000, over double the pre-sale estimate. The 103.49ct Light of Africa D Flawless diamond achieved an incredible $195,000 per carat demonstrating the strength of the diamond market at the highest levels. The stone was unearthed at the Cullinan Mine and polished by the Stargems Group. We look forward to the rest of our online jewelry sales in London, New York, and Paris, which run through the end of June.
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Jewelry, Christie’s

Jar, spilla Zebra in agata, diamanti e zaffiri
Jar, spilla Zebra in agata, diamanti e zaffiri

The sale also achieved excellent results for jewels from important private collections, such as a selection of Bulgari jewels from the collection of the Italian actress Silvana Mangano, led by a Bulgari Fancy Intense Trombino ring with a 15.98-carat yellow diamond, sold for 693,000. dollars, a set of coral and gold jewelry Van Cleef & Arpels, formerly in the collection of Brooke Astor, who made 75,600 and a pair of emerald and diamond earrings of 13.79 and 12.14 carats from the property of a private collector , which reached $ 1,260,000.

Jar, set di tre spille Fleur Pompons con diamanti, rubini e zaffiri colorati
Jar, set di tre spille Fleur Pompons con diamanti, rubini e zaffiri colorati
Anello Trombino con diamante giallo appartenuto a Silvana Mangano
Anello Trombino con diamante giallo appartenuto a Silvana Mangano
Set di collana e orecchini in oro e corallo di Van Cleef & Arpels
Set di collana e orecchini in oro e corallo di Van Cleef & Arpels
Orecchini con smeraldi taglio pera e diamanti
Orecchini con smeraldi taglio pera e diamanti







Up for auction at Christie’s for charity J.K. Rowling’s earrings




Lumos maxima: Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban, the third film in the saga of the world’s most beloved wizard, opens with the words of this spell. And Lumos is also the name of a charity founded by J.K. Rowling in 2005 and who deals with the underlying causes of family breakdowns, such as poverty, conflict and discrimination. The institution helps children to be safely reunited with their families. Introduction to announce that the great British writer is auctioning a pair of Graff’s Waterfall diamond earrings at Christie’s for the benefit of Lumos. The estimate is between 30,000 and 50,000 pounds.

Orecchini di Graff, copia di The Christmas Pig autografato e lettera di J.K. Rowling
Orecchini di Graff, copia di The Christmas Pig autografato e lettera di J.K. Rowling

Not only that: the earrings will be presented with an edition signed by J.K. Rowling from the 2021 bestseller The Christmas Pig, along with the diamond earrings and a sealed personal message from the author to the buyer.
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling

Christie’s auction will take place online from 6 to 16 June. In addition to J.K. Rowling presents a range of jewelery ranging from the early 19th century to the present day, including a spectacular antique brooch of natural pearls and diamonds, along with designer jewelery from important houses such as Garrard, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, Hemmerle and Bulgari. In case you want to see them, the jewels will be on display at Christie’s King Street from 7 to 15 June.

Collana di diamanti di Garrard
Collana di diamanti di Garrard

Among the jewels, to report a pearl and diamond brooch from 1880, together with a surprising Art Deco bracelet with rubies and diamonds. Also for sale is a Garrard diamond necklace with a 4.78-carat pear-shaped diamond and a 12.56-carat intense yellow Ritz diamond ring.
Anello con diamante fancy intense yellow di 12,56 carati
Anello con diamante fancy intense yellow di 12,56 carati

Spilla del 1880 con diamanti e perle
Spilla del 1880 con diamanti e perle
Bracciale art Dèco con diamanti e rubini
Bracciale art Dèco con diamanti e rubini







Record diamond for Il Ponte Casa d’Aste




The positive moment for the jewelry market, in particular for auction sales, is confirmed by the event at the end of May organized by Il Ponte Casa d’Aste, a Milanese company that sold for 1.2 million euro of a 16.44-carat teardrop diamond that sets a new record for the jewelry department in the sector.

Rossella Novarini, direttrice de Il Ponte Casa d'Aste, durante la battitura del top dell'asta di Gioielli del 26 e 27 maggio 2022,  il diamante a goccia di 16,44 carati venduto a  12 milioni di euro. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d'Aste
Rossella Novarini, direttrice de Il Ponte Casa d’Aste, durante la battitura del top dell’asta di Gioielli del 26 e 27 maggio 2022,
il diamante a goccia di 16,44 carati venduto a 12 milioni di euro. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Thanks to this important award, our international positioning is consolidated. Like the major majors, the department is now a point of reference also for the most important jewels that reach enviable figures, proving the continued trust on the part of the contributors in entrusting us with increasingly precious assets.
Luca Ghirondi, head of the Il Ponte Casa d’Aste jewelery department

Anello con diamante con taglio a goccia da 16,44 carati
Anello con diamante con taglio a goccia da 16,44 carati. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

The sale ended with a total of 2.6 million, 176% revaluation of estimates and 84% of lots sold, with international participations online and by telephone, New York, London, Tel Aviv, Mumbai, Paris, Hong Kong are some of the main origins of bidders. The confirmation, according to the company, of a catalog proposal capable of capturing the attention of an increasingly global audience.
Spilla in oro bianco con diamanti di 10,87 e 10,95 carati
Spilla in oro bianco con diamanti di 10,87 e 10,95 carati. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

In particular, among the lots awarded a brooch in white gold with two round brilliant-cut diamonds of 10.87 and 10.95 carats was sold for 237,500 euros, while two round brilliant-cut diamonds of 3.01 and 3 respectively, 31 carats were both sold for 50,000 euros. Among the top lots also the yellow gold ring with a cushion ruby ​​of 4.98 carats at 225,000 and the white gold earrings with two large natural salt water pearls for 62,500 euros.
Anello con rubino birmano da 4,98 carati e diamanti
Anello con rubino birmano da 4,98 carati e diamanti. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Orecchini in oro bianco con due grandi perle naturali d'acqua salata. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d'Aste
Orecchini in oro bianco con due grandi perle naturali d’acqua salata. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste







Light of Africa Diamond, Jar and historical jewels in New York with Christie’s




New top jewelry auction at Christie’s in New York. On June 8, other Magnificent Jewels will be on stage, with jewels from private collections, along with jewels signed by Bhagat, Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, Raymond Templier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels. The jewels can be previewed at Christie’s, in New York, from 3 to 7 June.

The Light of Africa Diamond
The Light of Africa Diamond

The highlight of the sale is The Light of Africa Diamond, a diamond that starts with an estimate between 11 and 18 million dollars. It is of color D, flawless, type IIa, emerald cut and has a remarkable weight of 103.49 carats. It is the result of a 299.3 carat rough stone unearthed in the Cullinan mine, which has already produced some of the historic diamonds, such as the two Great Stars of Africa, both of which are part of the British Crown Jewels, set in the Scepter of the Sovereign and in the Crown of the Imperial State.

The sale also includes 12 Jar jewels, which were part of the Ann & Gordon Getty Collection, of which we talked about here. In addition, the auction includes jewels from other important private collections, including a selection of Bulgari jewels from the collection that belonged to the Italian actress Silvana Mangano. Then there are the coral and gold Van Cleef & Arpels jewels from the collection of the socialite Brooke Astor and a pair of emerald and diamond earrings of 13.79 and 12.14 carats owned by a private collector.

Borsetta da sera Melone di Bulgari in oro, diamanti, zaffiri, appartenuta a Silvana Mangano
Borsetta da sera Melone di Bulgari in oro, diamanti, zaffiri, appartenuta a Silvana Mangano

Set in oro e corallo di Van Cleef & Arpels appartenuto a Brooke Astor
Set in oro e corallo di Van Cleef & Arpels appartenuto a Brooke Astor
Collana di diamanti di Harry Winston
Collana di diamanti di Harry Winston
Collana con diamante centrale di 76,46 carati
Collana con diamante centrale di 76,46 carati
Spilla di Bulgari con diamante fancy yellow e diamanti bianchi
Spilla di Bulgari con diamante fancy yellow e diamanti bianchi

Collana di Cartier con rubini e diamanti
Collana di Cartier con rubini e diamanti







Sotheby’s sells the third most expensive diamond ever: 57.5 million




The 3 most expensive grams in the world: in Hong Kong the De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond was sold for just under 57.5 million dollars. The diamond weighs 15.10 carats, which corresponds exactly to 3.02 grams. This gem was sold by Sotheby’s, with a price that even exceeded the pre-sale estimate, which was 48 million. Yet this is not the record, which belongs to another diamond, the 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue, sold for $ 57,541,779 in 2016. It is, however, a minimal difference compared to the entire value. The buyer? He is anonymous and concluded the deal over the phone.

Il De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond
Il De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond

An extraordinary achievement, this diamond is considered to be one of the best De Beers ever seen and we are incredibly proud to join forces with Sotheby’s to share this defining moment in history.
Bruce Cleaver, CEO of the De Beers group

Il diamante blu, con un taglio rettangolare a gradini, pesa 15,10 carati è stato recentemente tagliato da un'eccezionale pietra grezza scoperta nell'aprile 2021
Il diamante blu, con un taglio rettangolare a gradini, pesa 15,10 carati è stato recentemente tagliato da un’eccezionale pietra grezza scoperta nell’aprile 2021

The De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond therefore became the third most expensive jewel ever sold at auction, behind The Pink Star, which sold for $ 71.2 million in 2017, also at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, and The Oppenheimer Blue. The diamond beaten in Hong Kong was mined at the famous Cullinan mine in South Africa in 2021 and was carved from a rough stone of 39.34 carats.

The De Beers Cullinan Blue ha una stima di 48 milioni di dollari
The De Beers Cullinan Blue ha una stima di 48 milioni di dollari

Il diamante The De Beers Cullinan Blue
Il diamante The De Beers Cullinan Blue







200 jewels for sale with Faraone Casa d’Aste




Faraone organizes two sales sessions in Milan dedicated to jewels and other luxury items, such as bags and objects for the home. In fact, luxury is also interpreted as a safe haven in difficult times, such as the ones we are going through. And jewels are in all respects part of this category, even more so when it comes to gems. Faraone Casa d’Aste is therefore preparing to beat 200 jewels in the morning on 25 May in two distinct sessions, while the 150 luxury goods including bags, glasses and porcelain are reserved for the afternoon session with the now tested live-streaming formula, with relaunches from part of the public connected by telephone, with the dedicated MyFaraone app and written offers.

Bracciale art déco in platino con diamanti
Bracciale art déco in platino con diamanti, dettaglio

Among the 200 lots of jewels stand out an Art Decò bracelet in platinum with diamonds for a total carat weight of about 55 ctarates, an early nineteenth-century necklace with 195-carat aquamarine and two diamonds of 7.46 and 5.38 carats respectively, as well as with a double strand of natural pearls. A white gold ring with a rectangular Mozambican ruby ​​(no heat) of approximately 5.21 carats, surrounded by fancy yellow navette diamonds of approximately 3.22 carats, a Burma ruby ​​(no heat) of 4.51 carats and a sapphire Loose Ceylon (no heat) of 9.18 carats together with other prestigious pieces by Cartier, Pomellato and Bulgari will close the session dedicated to jewelry.

Solitario anni Trenta-Quaranta in platino con diamante old cut del peso di 7,46 carati
Solitario anni Trenta-Quaranta in platino con diamante old cut del peso di 7,46 carati
Zaffiro Ceylon (no heat) da 9,18 carati
Zaffiro Ceylon (no heat) da 9,18 carati
Collana con due fili di perle
Collana con due fili di perle
Collier di prima metà Ottocento con acquamarina da 195 carati e due diamanti rispettivamente da 7,46 e 5,38 carati
Collier di prima metà Ottocento con acquamarina da 195 carati e due diamanti rispettivamente da 7,46 e 5,38 carati

Anello in oro bianco con rubino (no heat) rettangolare del Mozambico di 5,21 carati circa, con contorno di diamanti navette fancy yellow di 3,22 carati circa
Anello in oro bianco con rubino (no heat) rettangolare del Mozambico di 5,21 carati circa, con contorno di diamanti navette fancy yellow di 3,22 carati circa







The Rock, the record diamond auctioned by Christie’s




The one referred to as The Rock announces itself as one of the most precious diamonds put up for auction. Christie’s will put it on sale in Geneva on 11 May. Those interested, start saving some money: The Rock is estimated to be between 20 and 30 million dollars. A considerable fluctuation, in any case. It is a 228.31-carat pear-shaped diamond that will be the star at the auction of Magnificent Jewels, as part of Christie’s Luxury Week. It is an exceptionally rare gem mined and polished in South Africa over two decades ago and is the largest white diamond ever to appear at auction.

The Rock, diamante a forma di pera da 228,31 carati
The Rock, diamante a forma di pera da 228,31 carati

The Rock will join the very best of legendary gemstones which have passed through Christie’s global salerooms since 1766. The market for diamonds is particularly vibrant and we are confident that this sensational gemstone will capture the attention of collectors across the globe this Spring season.
Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s International Head of Jewelery

Rahul Kadakia con The Rock
Rahul Kadakia con The Rock

Classified by the Gemmological Institute of America as G color, VS1 clarity, The Rock is also accompanied by a letter from Gia stating that it is the largest existing DZ color pear-shaped diamond ever classified by the laboratory. The previous auction record for the largest white diamond was a 163.41-carat gem, which was sold at Christie’s in Geneva in November 2017 for $ 33.7 million.

The Rock will be presented at Christie’s Dubai from March 26-29, before a tour of Taipei and Rockefeller Plaza in New York from April 29 to May 1. Finally, it will be exhibited to the public during Christie’s Luxury Week at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva from 6 to 11 May.

The top 5 diamonds sold by Christie’s
1. A SENSATIONAL DIAMOND AND EMERALD NECKLACE, BY DE GRISOGONO
A rectangular cut diamond, weighing approximately 163.41 carats
Geneva Magnificent Jewels | November 14, 2017
Price realized: US $ 33,701,000
Price per carat: US $ 206,236
Auction record for a colorless diamond

Collana di diamanti e smeraldi, de Grisogono
Collana di diamanti e smeraldi, de Grisogono

2. WINSTON LEGACY
A pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 101.73 carats
Geneva Magnificent Jewels | May 15, 2013
Realized price: US $ 26,737,914
Price per carat: US $ 262,8323.
Diamante Wiston Legacy
Diamante Wiston Legacy

3. ARCIDUCA JOSEPH DIAMOND
A cushion-shaped diamond weighing approximately 76.02 carats
Geneva magnificent jewelry | November 13, 2012
Realized price: US $ 21,474,525
Price per carat: US $ 282,485
Il diamante  Arciduca Joseph
Il diamante Arciduca Joseph

4. LA LÉGENDE, SAUTOIR NECKLACE WITH DIAMONDS AND CULTIVATED PEARLS, BY BOEHMER ET BASSENGE
A heart-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 92.15 carats
Geneva Magnificent Jewels | May 17, 2017
Realized price: US $ 14,989,013
Price per carat: US $ 162.6595
Sautoir di perle con diamante di Boehmer er Bassenge
Sautoir di perle con diamante di Boehmer er Bassenge

5. A MAGNIFICENT DIAMOND
A pear-shaped diamond weighing approximately 75.97 carats
Geneva Magnificent Jewels | May 14, 2014
Realized price: US $ 14,474,732
Price per carat: US $ 190,532

Diamante a forma di pera di 75,97 carati
Diamante a forma di pera di 75,97 carati







Surprising diamonds and jewels at Christie’s auction




The large temples are back, the diamonds with six zeros are back. The next stop for enthusiasts and collectors will take place in New York, where Christie’s is planning a sale of Magnificent Jewels on April 13. The auction includes a selection of colored and colorless diamonds and precious stones, along with historical jewelery from private collections and designer jewelery from Bvlgari, Cartier, JAR, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels. Jewels that before the sale will be on display at Christie’s Dubai from 26 to 29 March.

The Fuchsia Rose, un diamante rosa-viola intenso di 8,82 carati
The Fuchsia Rose, un diamante rosa-viola intenso di 8,82 carati

The auction is led by The Fuchsia Rose, an intense pink-purple diamond of 8.82 carats, potentially flawless internally (estimate 4-6 million dollars). The sale also features beautiful colored diamonds, such as an 11.63 carat blue fancy diamond ring, VS1 clarity (Estimate 2.5-3.5 million) and a 15.31 carat (1- 1.5 million). A 2.44-carat fancy deep pink diamond ring (valued at 1-2 million). There are also colorless diamonds, including a ring with a maxi brilliant cut stone of 51.28 carats, color I, clarity SI1 (1.3-1.8 million), or a ring with a diamond of 21.05 carats, color E , internally flawless (1.4-2.4 million). A ring from Tiffany & Co. with a diamond of 13.91 carats, color H, clarity VS2 (350,000-500,000) is relatively more affordable.
Anello con diamante fancy giallo vivido di 15,31 carati
Anello con diamante fancy giallo vivido di 15,31 carati

The sale includes a rare and historic antique Tiffany & Co. Subway pendant watch with diamonds and enamels. Presented for the first time to the public at auction, the pendant watch was a specially commissioned piece of jewelry to commemorate the opening of the New York subway. Behind the domed crystal on one side of the clock is the earth taken during the Metro’s inauguration on March 24, 1900, along with the initials of the original owner, Georgie Annie McDonald, daughter of John B. McDonald who was responsible for overseeing the construction of the first metro line in the city. The incision along the outside reads “some earth from the first shovel extracted by Mayor Van Wyck at the excavation of the ground for the first subway”.
The sale is complemented by jewelry from the Rockefeller family, including a Cartier Art Déco sapphire and diamond bracelet, a Van Cleef & Arpels sapphire and diamond ring and an Art Déco emerald pearl, diamond and multi-gem necklace.

Orologio-ciondolo Subway Tiffany & Co. con diamanti e smalti
Orologio-ciondolo Subway Tiffany & Co. con diamanti e smalti
Bracciale di Cartier art déco con diamanti e rubini
Bracciale di Cartier art déco con diamanti e rubini
Anello con diamante fancy blue di oltre 11 carati
Anello con diamante fancy blue di oltre 11 carati
Spilla di Jar Watercolor Flower, con zaffiri
Spilla di Jar Watercolor Flower, con zaffiri

Collana con nappa di Van Cleef & Arpels
Collana con nappa di Van Cleef & Arpels







La Dolce Vita online with Christie’s Milano




La Dolce Vita: over time, the title of a Federico Fellini film has become the symbol of an era, the Italian postwar period, in which the economic boom was accompanied by a relaxed lifestyle, at least in Rome. This is no longer the case, but the idea that Italy is a place of soft pleasures has remained etched. In any case, the Dolce Vita was also a period in which Italian design made its way into the world. And this memory is linked to the online auction organized by Christie’s Milan, with offers from 1 to 10 March. On sale are Italian jewelery and international watchmaking. The online auction, which is called La Dolce Vita itself, features pieces from iconic brands, such as Chantecler, jewels from the glamorous Maison Montenapoleone Sabbadini and Vhernier, and a selection of precious stones such as Colombian and Brazilian emeralds, diamonds and sapphires.

Anelli di diamanti bianchi e neri di Chantecler
Anelli di diamanti bianchi e neri di Chantecler

The auction also includes a curated selection of watches from renowned manufacturers including Patek Philippe, Rolex and Piaget. The salient pieces of the auction will be on display at Christie’s Milan, in the historic Palazzo Clerici in neoclassical style, with viewing only by appointment from 1 to 9 March 2022. Among the pieces to be marked on the notebook, oops, on the smartphone, there is a Belle Époque diamond and ruby ​​ring by Musy (estimate: 2,500-3,500 euros), along with models by Chantecler (jeweler of Capri) including two extraordinary diamond rings (estimate: 6,000-8,000 each) and a pair of sapphire earrings colored and diamonds, also by Chantecler (estimate: € 10,000 – 15,000).
Anello Belle Époque con diamanti e rubini di Musy
Anello Belle Époque con diamanti e rubini di Musy

Other interesting jewels: a pair of Eclisse earrings in gold, jet and diamonds by Vhernier (1,500 – 2,500) exemplify the contemporary design and innovation of the iconic Italian jewelers, an impressive gold suite by Federico Buccellati (4,000 – 6,000). For the selection of watches, a Patek Philippe ref. 460, circa 1929 (30,000 – 50,000), will lead the auction, along with a diamond Patek Philippe Nautilus (6,000 – 10,000) and Rolex GMT Master ref. 16710 (7,000 – 10,000).

A sinistra, Patek Philippe in rose gold and silver dial, circa 1929. A destra, Patek Philippe Nautilus with diamonds, stainless steel and yellow gold
A sinistra, Patek Philippe in rose gold and silver dial, circa 1929. A destra, Patek Philippe Nautilus with diamonds, stainless steel and yellow gold

Marcello Mastroianni e Anita Ekberg nel film «La Dolce vita»
Marcello Mastroianni e Anita Ekberg nel film «La Dolce vita»







Diamonds protagonists of the first online auction of 2022




2022 opens with a success for the world of jewelry auctions. The first jewelry auction organized in New York by Christie in 2022, an online sale lasting 17 days (January 24 – February 9) reached a total of 5.2 million dollars with 131% of lots sold above the highest estimate. low and 96% of sales. The sale received a record turnout with the largest number of bidders for any online jewelry sale in New York. The participation registered bidders from 28 countries.

Anello con diamante di 11,46 carati
Anello con diamante di 11,46 carati

High prices were achieved for the diamonds, including the highest lot of the sale, an 11.46-carat diamond ring, which was offered without reserve and reached $ 300,000. Additional noteworthy findings include a 10.31-carat emerald-cut diamond ring, which sold for $ 237,500, square earrings with 5.02- and 5.02-carat emerald-cut diamonds (212,500), and a round brilliant-cut diamond ring of 5.21 carats, also offered without reserve, which reached $ 150,000.

Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo di 10,31 carati
Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo di 10,31 carati
Orecchini quadrati con diamanti taglio smeraldo da 5,02 e 5,02 carati
Orecchini quadrati con diamanti taglio smeraldo da 5,02 e 5,02 carati
Anello con diamante fancy yellow di 5,25 carati di Oscar Heyman
Anello con diamante fancy yellow di 5,25 carati di Oscar Heyman

Anello con zaffiro rettangolare modificato con taglio a gradino, diamanti affusolati taglio baguette, platino, circa 1955, firmato Yard
Anello con zaffiro rettangolare modificato con taglio a gradino, diamanti affusolati taglio baguette, platino, circa 1955, firmato Yard







Christie’s opens 2022 with the first auction




Once the large pre-Christmas auctions have been archived, the jewels are once again put up for auction. Christie’s has scheduled Jewels Online (January 24-February 9), the first jewelry auction of 2022 for the big sales house. The sale features jewelry ranging from antique to contemporary pieces, white diamonds and colored stones, as well as bejeweled items and watches. There are over 250 lots, including designer pieces from Maison such as Angela Cummings, Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Marina B, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, Raymond Yard, René Boivin, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co. , Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura.

Paul Kutchinsky, spilla in oro con corallo, diamanti, smeraldo
Paul Kutchinsky, spilla in oro con corallo, diamanti, smeraldo

The sale covers all price ranges and with many lots offered without reserve (the idea is to offer jewelry for gifts before Valentine’s Day). The top is an 11.46-carat diamond ring, offered without reserve ($ 200,000-300,000 estimate). A 5.05-carat (100,000-150,000) diamond ring is also offered without reserve.
Orecchini con diamanti
Orecchini con diamanti

The sale includes in particular selections from important collections including the Blair Family Collection, the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Edward Guest II, the Collection of Mimi Adler, Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Leeds and Jeweled Object D ‘art from the Contessa Orietta Ascoli Collection which offers an assembly of jewel objects including watches, perfume bottles, desk accessories and evening bags.

Anello di diamanti di 11,46 carati
Anello di diamanti di 11,46 carati
Orecchini Cartier art déco, con acquamatina e diamanti
Orecchini Cartier art déco, con acquamatina e diamanti
Collana di Oscar Heyman con zaffiri, smeraldi e diamanti
Collana di Oscar Heyman con zaffiri, smeraldi e diamanti
Orologio da tavolo art déco di Cartier, smalto, nefrite, diamanti
Orologio da tavolo art déco di Cartier, smalto, nefrite, diamanti
Bracciale di Tiffany firmato Jean Schlumberger in smalto e oro a losanghe
Bracciale di Tiffany firmato Jean Schlumberger in smalto e oro a losanghe
Collana con pendente di  Van Cleef & Arpels in onice, diamanti, oro
Collana con pendente di Van Cleef & Arpels in onice, diamanti, oro

Anello di Oscar Heyman con diamanti bianchi e giallo
Anello di Oscar Heyman con diamanti bianchi e giallo







A huge black diamond from outer space is for sale




A giant black diamond. Extremely rare. A surprising child of nature. But also an enigma. And precisely this name, The Enigma, has been attributed to a huge gem weighing 555.55 carats and, even more incredible coincidence, with exactly 55 facets. The Enigma is a surprise reserved by Sotheby’s at its headquarters in Dubai, where it will go on sale with an auction open to online offers from 3 to 9 February. The diamond has belonged for over two decades to an owner who has now decided to sell it. Even in exchange for a cryptocurrency payment.

Its sale represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the rarest, billion-year-old cosmic wonders known to humankind.
Nikita Binani, Sotheby’s Jewelery Specialist and Head of Sale, London

The Enigma, diamante nero di di 555,55 carati
The Enigma, diamante nero di di 555,55 carati

The diamond also has another attraction: it was not found in a mine, but comes from space. It is thought to have been created by a meteor impact or to have emerged from an asteroid containing a diamond that collided with Earth. It is the largest Fancy Black Natural Color diamond in the world, reported by Gubelin and Gia in 2004, and was listed as the largest cut diamond in the world in the 2006 Guinness Book of Records.
The Enigma
The Enigma

We are honoured that Dubai has been chosen as the first stop for this exceptional rarity and are thrilled to play a part in its journey, which began so many millions of years ago. This is the first time we are introducing our cryptocurrency offering in the UAE, a move that is in line with the government’s own commitment to exploring new digital, technological and scientific advances. Unveiling this one-of-a-kind stone – both in our DIFC gallery and at the unparalleled Dubai Diamond Exchange – is a clear continuation of our dedication to showcasing the best of the best in the UAE.
Katia Nounou Boueiz, head of Sotheby’s United Arab Emirates

The design of the diamond is imbued with meaning, its shape is inspired by the Middle Eastern symbol in the shape of the palm of a hand, the Hamsa, a sign of protection, power and strength. The Hamsa is also associated with the number five, which is imbued with symbolic meaning, which is also the number that distinguishes the gem. The cryptocurrency will be accepted at Sotheby’s, and it’s not the first time: last year the Key 10138 diamond was bought with cryptocurrency at a record price. This diamond will be offered without reserve, which means that the winning bid is the highest, regardless of its amount or the intrinsic value of the diamond itself. Before the auction, the diamond will be exhibited in Dubai, Los Angeles and London.

Girocollo in oro bianco, con pavé di 181 diamanti neri naturali
Girocollo in oro bianco, con pavé di 181 diamanti neri naturali

The secret of black diamonds
Natural black diamonds, carbonates, date back to approximately 2.6-3.8 billion years ago and are an extremely rare natural event. These gems contain traces of nitrogen and hydrogen abundant in interstellar space, as well as osbornite, a mineral found only in meteors. They are found only in Brazil and the Central Republic of Africa, which millions of years ago were part of the supercontinent, Rodinia – an area believed to have been hit by meteorites. The exclusive presence of carbonadi in these locations adds further weight to the theory that these stones are indeed treasures from interstellar space. Black diamonds are one of the hardest materials and almost impossible to cut and polish. They have typically also been reserved for industrial uses.






Lalique story for sale at Sotheby’s




A must for those who love jewelry that has made history. Sotheby’s Paris (auction on December 17) offers a rare museum-quality collection of René Lalique pieces, all being auctioned for the first time. This is a collection curated by Claude H. Sorbac, a collector who passed away a few months ago. Lalique’s jewelry is a career photograph of the ingenious designer, who was a key figure of Art Nouveau. On sale are 39 pieces, including several works purchased by Lalique’s heirs.

René Lalique, collier in vetro, smalto e diamanti, Grenouilles
René Lalique, collier Grenouilles in vetro, smalto e diamanti

Claude Henri Sorbac was part of a family of art lovers and grew up surrounded by a collection of paintings and precious objects, including great works by the likes of Renoir, Sisley, Degas and Tiepolo. He was forced to leave home during World War II, and at the age of 22 he enlisted in the Moroccan Spahi regiment and participated in the liberation of Paris. Then, he became an entrepreneur and, with greater financial means, a collector of antiques, including the works of Lalique, to which he dedicated several decades, traveling to flea markets and auctions alike to seek out the best of the best.
Pendente di collier Art Nouveau in oro e smalto, con viso di donna e glicine
Pendente di collier Art Nouveau in oro e smalto, con viso di donna e glicine

Avant-garde artist-designer, René Lalique has worked in everything from jewelry, goldsmithing and illustration to sculpture and glassware. The collection proposed by Sotheby’s highlights his pioneering use of innovative materials such as glass, aluminum, bronze and copper, mixed with other noble materials such as diamonds, precious gems and gold.
Pettine Cattleya in avorio, smalto e diamanti
Pettine Cattleya in avorio, smalto e diamanti

Girocollo Chantecler in smalto, vetro e citrino
Girocollo Chantecler in smalto, vetro e citrino

Collier Libellule in vetro, smalto e diamanti
Collier Libellule in vetro, smalto e diamanti







Magnificent sales of Christie’s in New York




The Christmas air is good for super jewelry sales, especially if they are sold at auction. In New York, the sale of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels totaled nearly $ 55 million, with 91% sold in lots and 94% sold by value: 120% went above the lowest estimate. Offers came from 30 countries across five continents.

Collana con diamante fancy giallo vivido di 70,19 carati, purezza VS2
Collana con diamante fancy giallo vivido di 70,19 carati, purezza VS2

Under the lens there were colored diamonds of particular value. The most anticipated lot was a 70.19 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond pendant, VS2 clarity. It was sold for $ 2,850,000. A 5.38 carat vivid orange pink fancy diamond ring, VS2 clarity, which made 2,670,000 dollars and a 8.74 carat dark gray-blue fancy diamond ring, Internally Flawless, reached 2.61 million .
Anello con diamante fancy grigio-blu scuro di 8,74 carati, Internally Flawless
Anello con diamante fancy grigio-blu scuro di 8,74 carati, Internally Flawless

Also on sale was a series of pieces cataloged as A Superlative Eye: Property from a Distinguished Chicago Collection, which included Cartier Art Deco jewelry. The collection achieved outstanding results for an impressive Graff ruby ​​and diamond ring, which fetched $ 1,290,000. An Art Deco brooch with emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, which belonged to Mrs. Cole Porter, fetched $ 381,250 and another Egyptian Art Deco revival brooch by Cartier with gems and diamonds, achieved more than three times its highest estimate : sold for $ 268,750.
Anello con rubino e diamanti di Graff
Anello con rubino e diamanti di Graff

Other highlights of the sale were eight lots of Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set jewelry: a double-flower brooch with sapphires and diamonds was awarded for $ 575,000, a ruby ​​and diamond bracelet reached 525,000, a pendant-earring with rubies and diamonds which he made 412,500.
Anello con rubino e diamanti di Graff
Anello con rubino e diamanti di Graff

In the same auction, other impressive prices were raised for a major 17.73-carat Kashmir sapphire ring, which reached more than double its high estimate: over $ 2 million, while a deep yellow diamond ring of 44, 12-karat made $ 1,110,000 and a Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco diamond bracelet previously featured in The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, which reached $ 1,230,000.

Bracciale di diamanti Art Déco di Van Cleef & Arpels
Bracciale di diamanti Art Déco di Van Cleef & Arpels

Spilla di Cartier con smeraldo intagliato, diamanti, zaffiri
Spilla di Cartier con smeraldo intagliato, diamanti, zaffiri

Bracciale con rubini e diamanti con tecnica mystery setting di Van Cleef & Arpels
Bracciale con rubini e diamanti con tecnica mystery setting di Van Cleef & Arpels







Joséphine’s jewels double the estimate




In the year of the anniversary of Napoleon’s death, two diadems which are traditionally thought to have belonged to Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763-1814), wife of the French emperor, were sold by Sotheby’s London for £ 576,600 (approx. 671.00 euros or 759,000 dollars). A figure that has almost doubled the maximum estimate of 300,000 pounds. A sign that historical jewels retain a charm that goes beyond their material value.

Giuseppina di Beauharnais ritratta da Andrea Appiani
Joséphine de Beauharnais ritratta da Andrea Appiani

Tiaras are considered examples of the finest French craftsmanship of the early 19th century. They were made in Paris around 1808 with a neoclassical design. After the French Revolution, in fact, Napoleon had tried to legitimize his new government by resurrecting historical and cultural references to ancient Rome. Joséphine understood the value of her public image of her, and used clothing and jewelry to evoke the ideals of the ancient world and connect her with the present Empire to increase the prestige of her husband’s regime.
Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (probabilmente fine XVI secolo); offerto insieme a una chiusura da cintura di design simile, con un cammeo in agata di Medusa (probabilmente fine del XVI secolo) e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale
Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (probabilmente fine XVI secolo); offerto insieme a una chiusura da cintura di design simile, con un cammeo in agata di Medusa (probabilmente fine del XVI secolo) e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale

The two tiaras are part of a set (designed to also be worn together). They are made of gold and blue champlevé enamel decorated with twenty-five carnelian carvings, predominantly male and female classical heads. They were offered together with a pair of drop earrings, each with a single intaglio and similarly decorated, and a hair comb and belt ornament, centered with a Bacchus carnelian cameo. The jewels have been kept in London for 150 years.

Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (fine XVI secolo)
Diadema in oro, cammeo e smalto di Jacques-Amboise Oliveras del 1808 circa con cinque cammei ovali in pietra dura raffiguranti Zeus, Dioniso (probabilmente XVIII secolo), Medusa, Pan e Gaia (fine XVI secolo)







Diamonds and large Maison for Christie’s Magnificent Jewels




Magnificent Jewels: a Christie’s New York auction dedicated to high-end jewelry lovers on 8 December, but also a sale from 23 November to 7 December. The auction offers over 200 lots, enhanced by private collections, diamonds and colored gems, and an impressive number of jewels by Bvlgari, Cartier, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Jean Schlumberger, Suzanne Belperron, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Diamante fancy giallo vivido di 70,19 carati, chiarezza VS2
Diamante fancy giallo vivido di 70,19 carati, chiarezza VS2

Let’s start with the Magnificent Jewels auction. The most highly rated pieces are three colored diamonds, including a rare 5.38 carat fancy vivid orange pink diamond ring, VS2 clarity (Estimated $ 2,200,000-3,200,000). Another 70.19 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond, VS2 clarity is set on a pendant ($ 2,000,000-3,000,000 dollars), while a 8.74 carat Internally Flawless fancy dark gray-blue diamond ring is valued at 1,200,000 – 1,500,000 dollars.

Anello con diamante grigio scuro-blu fantasia di 8,74 carati Internally Flawless
Anello con diamante grigio scuro-blu fantasia di 8,74 carati Internally Flawless

One notable collection included in the sale is titled A Superlative Eye: Property from a Distinguished Chicago Collection. Includes jewelry from Cartier, Graff, Jean Schlumberger, Chanel, Carvin French and Marcus & Co. The collection is highlighted by a strong selection of Cartier Art Deco jewelry, such as an emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch (200,000-300,000) that once belonged to Ms. Cole Porter, along with colored stones including a Graff ruby ​​and diamond ring ($ 1,000,000-1,500,000), a Kashmir sapphire ring from Carvin French.
Spilla di Cartier Art Déco, con smeraldo, zaffiro e diamanti, appartenuta alla signora Cole Porter
Spilla di Cartier Art Déco, con smeraldo, zaffiro e diamanti, appartenuta alla signora Cole Porter

Another highlight of the sale are eight lots of Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set jewelry, including a ruby ​​and diamond bracelet (300,000-500,000) and a pair of ruby ​​and diamond drop earrings (300,000-500,000). The Serti Mystérieux technique represents a Van Cleef & Arpels excellence that combines design and innovation (an average of 1,200 hours is calculated to complete a Mystery-Set jewel).

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set, braccialetto di rubini e diamanti
Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set, braccialetto di rubini e diamanti

Additional private collections within the sale include a Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco diamond bracelet (1,000,000-1,500,000) previously featured in The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum of New York. Also for sale is a historic late 17th century rosary with emerald, diamonds and enamel (400,000-600,000).
 braccialetto di diamanti Art Déco di Van Cleef & Arpels
Braccialetto di diamanti Art Déco di Van Cleef & Arpels

Perla Rockefeller, perla naturale marrone con diamanti su platino. Ciondolo firmato Gillot Co.
Perla Rockefeller, perla naturale marrone con diamanti su platino. Ciondolo firmato Gillot Co.

Storico rosario della fine del XVII secolo con smeraldi, diamanti e smalto
Storico rosario della fine del XVII secolo con smeraldi, diamanti e smalto







Michele della Valle & friends with Christie’s online




In view of Christmas, from 23 November to 7 December Christie’s offers an online auction entitled Jewels Online & Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle. The sale includes high-end jewelry, with period pieces, contemporary heats, as well as white diamonds and precious stones. The jewels for sale have prestigious brands such as Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels: over 400 lots, covering all price ranges and with several lots offered without reserve.

Michele della Vallem pupazzo di neve  in cristallo di rocca smerigliato, zaffiri gialli tondi, smeraldi e rubini, smalto nero, zaffiro arancione cabochon tondo, diamanti tondi, oro bianco, giallo e annerito 18 carati
Michele della Vallem pupazzo di neve in cristallo di rocca smerigliato, zaffiri gialli tondi, smeraldi e rubini, smalto nero, zaffiro arancione cabochon tondo, diamanti tondi, oro bianco, giallo e annerito 18 carati

But the dessert of this starred menu is represented by 64 imaginative jewels by Michele della Valle, all offered without reservations. Designer, artist, jeweler: Michele della Valle is one of the greatest creatives in business, who combines design skills with irony, pleasure and the wealth of ideas and materials. Often with surprising results. For example, the brooch in the shape of a snowman with gems and diamonds: high jewelery more in a pinch of joy.
Collana con diamanti, zaffiri di diversi colori e granati
Collana con diamanti, zaffiri di diversi colori e granati

Orecchini con diamanti e zaffiri gialli
Orecchini con diamanti e zaffiri gialli

Orecchini con zaffiri rotondi arancioni e gialli, tsavorite, diamanti, oro bianco e giallo
Orecchini con zaffiri rotondi arancioni e gialli, tsavorite, diamanti, oro bianco e giallo







Marie Antoinette doubles with Christie’s

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When we say the charm of the nobility. In spite of the French Revolution, Queen Marie Antoinette (guillotined) takes her revenge. His bracelets don diamonds (old cut, of course), silver and yellow gold, commissioned around 1776, adapted in the 19th century, and placed in a blue velvet case, were auctioned at Magnificent Jewels organized by Christie’s in Geneva. They were sold for around 7 million euros (equivalent to 7.5 million Swiss francs, or 8.2 million dollars), a figure that is almost double the maximum estimate that preceded the auction.

I bracciali con diamanti appartenuti a Maria Antonietta
I bracciali con diamanti appartenuti a Maria Antonietta

The jewels were bought by the queen and she bought these two diamond bracelets for 250,000 lire, which was a huge sum for the time. According to Count Mercy-Argenteau, ambassador of Austria to France, they were paid partly in precious stones from the queen’s collection and partly with the funds the queen received from her husband, King Louis XVI. At the time of the Revolution, the jewels were brought to Belgium, then passed to Madame Royale, the surviving daughter of Marie Antoinette. Now they have changed ownership.
Kirsten Dunst interpreta Maria Antonietta nel film di Sofia Coppola
Kirsten Dunst interpreta Maria Antonietta nel film di Sofia Coppola

The Geneva auction also had other interesting pieces in the catalog. A pear-cut diamond of 55.50 carats was sold for 4.5 million euros. A yellow gold brooch with drop and baguette cut diamonds and cushion cut ruby, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, was sold for 3.8 million euros. A platinum ring with an oval brilliant cut diamond of 43.19 carats totaled 3.1 million euros. In all, the auction closed with sales of over 50 million euros.

Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels con rubino taglio cuscino e diamanti con taglio a goccia e baguette
Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels con rubino taglio cuscino e diamanti con taglio a goccia e baguette
Diamante taglio pera di 55,5 carati
Diamante taglio pera di 55,5 carati

Anello con diamante ovale di oltre 43 carati
Anello con diamante ovale di oltre 43 carati







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