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High jewelry and Brigitte Bardot’s rings up for auction at Christie’s

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Un'immagine dal matrimonio tra Brigitte Bardot e Roger Vadim




Great jewelry brands for the online auction organized by Christie’s France from 30 November to 14 December. Among the vintage pieces for sale are jewelry by Boivin, Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Jean Fouquet, Jar and Van Cleef & Arpel. In all, there are 290 lots with estimates ranging from 1,000 to 200,000 euros. The most popular pieces are those dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including a Belle Époque brooch with Cartier Noeud bodice. It is a unique piece, with flexible sides, set with a 4.92 carat old style cushion diamond (estimate 150,000-200,000 euros).

Spilla a forma di fiocco in diamanti di Cartier
Spilla a forma di fiocco in diamanti di Cartier

After the success of the Jean Fouquet necklace, which sold for 980,000 last July, here are two other rare necklaces by the Master of the Parisian avant-garde: an Art Déco with aquamarine, coral and diamonds that was owned by the trader and collector Michel Perinet, (estimate 100,000 – 150,000) and a geometric necklace, in platinum embellished with diamonds (estimate 50,000-80,000).
Jean Foquet, collana art déco con acquamarina e corallo
Jean Foquet, collana art déco con acquamarina e corallo

Other pieces at auction include a Cartier bracelet (estimate 100,000-150,000 euros) from the Art Deco period, a 1929 TuttiFrutti clip by Mauboussin, with a large 22.37-carat Ceylon sapphire along with emeralds, rubies and sapphires engraved in Indian style. Other notable pieces: a Boucheron ring featuring an unheated cushion cut Burmese ruby, approximately 7.5 carats (70,000-100,000), a Bulgari ring with a 29.43 carat unheated cushion cut Burmese sapphire (50,000 -80,000).
Collana in oro con elefanti di Cartier
Collana in oro con elefanti di Cartier

An entire section of the sale is dedicated to diamonds. Among the stones stands out an old-cut diamond of 15.09 carats (150,000-200,000 euros). For those who love vintage jewelery from the 1940s, 1960s and 1970s, the catalog presents a bracelet by Boucheron and one by Chaumet with ruby, emerald and cabochon sapphire. The animalier theme occupies a section of the sale and includes a Cartier elephant necklace. Finally, the auction also features creations by six important international designers. These include a bracelet by Walid Akkad, a sapphire and diamond ring designed by Mad (Maison Alix Dumas) and jewels by Marie Mas, Rosior, Luz Camino and Bare (by Dries Criel).
Bracciale in oro e smeraldi di Walid Akkad
Bracciale in oro e smeraldi di Walid Akkad

Those who love objects related to celebrities will find interesting the three wedding rings with sapphires, rubies and diamonds, a gift from Roger Vadim to Brigitte Bardot (estimate 6,000-8,000 euros). Director, screenwriter, actor and novelist Roger Vladimir Plemiannikov, born in Paris in 1928, meets Brigitte Bardot in 1950 during a summer vacation in Cap Myrtes near Saint-Tropez. She brigitte was 15 years old and her parents forbade her to marry until she the actress turned 18. Brigitte Bardot and Vadim eventually got married on December 19, 1952. Both were instant successes and remain a mythical couple of cinema.
Le tre fedi nuziali regalate a Brigitte Bardot da Roger Vadim
Le tre fedi nuziali regalate a Brigitte Bardot da Roger Vadim

Un'immagine dal matrimonio tra Brigitte Bardot e Roger Vadim
Un’immagine dal matrimonio tra Brigitte Bardot e Roger Vadim







The diadems of Joséphine de Beauharnais up for auction at Sotheby’s

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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




2021 was the bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s death. The sale by Sotheby’s of two diadems that belonged to Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763-1814), at least according to the current reconstruction, is therefore topical. Joséphine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), was empress of France and wore these very rare diadems which, apart from their material value, constitute a historical testimony of French craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century.

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 jewels were made in Paris around 1808, in the neoclassical style that Napoleon liked, who was looking for historical and cultural references in ancient Rome. Joséphine, in perfect harmony, used clothing and jewelry to evoke the ideals of the ancient world and linking it with the current Empire to increase the prestige of her husband’s regime. Just like an influencer, she is. The empress was a lover of jewelry. In just six years, Joséphine has spent an impressive sum of more than 25 million francs on jewelry and clothing, far exceeding the allowance she had been awarded.
Set Filetto o Collare con nove cammei e 10 piccoli intagli con animali, francese o italiano, XIX secolo
Set Filetto o Collare con nove cammei e 10 piccoli intagli con animali, francese o italiano, XIX secolo

These majestic jewels set with cameos and carvings certainly evoke the style of the great Empress Joséphine – her rank as wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, her impeccable taste and her interest in the classical world. Empress Joséphine was much more than just a collector of antiques. Being the first to incorporate these cameos and carvings into her dress, wearing them side by side with pearls and diamonds, she created a completely new fashion that swept Paris and the world, based on neoclassical forms. The jewels offered here demonstrate the finest and most delicate work of the best French workshops and, today, there are hardly any comparable pieces in the world. As fashions changed, the jewels were broken down and reshaped, making their survival truly exceptional.
Kristian Spofforth, Head of Sotheby’s Jewels Department in London

Chiusura da cintura, cammeo in agata di Medusa fine del XVI secolo e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale
Chiusura da cintura, cammeo in agata di Medusa fine del XVI secolo e un ornamento per cintura con un cammeo in pietra dura di Zeus (1780-1800), nella custodia originale

The two diadems are part of two sets. They are set with precious stones engraved with classic heads, many of which are perhaps ancient: it was believed that they bestow on the wearer virtues such as heroism, fidelity and love. The jewels are part of a private collection in the UK, where they have remained for at least 150 years, and both are still contained in their original leather boxes. They will be offered with estimates of 200,000-300,000 and 100,000-200,000 pounds in the sale of Sotheby’s London Treasures, scheduled for 7 December.
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)

The sets will first be exhibited from 2 to 9 November at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, together with the highlights of Sotheby’s sales of Magnificent Jewels. A similar set is kept in the collection of the Swedish royal family, inherited from Joséphine’s son, Eugène Rose de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg. Her daughter, Joséphine of Leuchtenberg, brought numerous jewels to the Swedish royal family when she married the future King Oscar I in 1823.

Sei cammei in pietra dura e un grande intaglio, con quattro piccoli intagli in corniola, attaccati a una collana associata più tardi, italiano, fine XVIII/inizio XIX secolo
Sei cammei in pietra dura e un grande intaglio, con quattro piccoli intagli in corniola, attaccati a una collana associata più tardi, italiano, fine XVIII/inizio XIX secolo







Sotheby’s is putting marahaja glasses up for auction

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I due occhiali Astaneh Ye Ferdaws (smeraldi) e Halqeh Ye Nur (diamanti)




The charm of exotic and precious jewels: Sotheby’s dedicates an auction to the theme Arts of the Islamic World & India. Most of the pieces concern objects, carpets, prints, paintings. But there are also jewels. And two, in particular, attract attention: they are glasses from an unknown princely treasure. The truly unique aspect of these glasses is that they are made with diamonds and emeralds. The auction estimate (London, October 27) for these unique jewels is 1.5 – 2.5 million pounds each. They can be seen by the public in Hong Kong (October 7-11) and London (October 22-26).

I due occhiali Astaneh Ye Ferdaws (smeraldi) e Halqeh Ye Nur (diamanti)
I due occhiali Astaneh Ye Ferdaws (smeraldi) e Halqeh Ye Nur (diamanti)

These extraordinary curiosities bring together myriad threads – from the technical mastery of the cutter and the genius of craftsmanship to the vision of a patron who chose to fashion two pairs of eyeglasses quite unlike anything ever seen before. They are undoubtedly a marvel for gemologists and historians alike, and it is a real thrill to be able to bring these treasures to light and to offer the world the opportunity to wonder at their brilliance and the mystery behind their creation.
Edward Gibbs, president of Sotheby’s Middle East & India

The history of these glasses begins in 17th-century Mughal India, at a time when imperial wealth, scientific knowledge and artistic endeavor simultaneously reached their peak. Commissioned by an unknown prince, an artist carved a diamond weighing over 200 carats and a brilliant emerald weighing at least 300 carats. Evidence of the technical skill involved, there is no known existence of any comparable example of both. Around 1890, the lenses were inserted into new frames, decorated with rose-cut diamonds.

Gli occhiali con lente di smeraldo
Gli occhiali con lente di smeraldo

The original patron for whom the glasses were commissioned remains unknown, but they stem from a rich period of artistic and architectural achievement during the reigns of the Great Mughal of the Akbar emperors (1556-1605), Jahangir (1605-1627), Shah Jahan (1627 -1658) and Aurangzeb (1658-1707).

The quality and purity of the gems is in itself extraordinary and stones of this size would undoubtedly have been an emperor’s reserve. The diamonds are flawless, thought to come from the Golconda mines in South India. Cut in pairs from a single natural diamond, possibly the largest ever found, they now weigh 25 carats together. The facet around the edge shows extreme skill, arranged to maintain transparency in the lenses while releasing light from the edges. The emeralds also come from a single natural Colombian gem and now weigh 27 carats. The bevel of the emeralds has been precisely angled to maintain the intensity of the color in the stone.

Gli occhiali con lenti di diamanti
Gli occhiali con lenti di diamanti

While ordinary lenses work simply to improve vision, these filters were aids for a spiritual function, with diamonds meant to illuminate and emeralds believed to possess miraculous powers to heal and ward off evil. In the work Naturalis historia, a treatise that dates back to the first century, Pliny the Elder tells that the Roman emperor Nero observed the gladiator contests through the surface of a precious green stone. Nero’s tutor, Seneca, was an expert in refraction of light, mirrors and optics, and these are thought to have been one of the first glasses ever. Many centuries later, an inventory of the treasure of Charles V of France mentions beryls (a family of precious stones, which includes emerald and aquamarine) framed like spectacles.
Collana del Deccan, con gemme. Circa Ottocento
Collana del Deccan, con gemme. Circa Ottocento

Closer to where these examples originate, in India, following the tragic death of Shah Jahan’s beloved wife, in whose honor the Taj Mahal was painstakingly built, the emperor is said to have wept so many tears that he had need to heal his sick eyes with emerald gems.
Set di gioielli del Marocco, 18-19esimo secolo
Set di gioielli del Marocco, 18-19esimo secolo

Collana in argento dorato. Marocco, Ottocento
Collana in argento dorato. Marocco, Ottocento
Collana Moghul con perle e smeraldo intagliato
Collana Moghul con perle e smeraldo intagliato







A Wallis Simpson bracelet up for auction at Christie’s

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Il bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini appartenuto alla Duchessa di Windsor




The Magnificent Jewels auction on November 9 adds another piece of nobility to the catalog of lots for sale. In addition to the two diamond bracelets that belonged to Queen Marie Antoinette of France, Christie’s will offer the first gift on the occasion of her wedding anniversary, received on June 3, 1938 by the Duchess of Windsor. Her husband, in case anyone does not remember, was the Duke of Windsor, former King of Great Britain, who had abdicated precisely to marry Wallis Simpson.

Il bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini appartenuto alla Duchessa di Windsor
Il bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini appartenuto alla Duchessa di Windsor

The history of the jewel is testified by the order received from Cartier. This is a white gold bracelet with two large rubies set. On the bracelet is engraved the phrase: “For our first anniversary of June 3”. The bracelet is an elegant and sophisticated reinterpretation of the Art Deco style. Very avant-garde, the jewel is considered one of the most unusual models of the Maison (the estimate for the auction has a very wide range: 1-2 million Swiss francs). At the time of the gift, the couple was on holiday on the French Riviera in Antibes, at Villa La Croë.
Wallis Simpson indossa il bracciale di Cartier
Wallis Simpson indossa il bracciale di Cartier

History
In December 1936 Edward VIII abdicated the British throne to marry the American Wallis Warfield Simpson, who had already been divorced twice. The couple then married in France at Château de Candé in June 1937. For years the Windsors have been a fixture of international society and will always be remembered for their chic lifestyle and beautiful jewelry.
I duchi di Windsor
I duchi di Windsor

The bracelet had already reappeared at auction for the first time since the historic sale of the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, in 1987: a mythical sale thanks to the record prices, the attention of the media and the renewed interest it aroused in the jewels of sourced and signed, which have persisted ever since.

Preview
New York September 27-29 Christie’s Rockefeller Center
Hong Kong October 7-10 Christie’s
Beijing October 19-20 Christie’s
Shanghai 23-24 October Christie’s
Geneva November 6-8 Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues

Edoardo d'Inghilterra assieme a Wallis Warfield Simpson
Edoardo d’Inghilterra assieme a Wallis Warfield Simpson, nel 1954







Online jewelry, Christie’s in goal

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Anello di diamanti Harry Winston di 5,03 carati




Until a few years ago, buying jewelry costing thousands of dollars online was just a fantasy. Today it is reality, as evidenced by the sale of Christie’s September Jewels Online, which reached a total of 3.2 million dollars with a total budget of 140% above the lowest starting estimate and with 91% of the lots awarded. The sale saw global participation with registered bidders from 32 Oaesi and attracted 20% of first-time subscribers.

Anello di diamanti Harry Winston di 5,03 carati
Anello di diamanti Harry Winston di 5,03 carati

Leading the sale were white diamonds offered without reserve, including a 5.03-carat Harry Winston diamond ring, which sold for $ 175,000, and 3.13-carat and 3.01-carat diamond stud earrings, which had made $ 137,500.

Anello con zaffiri e diamanti di 12,32 carati
Anello con zaffiri e diamanti di 12,32 carati

The sale also achieved excellent results for jewels with sapphires, the birthstone for the month of September. A 12.32-carat sapphire and diamond ring sold for $ 106,250, a diamond, sapphire and emerald ring for 50,000, sapphire and diamond earrings sold for 30,000, and a retro gold and sapphire bracelet for $ 20,000.
Collana di Bulgari con rubini e zaffiri
Collana di Bulgari con rubini e zaffiri

Collana Alhambra di Van Cleef & Arpels con madreperla e onice
Collana Alhambra di Van Cleef & Arpels con madreperla e onice
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels
Bracciale in oro e diamanti di Tiffany
Bracciale in oro e diamanti di Tiffany
Orecchini con zaffiri e diamanti
Orecchini con zaffiri e diamanti
Bracciale in oro e zaffiri
Bracciale in oro e zaffiri
Anello di Oscar Heyman con diamante fancy yellow e diamanti bianchi
Anello di Oscar Heyman con diamante fancy yellow e diamanti bianchi

Anello con diamanti, zaffiri e smeraldi
Anello con diamanti, zaffiri e smeraldi







Marie Antoinette’s diamonds at Christie’s auction

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I bracciali con diamanti appartenuti a Maria Antonietta




Jewels witnesses of great history: their intrinsic value adds an incalculable charm. As in the case of the diamonds that belonged to Marie Antoinette, queen of France who ended up on the guillotine during the French Revolution at the end of the eighteenth century. On 9 November Christie’s will put up for sale at auction in Geneva, as the first lot, 112 diamonds originally belonging to the queen (1755-1793). The stones are set in a historic pair of bracelets. The estimate is between $ 2 and $ 4 million.

Over the past 255 years Christie’s have offered many Historic Jewels from Royal Houses around the world. It is a privilege to be able to offer these exceptional and unique bracelets for sale at Christie’s where they will attract bidding from collectors globally. As seen in recent Geneva sales, the market for jewels of noble provenance continues to perform extremely well.
François Curiel, president of Christie’s Luxury

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

It is worthwhile to retrace the history of the jewel: in 1776 Marie Antoinette was queen of France for two years and already recognized for elegance and style. She couldn’t resist jewelry, especially diamonds. Her unhappy phrase (“if the peasants don’t have bread, they should eat brioche” seems not to have been uttered by her, but it conveys the idea of ​​the time).

In any case, in the spring of 1776 the queen 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. Recent discoveries by the jewelery historian Vincent Meylan show that in February 1777, in the personal papers of King Louis XVI, we read: “to the queen: down payment of 29,000 lire for the diamond bracelets she bought from Boehmer”.

Maria Antonietta, ritratta da Antoine Jean-Gros, indossa i due bracciali di diamanti
Maria Antonietta, ritratta da Antoine Jean-Gros, indossa i due bracciali di diamanti

On the run with the jewels
Count Mercy-Argenteau left his post as ambassador of the Austrian Empire to France in 1790 and settled in Brussels. On 11 January 1791 he received a letter from Queen Marie Antoinette, then a prisoner at the Tuileries in Paris. She announced that she would be sending a wooden crate for safekeeping. Mercy-Argenteau kept it closed for a couple of years. On October 16, 1793, Marie Antoinette was guillotined and in February 1794 the emperor Franz II of Austria (1768-1835) ordered the opening of the box in Brussels. The inventory included “Article no. 6 – A pair of bracelets where three diamonds, with the largest set in the center, form two clips; the two clips act as clasps, each made up of four diamonds and 96 diamonds set in a collar ».
Ritratto di Maria Antonietta con bracciale
Ritratto di Maria Antonietta con bracciale

Madame Royale (1778-1851), surviving daughter of Marie Antoinette, received these jewels in January 1796 upon her arrival in Austria. Among the pieces with a traceable provenance from the Queen of France, these extraordinary bracelets are the only example to include diamonds owned by her and to maintain the exact design described in the Brussels inventory. Although it is possible that the bracelets were reassembled at a later stage, no changes were made to the overall composition and the number of diamonds, with the exception of those on the clasp, was kept identical as per inventory. Over time, the jewels have become “the property of a European royal family”, which is now selling them.
Kirsten Dunst interpreta Maria Antonietta nel film di Sofia Coppola
Kirsten Dunst interpreta Maria Antonietta nel film di Sofia Coppola







The super crypto-diamond sold by Sotheby’s

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Il diamante The Key 10138 all'asta




It happened: Sotheby’s sold a 101.38 carat diamond to a private and anonymous collector during an auction held in Hong Kong. The novelty, however, is that the 101.38-carat super diamond was bought with a cryptocurrency. It has not been communicated whether the cryptocurrency used is bitcoin or ethereum, the two required by the auction regulation. What is known, however, is the price paid, which is equivalent to 12.3 million dollars, on average with estimates.

Il diamante The Key 10138 all'asta
Il diamante The Key 10138 all’asta

The diamond, called 10138 The Key, is a flawless stone classified as a pear-shaped D. It is the first time that a precious stone of this value has been paid for with a virtual currency, which essentially allows an even more secure anonymity to the buyer, given that the virtual money is not deposited in a bank (and is therefore also protected from eyes of the taxman). Sotheby’s also recalled that the 101.38-carat diamond is the second largest pear-shaped diamond ever sold at auction, slightly surpassed by the flawless 101.73-carat Winston Legacy D sold in 2013.

Diamante The Key 10138
Diamante The Key 10138

Il diamante taglio a pera di oltre 101 carati
Il diamante taglio a pera di oltre 101 carati







En plein for Faraone Casa d’Aste

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in platino con zaffiro giallo di 6,01 carati




A 1920 Art Déco ring in platinum and diamonds, with a rare iridescent Ceylon sapphire, weighing about 12 carats, sold for 36,000 euros (against 20,000 in the estimate), closed the sale of jewels organized in Milan (in streaming mode) ) by Faraone Casa d’Aste. In all, 195 lots were sold, often with higher than estimated prices, in two rounds by the auctioneer and CEO of Faraone Auction House, Vittoria Bianchi. A success for the Milanese Maison, now in its 34th auction.

Anello Art Déco del 1920 in platino e diamanti, con raro zaffiro cangiante Ceylon, del peso di circa 12 carati
Anello Art Déco del 1920 in platino e diamanti, con raro zaffiro cangiante Ceylon, del peso di circa 12 carati

Among the pieces awarded are an Art Déco ring in platinum with an octagonal emerald of about 6.20 carats, a Teddy Bear brooch signed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 18 carat yellow gold, sold at 10,000 euros from the 1,800 starting point, a diamond cut to brilliant of 4.07 carats, a ring signed Tiffany & Co. in platinum with a yellow sapphire of 6.01 carats, a tennis bracelet, signed by the same Maison in platinum with brilliant cut diamonds, awarded and a pair of earrings signed by Harry Winston with oval diamonds (sold to an American buyer).
Spilla Teddy Bear firmata Van Cleef & Arpels
Spilla Teddy Bear firmata Van Cleef & Arpels

The second round saw disputes over two bracelets by sculptor Giò Pomodoro, for a rare 1920 Cartier clip watch in 18-karat gold and bakelite, also sold in the USA, and an Art Nouveau pendant in yellow gold signed Masriera Hs, which has tripled its beaten value (€ 5,000 against the starting price of 1,500).

Anello Art Déco in platino con smeraldo ottagonale di circa 6,20 carati e diamanti
Anello Art Déco in platino con smeraldo ottagonale di circa 6,20 carati e diamanti
in platino con zaffiro giallo di 6,01 carati
in platino con zaffiro giallo di 6,01 carati
Bracciale in oro giallo 18 carati realizzato da Giò Pomodoro
Bracciale in oro giallo 18 carati realizzato da Giò Pomodoro

Rara demi-parure fine XVIII secolo composta da collier con motivo floreale, pendente/ spilla da corsetto e pendenti laterali
Rara demi-parure fine XVIII secolo composta da collier con motivo floreale, pendente/ spilla da corsetto e pendenti laterali







Collectible jewelry sold online by Christie’s

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Il collier art déco di Jean Fouquet con acquamarina e lacca




The hunters of vintage jewels, of great Maison, of prestigious pieces, point their binoculars on 21 June, the starting date of an online sale of Christie’s, which will last until 5 July. By now high jewelery auctions online have become a habit and it is not surprising that with one click you can buy pieces of great value. In this case, the top lot of the sale is a Jean Fouquet necklace from 1925, which had been lost since its creation. It is a museum piece that will appeal to collectors and jewelry lovers: it represents the best example of the creation of modernist jewelry influenced by the art movement of the UAM (association of French artists of the time) of which the Fouquet family was part. Furthermore, in 1925, Jean Fouquet received the award at the Exhibition of Decorative and Industrial Arts, an important event for the Art Deco period. The necklace symbolizes the transition from fine jewelry to sculptural jewelry, juxtaposing geometric shapes. It is made of white gold and silver, with the striated disc of the necklace that evokes the work of the painter Fernand Léger, entitled Les disques de la ville (1918). The stone is an aquamarine.

Il collier art déco di Jean Fouquet con acquamarina e lacca
Il collier art déco di Jean Fouquet con acquamarina e lacca

For Art Deco enthusiasts, the auction also offers a Cartier Jabot brooch with Colombian emeralds and diamonds, estimated at 30,000-40,000 euros. Two pretty brooches from the famous Tutti Frutti collection are by Cartier, some of the most sought-after jewels: the estimate is 30,000-40,000 euros. Also by Cartier is a bracelet made with sapphires, turquoise, lapis lazuli and diamonds (40,000-80,000 euros).
Cartier, bracciale con diamanti, turchesi, lapislazzuli, zaffiri
Cartier, bracciale con diamanti, turchesi, lapislazzuli, zaffiri

There is no shortage of diamonds in the online sale: a 17.47-carat antique-cut stone, mounted on a Boucheron ring is estimated at 420,000-550,000 euros. Another diamond is a 4.29 carat fancy vivid yellow (60,000-80,000 euros). A large 7.83-carat diamond pendant is estimated at 140,000-160,000 euros. Also in the online sale there are sapphires, rubies and emeralds. In particular, a Kashmiri sapphire on a Cartier ring is estimated at 60,000-80,000 euros), while a large 53-carat Ceylon sapphire has a valuation of 40,000-60,000 euros and a 29-carat sapphire mounted on a Van diamond crown. Cleef & Arpels is estimated at 100,000-200,000 euros. Finally, the sale also includes an important collection of Bulgari jewels, with several pieces from the Monete collection, such as a gold necklace in antique silver, an iconic jewel of the Italian brand.
Anello con diamante di 17,47 carati
Anello con diamante di 17,47 carati

René Lalique, spilla Art Nouveau Libellules, con aquamarina, smalto e diamanti
René Lalique, spilla Art Nouveau Libellules, con aquamarina, smalto e diamanti
Dettaglio della collana di Jean Fouquet
Dettaglio della collana di Jean Fouquet

anello zaffiro 1
Anello di Van Cleef & Arpels con diamanti e zaffiro







A 29.3 million pink diamond

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Il diamante viola-rosa Sakura di 15,81 carati




When is a 15.81 carat purple-pink diamond worth, which equates to a weight of 3.16 grams? The answer is: $ 29.3 million. It is the price at which Sakura was sold, as the pink diamond put up for auction by Christie’s in Hong Kong was called. The figure is considerable, but it does not represent the maximum estimate of the gem. The diamond, in fact, was estimated in a range between 25 and 38 million. The selling price, in short, is in the middle, even if it is equivalent to about 1.9 million per carat, a figure that still represents a world record for a purple-pink diamond at auction. The name of the stone, Sakura, is the Japanese word for cherry blossom.

Il diamante viola-rosa Sakura di 15,81 carati
Il diamante viola-rosa Sakura di 15,81 carati

The second best-selling lot was another 4.19-carat heart-cut pink diamond set in a platinum ring with pear-shaped diamonds on the side: it was valued at around 6.5 million dollars. A necklace with a large 50.05-carat briolette-cut diamond was sold for 2.7 million, while a 31.17-carat square emerald-cut vivid yellow diamond ring raised 2.2 million and a diamond and emerald necklace Cartier was sold at 2.1 million.

Anello con diamante rosa a forma di cuore da 4,19 carati
Anello con diamante rosa a forma di cuore da 4,19 carati
Anello con diamante giallo squadrato di 31,17 carati
Anello con diamante giallo squadrato di 31,17 carati
Collana di smeraldi e diamanti venduta per 2,1 milioni
Collana di smeraldi e diamanti venduta per 2,1 milioni
Collana con diamante briolette di 50,05 carati
Collana con diamante briolette di 50,05 carati

Anello con rubino di 6,04 carati circondato da diamanti a pera venduto per 1,8 milioni
Anello con rubino di 6,04 carati circondato da diamanti a pera venduto per 1,8 milioni







Sapphires win at Sotheby’s auction in Geneva

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The tiara that belonged to the Savoy family, former royals of Italy, focused attention at Sotheby’s auction of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva (totaled 56 million). The tiara sold for $ 1.6 million, one of the highest prices paid for such a piece of jewelry in recent years. The tiara was also advertised by Sotheby’s using an original marketing tool: it was possible to virtually wear the tiara through Instagram (this happened 22,000 times). The jewel, in natural pearls and diamonds, was most likely given to Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo on the occasion of her marriage to Amedeo I of Savoy, Duke of Aosta in 1867.

La tiara composta da perle naturali e diamanti
La tiara composta da perle naturali e diamanti

With their mix of magnificence and intimacy, tiaras have an X factor that transcends times and cultures. This tiara encapsulates all the pomp, power and presence associated with royal jewels and over the past couple of weeks, it has captured the imagination of collectors and Instagram users alike. The price achieved today is testament not only to its exceptional craftsmanship and the quality of its materials which makes it a true work of art, but also to its historical and emotional resonance.
Benoit Repellin, head of Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva

Benoit Repellin, responsabile dell'asta Magnificent Jewels di Sotheby's a Ginevra
Benoit Repellin, responsabile dell’asta Magnificent Jewels di Sotheby’s a Ginevra

But the tiara was not the only jewel to attract the attention of collectors. A 55.19-carat Kashmir sapphire (the largest gem of its kind ever up for auction) did even better. The gem is paired with another 25.97 carat sapphire: the stones are mounted in a 1930s diamond brooch, which belonged to Maureen Constance Guinness, Marquise of Dufferin and Ava. The jewel was sold for over $ 3.9 million.
zaffiro ovale e uno a forma di cuscino del peso rispettivamente di 5519 carati e 2597 carati 1
Spilla con zaffiri di 55,19 e 25,97 carati

The auction also recorded the sale of a group of seven jewels from an important collection owned by the nobility, with large diamonds and precious stones, many of which were set in spectacular designs by Harry Winston. 100% of the lots in this collection found buyers, reaching a whopping 19.8 million dollars, well above the pre-sale estimate (10.9 – 16.5 million). Among the most important pieces was a Harry Winston sapphire and diamond necklace, which holds a detachable pendant with a 111.73-carat cushion-shaped sapphire of Ceylon origin and royal blue color, sold for 4.7 million dollars.

Harry Winston, spilla-pendente con smeraldo e diamanti
Harry Winston, spilla-pendente con smeraldo e diamanti

Collana di perle naturali, diamanti e rubini
Collana di perle naturali, diamanti e rubini

Anello con raro diamante rosa arancio vivo fantasia a forma di pera del peso di 5,04 carati,
Anello con raro diamante rosa arancio vivo fantasia a forma di pera del peso di 5,04 carati,
Harry Winston, collana di diamanti con grande zaffiro a forma di cuscino da 111,73 carati
Harry Winston, collana di diamanti con grande zaffiro a forma di cuscino da 111,73 carati
Harry Winston, collana di diamanti, 1973
Harry Winston, collana di diamanti, 1973

Anello con diamante blu intenso di Graff
Anello con diamante blu intenso di Graff







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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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







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