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The new high jewelery by Marco Bicego

Published on April 18, 2023

Bracciali e anello in oro e zaffiri. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Presented last year in preview, Marco Bicego’s high jewelery adds new pieces. The jewels were presented, as in 2022, on the occasion of Haute Jewels Geneva, the event at the Farimont Hotel which coincides with Watch and Wonders. The new Alta creations are the high jewelry version of the classic lines of the Venetian brand.

Marco Bicego, anelli con cianite, tormalina verde e due tormaline rosa. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The novelties include multicolor cocktail rings, with pink and green tourmalines, yellow quartzes, aquamarines and amethysts. Selected for their color intensity, nuances or particular inclusions, they are characterized by an emerald cut and set with an 18-karat yellow gold ring and stem hand-engraved with the ancient ribbed burin technique, characteristic of the brand, in some cases with adding diamonds.

Anelli con citrino, acquamarina verde, acquamarina azzurra. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Lunaria Alta, the most precious line of the classic Lunaria by Marco Bicego, is now in fancy diamonds, with pavé of brown diamonds, with hazelnut shades, combined with the more decisive nuances of cognac and with variations of straw yellow and white. Lunaria Alta is also available in a rainbow version with multicolor sapphires.

The Murano collection is re-proposed in a version with London blue tourmalines and topazes, apatites, pink tourmalines and tanzanites cut exclusively to enhance their beauty, intense color and purity. A parure of choker and earrings is also framed by a pavé of diamonds, which become pendants to add to the necklace. Also Masai, one of the brand’s most successful collections, characterized by coil processing and essential design. The novelty is the parure composed of rings and necklaces with blue tanzanites and pink or green tourmalines, also combined with white gold.

Marco Bicego mostra la collana Lunaria Alta. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Anello Lunaria Alta in oro, diamanti, zaffiri multicolori — Anello Lunaria Alta in oro, zaffiri multicolori

Anello con tormalina verde di 43 carati. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Bracciali in oro e zaffiri. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Collana indossata Lunaria Alta in oro e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com

A pink diamond guides Christie’s Magnificent Jewels

Published on October 28, 2022

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Fortune Pink, diamante rosa vivido fantasia da 18,18 carat

The auctions of the most precious jewels and gems are organized, not surprisingly, before the winter holidays. Like the Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction on November 8 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues. Among the many jewels and precious stones on sale, the Fortune Pink stands out, a vivid pink fantasy diamond of 18.18 carats (estimate 25-35 million Swiss francs). This is the largest pear-shaped bright pink diamond for sale through an auction. the number of carats, 18.18, is also considered a good omen in China, where the gems could find a buyer. Also among the gems for sale is an impressive 101.27 carat diamond (2,500,000-3,500,000), along with an exceptional 41.36-carat (3,000,000-5,000) emerald-cut Graff D color diamond ring. 000).

Il diamante The Fortune Pink, 18,18 carati

But the Magnificent Jewels auction also has a lot of other precious pieces in the catalog. Like the rivière necklace with a pear-shaped diamond of 10.33 carats (estimated at 550,000-750,000 Swiss francs), which is part of the Collection of Lord and Lady Weinstock. The necklace has a total of about 100 carats and is a typical example of the rivière style, that is, with stones with scaling size. There is no shortage of jewels with blue blood. Like those from the Bourbon families Parma and Thurn und Taxis, which include an Art Déco Chimera bracelet with natural pearls, rubies and diamonds (100,000-180,000) and an exceptional Bulgari pearl necklace (300,000-500,000).

Anello con diamante di 41,36 carati di Graff

An uncommon piece is the diamond band dated around 1920 (70,000-100,000). It is a fusion of a tiara and a headband. The simplicity of the headband was a perfect match for the modern style of the Art Deco period and also ideal for the new hairstyles of the era. However, the band can also be worn today, for example as if it were a bracelet.
Also up for auction are precious bracelet watches, such as those from Bulgari’s Serpenti line from the Sixties. Among the lots on sale there is also a pair of Art Deco earrings by Henri Picq, with diamonds of 15.39 and 14.85 carats (1,500,000-2,500,000) and a magnificent ring with a Kashmir sapphire of 14.84 carats by Cartier (1,000,000-1,450,000).

Bracciale-orologio Serpenti di Bulgari, in oro, diamanti, smeraldi

Bracciale con zaffiro ovale regalato dal duca Roberto di Parma alla moglie Maria Antonia di Braganza

A 22 million Rock

Published on May 12, 2022

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It is 21.7 million Swiss francs, which is equivalent to more than 21.9 million dollars or 20.7 million euros the value attributed to The Rock, the largest white diamond ever sold at auction. At the auction of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels in Geneva, however, the stone did not reach the maximum estimate (about 30 million) even if it exceeded the minimum value (19 million). The Rock has a weight of 228.31 carats, a drop cut and is considered a perfect stone. Another highlight of the auction was The Red Cross Diamond, a vivid yellow gem that fetched 14.2 million francs (14.3 million dollars or 13.5 million euros), with a significant portion of the proceeds to benefit of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

During an important week for Christie’s, when Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn set the record price as the 20th century artwork, The Rock, the largest white diamond ever sold at auction, reached nearly $ 22 million. . Weighing 228.31 carats, The Rock is the largest white diamond ever to appear at auction. The final lot of the auction featured another extraordinary gem of over 200 carats, the sensational The Red Cross Diamond. It was a privilege to present this legendary stone, first sold by Christie’s in 1918 as part of the Red Cross Appeal. More than a century after that first sale, the diamond was sold after 11 minutes of competitive competition for 14.1 million francs, a world auction record for an intense fancy yellow diamond. We are pleased that a significant portion of the proceeds will benefit the humanitarian efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewelery

Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie's Jewellery, vende The Rock,, 228,31 carati, il più grande diamante bianco mai venduto all'asta — Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewellery, vende The Rock,, 228,31 carati, il più grande diamante bianco mai venduto all’asta

Overall, the jewelry super auction was sold 98% by value and 92% by lot and saw global participation of registrants from 20 countries across four continents. Christie also notes the activity of Millennial collectors, 50% of the new subscribers to the sale.

The red Cross diamond, di oltre 205 carati

For nearly half a century, our family has had the privilege of safeguarding The Red Cross Diamond. Since it was first introduced to the market in 1918, the legacy of this symbol of humanity has always been the support of communities ravaged by war, famine and other hardships suffered by people around the world. At this historic moment we honor the calling that others have made before us. A significant portion of the proceeds will be donated to the large institution whose name it bears, recognizing the tireless efforts of the volunteers of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The seller of The Red Cross Diamond

Other noteworthy results of the sale include the Fürstenberg tiara, which at an estimate of 400,000-600,000 Swiss francs has reached 2.4 million. The diadem, composed of pearls and diamonds, bears the mark of the famous Austrian jeweler Gustav Flach, and previously belonged to Her Royal Highness Princess of Fürstenberg, born Countess Irma of Schönborn Buchheim (1867-1948), a member of one of the most eminent aristocratic families in the Habsburg Empire.

Bracciale-choker con diamanti di Cartier, circa 1928

An important selection of Jar’s jewels was highlighted by a pair of “hard-boiled egg” earrings with sphalerite and diamonds from 2011. From an estimate of 160,000-220,000 francs they made 327,600 francs. The earrings were featured in the 2013 retrospective of Rosenthal’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Jar, orecchini Hard Boiled Eggs, con sfalerite e diamanti, del 2011

Anello con smeraldo taglio cuscino di 17,80 carati e diamanti su oro bianco di Chaumet

Collana di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldo di 40,41 carati

Two big diamonds and princely tiaras at Christie’s auction

Published on April 28, 2022

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The catalog is now completed. And for fans of exceptional jewelry and gem collectors, who are a particularly popular type of investment in difficult historical times, Christie’s sale of Magnifxicent Jewels on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues will offer plenty of opportunities. Starting with The Rock, a diamond that starts from one with a very wide gap: from 19 to 30 million Swiss francs (13-24 million euros or 9.2-20.5 million dollars). The diamond weighs 228.31 carats and is the largest ever seen at auction.

We are delighted to present the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction led by THE ROCK, the largest ever white diamond to be offered at auction and a landmark moment in the market. Alongside this the legendary Red Cross Diamond, which has supported those enduring hardships since it was sold at Christie’s Red Cross Appeal in 1918, is offered with a share of the proceeds to be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross. With the very best quality gemstones, jewels from noble provenance and iconic designs, the auction represents an exciting opportunity for our international collectors this season.
Max Fawcett, Head of Department, Jewelery

As we have already told, The Red Cross Diamond is back for the third time at auction, which despite its name is a cushion-cut intense yellow color of over 205 carats. It was first sold by Christie’s in 1918, and part of the proceeds went to the Red Cross. And this sale also partly benefits the International Committee of the Red Cross.

For nearly half a century, our family has had the privilege of safeguarding the Red Cross diamond. Since it was first brought to market in 1918, the legacy of this symbol of humanity has always been the support of communities ravaged by war, famine and other hardships endured by people across the world. At this auspicious moment in history, we honour the call others have made before us. In collaboration with Christie’s, we are pleased to offer The Red Cross Diamond for sale with a share of the proceeds to be donated to the great institution whose name it bears. We further dedicate this sale to the tireless efforts of the volunteers of the International Committee of the Red Cross and are privileged to support their cause.
Anonymous owner of The Red Cross Diamond

The Magnificent Jewels auction also includes 19th and 20th century tiaras, including the Tiara Fürstenberg (estimate 400,000-600,000 Swiss francs), and a pearl and diamond tiara with the brand of the famous Austrian jeweler Gustav Flach. This exemplary handcrafted jewel belonged to her Royal Highness of her Princess of Fürstenberg, born Countess Irma of Schönborn Buchheim (1867-1948), member of one of the most eminent aristocratic families of the Habsburg Empire. A letter in the Fürstenberg archives, directed by jeweler Flach Mediansky & Paltscho, explains the many ways the tiara can be transformed, from a tiara for Viennese high society court dances to a more moderate style with pearls, while the diamond motifs can be worn as a necklace, brooch or hairpins.

Collana di Bulgari con diamanti e rubini

Orecchini di Jar a spirale con tormaline verdi

The adventurous story of the Tsar’s jewels sold by Sotheby’s

Published on November 13, 2021

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Tsar jewels still have charm. So at the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva, a sapphire and diamond brooch and matching clip earrings, smuggled out of Russia at the time of the 1917 revolution, sold for $ 850,000, against a maximum estimate of $ 500,000. They are jewels that belonged to the Romanoff family. To be precise, they belonged to the aunt of Emperor Nicholas II, the Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna (1854-1920), who entrusted her expatriation to her friend, the British antiquarian and aristocrat Albert Henry Stopford (1860-1939). of jewels in London.

Often referred to as the “Queen of St. Petersburg,” the Grand Duchess was by all accounts a glittering figure who fought to maintain her status during the revolution. Albert Stopford, who was fifty-five at the time and therefore ineligible for military service, was an integral part of the St. Petersburg social scene and was the noblewoman’s intimate. The history of jewelry is quite adventurous. Dressed in workman’s clothes, Stopford secretly went to collect the jewels from the Grand Duchess’s home, the Vladimir Palace, a 360-room building on the Neva, not yet plundered by rioters. Entered by a side door and escorted by Maria Pavlovna’s eldest son, Boris, and a trusted servant, Stopford disassembled the jewels, folded them into old newspapers to protect them, and set off on the train. In three nights he reached the spa town of Kislovodsk, in the Caucasus, where Maria Pavlovna had retired to her summer villa. He then left for London on September 26, 1917, carrying 244 Maria Pavlovna jewels in a Gladstone bag, including the sapphire brooch and earrings sold at Sotheby’s auction.

It was then another two years before the Grand Duchess crossed the Russian border (reluctantly), traveling to Venice, Switzerland and finally to Paris in July 1920. Her health as a Russian noblewoman was severely compromised, however, and only a few months after her arrival. in France he died. The jewels, therefore, were inherited from her daughter, Princess Elena of Greece and Denmark (1882-1957) and then to her descendants. A in 2009 they were bought at an auction, again at Sotheby’s, by another European princely family and now resold.

Spilla e orecchini con zaffiri e diamanti

A ring by Reza towering at Christie’s auction

Published on July 23, 2020

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Anello di Reza con diamante a taglio brillante modificato a pera blu brillante da 5,34 carati, e diamante a taglio brillante a pera da 5,37 carati, su platino

Question: did the evil covid-19, which blocked the world, also block the demand for luxury items? Looking at the result of Christie’s auctions in Geneva, postponed in July because of the pandemic, it would seem not. Starting from the success reserved for the sale of jewelry. In short, buying (and selling) very precious jewels still seems like a good investment. Here, however, is the result of the auctions.

L'asta di Christie's a Ginevra — L’asta di Christie’s a Ginevra

Christie’s sales in Geneva achieved a combined total of $ 57.9 million for 195 jewels, 226 watches and 819 fine wines, with a combined sale of 81%. Bidders, reports the British auction house, have registered from 42 countries, on six continents. And the highest price lot was an elegant blue and colorless Reza diamond ring, sold for $ 9.3 million in the sale of Magnificent Jewels.

Our 102nd week of sales in Geneva took place under extraordinary circumstances with social distancing, not just at the pre-sale exhibition but also at all three live auctions. Nevertheless, collectors showed great resilience and confidence as they bid and bought all week long, starting with the Cartier clocks to fine wrist watches, rare wines to superb gems. The star of the week was a twin stone blue and white diamond ring by Parisian jeweler, Reza, which achieved $ 9.2m after spirited bidding between several telephones. A 100ct perfect D color diamond was purchased by Moussaieff jewelers who continue to acquire the rare and unusual gems of the world.
Francois Curiel, president of Christie’s Europe

Diamante di 100 carati acquistato da Moussaieff

As for jewelry, the auction totaled $ 42.5 million, 88% in value and 80% per lot. Colored and colorless diamonds have remained the main attraction. And they were not only sold by telephone, but also in the hall, limited to one hundred visitors. In addition to the Reza diamond ring, a large 100.85 carat D-colored diamond, IF diamond, sold for $ 6 million to Moussaieff.
Additionally, part of the sale were a pair of magical aquamarine cabochons and single-cut diamond earrings by Margaret Jewels, a Geneva-based private jeweler, which were sold for the benefit of the Swiss Children’s Foundation. The sum of the earrings will be donated in its entirety for the benefit of the foundation’s mission to help children and young people around the world.

Anello con smeraldo ottagonale taglio a gradino di 29,54 carati

Christie’s has been the Jewels market leader for 26 years. Our commitment to excellence combined with our strong personal relationships has built our reputation, which in turn has created trust; the most important factor for clients when buying at auction, might it be live or online. The Geneva sale season, which operated under strict sanitary guidelines, including reduced attendance in the auction room, saw strong participation of buyers from 42 countries over the phone and online. With a combined sale result of CHF 54.6 million and a sell-through rate of 81%, we are now looking forward to London and New York to conclude the July Luxury Sales month, which started in Hong Kong.
Aline Sylla-Walbaum, International Business Manager of the Luxury Cluster

Bracciale Tutti i frutti di Cartier, venduto per 665.000 dollari quasi tre volte la stima

Collana con diamante taglio a pera di 49,81 carati

A yellow for Sotheby’s

Published on October 30, 2017

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The Donnersmarck Diamonds, Fancy Intense Yellow di 82,47 e 102,54 carati

Precious Diamonds and Noble Jewelry at Sotheby’s Auction in Geneva ♦ ︎
In addition to the largest Fancy Intense Pink diamond of 37.30 carats (see also: Raj Pink, king of diamonds) Sotheby’s on November 15 at Geneva sells Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels of great interest. And also with a great initial estimate, which provides an equally magnificent auction result. Among the colored diamonds, for example, there is a Fancy Vivid Blue of 7.41 carats, mounted as a ring from Moussaieff. The ring estimate is between 12 and 15 million euros. For the tenth anniversary of the sale of jewels from noble families, there are also The Donnersmarck Diamonds, two beautiful Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds weighing 82.47 and 102.54 carats, previously in the Prince von Donnersmarck family collection. Estimate between 7.5 and 11.5 million dollars. Among other pieces at auction there are also jewels like those from the collection of Princess Mathilde of Württemberg and the emerald and diamond necklace from the collection of Berry’s Duchess. Federico Graglia

Collana con diamanti bianchi e fancy yellow. Stima 3,4-5,4 milioni di euro

Collana con diamanti e smeraldi di Cartier, circa 1930

Collana con smeraldi e orecchini della prima metà del XIX secolo

Anello con diamante rosa di Harry Winston. Stima di 6,8-12 milioni di euro

Anello con diamante. Stima 1-1,5 milioni di euro

Anello con diamante Fancy Vivid Blue di 7,41 carati, montato da Moussaieff