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Marie Antoinette doubles with Christie’s

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Kirsten Dunst interpreta Maria Antonietta nel film di Sofia Coppola




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







GemGenève is back, here are the exhibitors

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GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com




GemGenève is back, the fair born four years ago as a highly selected alternative to the major jewelry fairs, such as Baselworld. After the obligatory break in 2020, GemGèneve takes place this year from 4 to 7 November, again at the Palaexpo in Geneva. The organizers, Thomas Faerber and Ronny Totah, also gave the event a name: The Challenging Edition. It seems, however, a challenge that has already been won, given that over 120 exhibitors from 15 countries took part, including jewelers with great coat of arms, retailers of gems and vintage jewelry.

Gioielli a GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Gioielli a GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com

According to the organizers, this does not mean that the climate will certainly be more reserved, more intimate than the 2019 version. Also because, as they reveal, the indecipherable situation from the point of view of health safety has made GemGèneve’s confirmation uncertain until the very end.

From July onwards, following the uncertainties linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ronny Totah and I have been exploring a number of different scenarios, from putting on a mini-event in a Geneva hotel to a more reduced version of the original GemGenève, and we even considered postponing the event.
Thomas Faerber

Thomas Faerber
Thomas Faerber

Among the entries, the Swiss and American exhibitors are at the top, followed by those from Israel, Germany and Belgium. Then come houses from the UK, France, Hong Kong, Italy, India, Thailand, Austria, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
Tormaline a GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Tormaline a GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The palpable enthusiasm of our exhibitors pushed us to put together this new 2021 edition of the show in record time – given that the final decision to go ahead with the show in its current form was taken on 20 September!’ The small-scale structure of GemGenève indeed ensures that the show can be attentive to its exhibitors’ needs and means that it can be responsive enough to be able to address these kinds of challenges.
Ronny Totah

Ronny Totah
Ronny Totah

Here is the list of exhibitors at the new edition of GemGèneve:
Trading of 4G, A. Kleiman & Co., AA Rachminov Diamonds, Abouchar SA, Alex Rieunier Gioielli, Alexander Laut, ALine GmbH, Amba Gem Corp, Arnoldi HC, Arnoldi Internazionale, Assil New York, Barbi Diamanti, Gemme BRG, Cicala, Cien, Color Stone, Dany Avlas Diamanti, David & Son, Diastar Corporation, Edigem Ltd, Elena Okutova Jewelery, Emilio Gindraux, Enairo, Ernst Färber0, Eshed, F. Torroni SA, Collezione Faerber, Fei, Filippo G&G SA, Fima Diamonds, Fuli Gemstone, E. Goldstein Diamonds, Garaude, Gemcut SA, Glitering Gems DMCC, GRS Gemresearch Swiss Lab AG, Gübelin Gem Lab / Gübelin Academy, Hakimi A. & Sons, Hans D. Krieger Fine Jewelery, Heritage Gems New York, Horovitz & Totah SA, Horowicz Fine Jewelery, House of Gems, Humphrey Butler Ltd, Ijadi Gem, Inc., Imagem, IsabelleFa – Maîtres Chaînistes, H. Jaros eU, Jaipur Trading Company Inc., Jerry Blickman Inc., Joseph Gad Inc., JR Diam, Karl Faller eK, Kobi Amir Diamond Ltd, Kothari Trading (HK) Ltd, Kourosh, Leybel Elieli Diamond L td, Librairie Bernard Letu, MID House of Diamonds, Maharaja Gems, Marc Princ, Markin Fine Jewelery, Moguldiam, Morelle Davidson, Napra Gems, Nassi, Noor Gems Japan Co., Ltd, Optimum Diamonds, Orpheo’s Art SA, P Hirani Exports LLP , Pace Diamonds, Pamir Gems, Paul Fisher Inc, Paul Wild OHG, Periodjewels Inc, Piat, Pierre d’Alexis SA, Provockative Gems, Rachminov Diamonds 1891, Rosy Blue, Safdico International Ltd., Sara Gem Corp., Scarselli Diamonds, Semi Gems, Inc., Shapiro Gems, Steven Neckman Inc., Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF, Swiss Pearls, SwissDiam Genève SA, Taché, Tank, Thomas Leyser, Valentini srl, Van Den Plas & Zonen, Vernain, Vmk Diamonds, Wild & Petsch GmbH Lapidaries, Yafa Signed Jewels, Yvon Gindre SA, Zagari.

Gioielli d'epoca a GemGenève
Gioielli d’epoca a GemGenève







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







First steps for the new Baselworld

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Incontro a Ginevra per la nuova Baselworld




First steps of Baselworld II. Its first pop-up event was held in Geneva, therefore far from its original location, but at the same time as the Geneva Watch Days, that is a press conference to present the new spirit of Baselworld, with ten independent brands and a program. The event is part of the preparations for Baselworld 2022, which will take place in Basel from 31 March to 4 April 2022.
Ten watch brands are collected (Claude Meylan, IceWatch, AHCI represented by Ludovic Ballouard and David Candaux, BA111OD Watch Concept, Bomberg, Furlan Marri, Ikepod, Riskers and Sinn Spezialuhren) all chosen for their independent profile, size and their distinctive placement under the new Baselworld banner, and participating in the new concept to showcase their novelties.

Incontro a Ginevra per la nuova Baselworld
Incontro a Ginevra per la nuova Baselworld

The idea of ​​the new Baselworld, developed by the managing director, Michel Loris-Melikoff, includes both physical and online presence. The idea is to animate the community all year round 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The first meeting should be the debut of a multitude of live and virtual events that will take place on the new digital platform, which will be activated in the autumn of 2021. Original contents, events, networking, connections are new tools for the industry that have been developed and will be made available to brands to optimize their audience and business, all year round, in addition to physical meeting points.
L'evento di Ginevra preparatorio per Baselworld
L’evento di Ginevra preparatorio per Baselworld

Meanwhile, in Geneva, the program included an opening party, happy hour cocktail, aftershow and closing party. There was also a streaming of the interview between the director Loris-Melikoff and Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari, as well as with Aurel Bacs, senior consultant of Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, as well as a series of round tables on topical issues. such as the demystified blockchain with Gaetano Cavalieri, President of Cibjo, the World Confederation of Jewelery, whose member associations in more than 45 countries include more than 7 million people involved in the global sectors of jewelery and precious stones, the increase of Cpo (Certified Used, Watchmaking and Jewelery), Women in watchmaking and the art of collecting. Much of it will be replicated on a large scale at Baselworld 2022.

Michel Loris Melikoff
Michel Loris Melikoff







The Spectacle sold by Christie’s for $ 14.2 million

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




There was anticipation for the sale of the monster-diamond put up for auction by Christie’s in Geneva. The 100.94-carat diamond called The Spectacle, cataloged as D-color, was sold for $ 14.2 million (€ 11.73 million), or $ 141,000 per carat. The diamond was cut from an even larger 207.29-carat rare rough diamond. The cutting process took one year and eight months. The emerald cut was chosen because it allows to maintain the perfect geometry of the crystal.

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

The jewels of Napoleon’s daughter

The super diamond was not the only star of the auction. The other jewelry that attracted media attention were the nine pieces that included a tiara, a necklace, a pair of earrings, two pendants and brooches, a ring and a bracelet. Jewels that have a significant history and sold to coincide with May 5, the 200-year anniversary of Napoleon’s death. An extraordinary coincidence, because the spectacular set of sapphires and diamonds was part of the collection of Napoleon’s adopted daughter, Stephanie de Beauharnais, Grand Duchess of Baden (1789-1860). Result: the collection was sold 100%, reaching a combined total of $ 3.6 million (approximately € 3 million). Together with these jewels, the important sapphire crown that belonged to Mary II Queen of Portugal earned 1.9 million dollars (1.6 million euros).

Crown, octagonal step-cut and oval-shaped sapphires, varied old-cut diamonds, gold, 1850s. Photo: courtesy Christie's
Crown, octagonal step-cut and oval-shaped sapphires, varied old-cut diamonds, gold, 1850s. Photo: courtesy Christie’s

Additional highlights of the sale included a 15.23-carat deep pink fancy diamond, which fetched $ 9.5 million (€ 7.8 million), a Boucheron purplish pink fancy diamond ring ($ 3.5 million). dollars) and a 53.53-carat heart-shaped diamond pendant, which sold for $ 3.1 million.
Anello con diamante ovale rosa intenso da 15,23 carati e diamanti incolori
Anello con diamante ovale rosa intenso da 15,23 carati e diamanti incolori

The general balance sheet of Christie’s Geneva Spring Luxury Season includes three live and two online auctions, including jewelry, wines and watches, with a subsequent following of online sales. The three-day auction total was over $ 95 million, with participants from 50 countries. All five auctions on the agenda welcomed new customers and significant participation was seen through Christie’s Live, the online bidding tool, which saw customers from San Francisco to Moscow and Oslo to Johannesburg bidding actively. In particular, the Magnificent Jewels auction reached $ 64 million (almost 53 million euros) with sales rates of 91% per lot and 98% in value. Bidders from 29 countries participated in the auction.

Anello di diamanti fancy rosa violaceo di Boucheron
Anello di diamanti fancy rosa violaceo di Boucheron

Diamante taglio a cuore da 53,53 carati
Diamante taglio a cuore da 53,53 carati







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







Diamonds and rare jewels at Christie’s auction in Geneva

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




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

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

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

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

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







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.







The elegance of Nadia Morgenthaler

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Spilla in oro rosso 18 carati, argento annerito, spinelli rosa e diamanti




She worked for Chopard, taught at the Ecole d ’Art Appliquée in Geneva, directed the Arts Fusion high jewelery atelier but, above all, Nadia Morgenthaler has conquered a special place in the world of jewelry with her Maison. The fresh air of Lake Geneva inspired the designer the pleasure of embroidering metal and, instead of dewdrops, small pearls appeared on Nadia Morgenthaler’s jewels, like precious drops dotting rings, earrings and pendants. Now her jewels have also landed on the Net-à-porter marketplace, with seven pieces that summarize the creative path of the Swiss designer.

Anello in oro rosso 18 carati e argento sterling brunito, con spinello blu-viola
Anello in oro rosso 18 carati e argento sterling brunito, con spinello blu-viola

Her style is not imitable: Nadia Morgenthaler arrived there in 2013, after spending 25 years in the Geneva jewelery workshops. Her collections are a synthesis between a somewhat Victorian style and a little luxury of the maharajas. But they never cross over into overly flashy jewelry. They are, however, carefully crafted and, above all, have that aesthetic lightness that makes them refined and immediately desirable.
Spilla in oro rosso 18 carati, argento annerito, spinelli rosa e diamanti
Spilla in oro rosso 18 carati, argento annerito, spinelli rosa e diamanti

Nadia Morgenthaler, orecchini in oro rosso 18 carati, argento annerito, spinelli rosa e diamanti
Nadia Morgenthaler, orecchini in oro rosso 18 carati, argento annerito, spinelli rosa e diamanti
Orecchini in oro rosso 18 carati, argento annerito, spinelli rosa e diamanti
Orecchini in oro rosso 18 carati, argento annerito, spinelli rosa e diamanti
Orecchini a clip in oro bianco rodiato 18 carati, perle, diamanti
Orecchini a clip in oro bianco rodiato 18 carati, perle, diamanti
Bracciale in oro bianco annerito 18 carati, perle, diamanti
Bracciale in oro bianco annerito 18 carati, perle, diamanti

Anello in oro rosso e bianco 18 carati e argento sterling brunito, con spinello rosa
Anello in oro rosso e bianco 18 carati e argento sterling brunito, con spinello rosa







It’s a record for Spirit of the Rose

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Il diamante Spirit of the Rose

Sotheby’s called it Festival of Wonder, which included seven auctions dedicated to luxury categories. And, indeed, the total figure is astonishing: in Geneva, the auction house’s sale of jewelry and watches totaled 61.7 million dollars, 40% sold online, with 350 lots sold in less than ten days, and with the participation of 800 people in 54 countries. The highest sales in Geneva this season, points out Sotheby’s. Thanks also to the most valuable piece: the Spirit of the Rose diamond, sold for 26.6 million dollars, a record.

Il diamante Spirit of the Rose
Il diamante Spirit of the Rose

The concept behind this new sales format was inspired by the ways customers gather in luxury categories. It is also part of our commitment to use the latest digital and physical skills to present luxury items in the most engaging way to local and international audiences. Customer response has been overwhelmingly positive and the results speak for themselves: Sotheby’s has dominated the luxury market in Geneva this season. We are thrilled to continue to create these connection points between categories and look forward to our next sales in New York next month.
Josh Pullan, CEO of Sotheby’s Luxury Division

Diamante di 18,03 carati taglio cuscino venduto per quasi 2 milioni di dollari
Diamante di 18,03 carati taglio cuscino venduto per quasi 2 milioni di dollari

The diamond, classified Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Internally Flawless, has a considerable size for a pink: 14.83 carats. The amount paid by a soulful buyer represents the highest price paid for a jewel at auction this year. The diamond was mined and cut by Alrose, one of the world’s leading diamond producers, and is named after a famous Russian ballet Spirit of the Rose. The sale of The Spirit of the Rose was the largest lot of the jewelry auctions, which reached a total of $ 46.5 million, with great demand for white diamonds (11 total gems for sale).
Collana di Graff con diamanti bianchi e rosa a forma di pera e brillante
Collana di Graff con diamanti bianchi e rosa a forma di pera e brillante

Among the jewels, in addition to several diamond rings that have attracted the attention of collectors, there are several jewels signed by Graff, including a pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamond necklace together with pink-colored brilliant-cut diamonds, sold at nearly half a million dollars. The eighteenth-century parure of emeralds and diamonds that belonged to Manuel de Guirior y Portal de Huarte y Edozain, 1st Marquis de Guirior totaled almost 1 million dollars. A 1930s diamond and emerald brooch by Carter owned by a noble family sold for $ 200,000.

Parure settecentesca con smeraldi colombiani e diamanti, collezione di Manuel de Guirior y Portal de Huarte y Edozain, primo marchese de Guirior, venduta per circa 1 milione di dollari
Parure settecentesca con smeraldi colombiani e diamanti, collezione di Manuel de Guirior y Portal de Huarte y Edozain, primo marchese de Guirior, venduta per circa 1 milione di dollari
Spilla di Cartier anni Trenta con smeraldi e diamanti
Spilla di Cartier anni Trenta con smeraldi e diamanti

Spirit of Rose, Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Internally Flawless, 14,83 carati
Spirit of Rose, Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink Internally Flawless, 14,83 carati







Successful yellow in Geneva with Christie’s

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A large 28.88 carat yellow diamond, rectangular cut, VVS2, was the precious object that obtained the highest price at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva. The diamond was sold for 3.1 million dollars. But in second place were placed two jewels by Graff: it is a bow-shaped brooch, also with a huge yellow diamond of over 107 carats in the center, sold for about 3 million dollars and a ring with a central purplish red diamond of just over 1 carat. But the red diamonds are very rare and for this reason the jewel was sold for about 2.8 million dollars.

Diamante giallo brillante VVS2 da 28,88 carati, venduto per 3,1 milioni
Diamante giallo brillante VVS2 da 28,88 carati, venduto per 3,1 milioni

The auction recorded a high sales rate, around 87%, for over 36 million in total. Another jewel that received great reception was a platinum and gold bracelet with eight natural Kashmiri sapphires not heated with a weight of 3.8 to 8.29 carats interspersed with diamonds: the lot was sold for almost 2.4 millions of dollars.
Spilla con diamante fancy yellow di 107,46 carati di graff
Spilla con diamante fancy yellow di 107,46 carati di graff

At auction there were also, among others, 15 Bulgari pieces, all sold. The most popular piece of jewelry was a gold necklace with 16 Colombian emeralds, each surrounded by marquise and circular cut diamonds, which sold for over $ 1.9 million. Federico Graglia
Anello di Graff con diamante rosso-viola e diamanti bianchi
Anello di Graff con diamante rosso-viola e diamanti bianchi

Collana di Bulgari con smeraldi e diamanti
Collana di Bulgari con smeraldi e diamanti

Bracciale con zaffiri del Kashmir non scaldati e diamanti
Bracciale con zaffiri del Kashmir non scaldati e diamanti







Blue blood jewels at Sotheby’s auction

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




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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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







Diamonds and super jewels at Christie’s in Geneva

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Orecchini con diamanti blu, rosa e bianchi




Exorcise fear with luxury. Or, better, with the Magnificent Jewels auction with Christie’s at the Four Season Hotel des Bergues in Geneva on 10 November. Live auctions are back, with the physical presence of participants and auctioneers. This auction, for example, includes a selection of historical and modern jewels from all periods, as well as pieces signed by the most famous jewelry houses such as Boivin, Boucheron, Cartier, JAR, Van Cleef & Arpels and many others.

Orecchini con diamanti blu, rosa e bianchi
Orecchini con diamanti blu, rosa e bianchi

The top lot consists of a pair of colored and colorless diamond earrings. The jewel combines two deep pink marquise-cut diamonds and two pear-cut fancy blue-greyish diamonds of approximately 2 carats and, finally, two other colorless diamonds classified as D-flawless type IIa pear-cut of 10.06 and 10.03 carats. The earrings, set in platinum and white gold, are estimated at between $ 2.7 million and $ 3.8 million.

Anello con rubino ottagonale di 13,01 carati e diamanti di Jar
Anello con rubino ottagonale di 13,01 carati e diamanti di Jar

In the catalog there is also an Art Déco watch by Van Cleef & Arpels, a brooch with a gigantic 107.46 carat Fancy Yellow diamond by Graff, a sapphire and diamond bracelet that includes eight Kashmir stones (the rarest) for a weight total of 43.95 carats. In addition to collectible gems, including a rare 3.96-carat Fancy Deep blue diamond, a superb 28.88-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, there are special pieces such as a 13.01-carat Burmese ruby ​​ring of JAR.

Ciondolo con zaffiro da 35,42 carati di Harry Winston
Ciondolo con zaffiro da 35,42 carati di Harry Winston

A part of the jewelry on sale also concerns the collection of over 60 pieces of the Mireille Levy estate, which disappeared in 2019, which includes set jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels, a 35.42-carat sapphire pendant by Harry Winston and a exclusive selection of 1970s jewelry by Boucheron and David Webb. Federico Graglia

Spilla con diamante fancy yellow di 107,46 carati di graff
Spilla con diamante fancy yellow di 107,46 carati di Graff
Anello con diamante ovale di 22,11 carati in platino e oro di Graff
Anello con diamante ovale di 22,11 carati in platino e oro di Graff
Collana di Bulgari con smeraldi colombiani e diamanti
Collana di Bulgari con smeraldi colombiani e diamanti
Anello con diamante blu di 3,96 carati
Anello con diamante blu di 3,96 carati







Goodbye Baselworld, Hour Universe arrives

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Rendering di Hour Universe




Hour Universe. The after Baselworld is (also) a play on words. Hour, an English word that indicates the time span of 60 minutes, also resembles to ours. In short, a universe that alludes to the concept of time, that measured by watches. After the sensational suicide of Baselworld, the most famous fair dedicated to jewelery and watches, the organizing company Mch has changed everything.

Rendering di Hour Universe
Rendering di Hour Universe

Hour Universe will take place in Basel from 8 to 12 April 2021, covid permitting. The new initiative is described as a hybrid platform for the watch, jewelry and gemstone community with a modern digital offering throughout the year, combined with physical meetings at the show. The planned and inclusive live event aims to facilitate networking and provide an experience based on the needs of exhibitors and visitors.
Mch also promises a new hospitality concept based on fair prices and supported by the local hotel industry. The exorbitant costs for participating in Baselworld were the deterrent that put the fair in crisis.
Uno degli allestimenti a Baselworld 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Uno degli allestimenti a Baselworld 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Will Hour Universe be able to convince the big groups that have left Baselworld? It will not be easy. The big names in the luxury sector not only said goodbye, but also organized other events. Companies such as the LVMH Group greeted Baselworld, with brands that include Tag Heuer, Hublot and Zenith and the Maison Bvlgari, as well as Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Chanel and Chopard, Swatch and many others, including major jewelry brands. Many will participate in Watches & Wonders Geneva, an event that also brought the format to China. Other brands will organize events on their own. In short, the road to Hour Universe seems to be uphill.
Baselworld 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Baselworld 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Bulgari a Baselworld 2019
Bulgari a Baselworld 2019
Il booth di Jacob a Baselworld
Il booth di Jacob & Co a Baselworld

Sfilate a Baselworld 2019
Sfilate a Baselworld 2019







A super pink diamond for sale

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Il diamante Spirit of the Rose , di 14,83-carati




If you like the color pink and have saved at least between 23 and 38 million dollars, you can get ready to buy one of the most precious and rare diamonds ever. This is the 14.83-carat oval diamond classified as Fancy Vivid Purple-Pink, Internally Flawless, Type IIa, the largest purple-pink diamond ever to appear at auction. It will be sold on 11 November at the Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva at Sotheby’s. Like all large stones, it also has a name: The Spirit of the Rose. And there is a reason why. The name, in fact, is inspired by a legendary ballet by Vaslav Nijinsky, Le Specter de la rose: the diamond was mined, cut and polished in Russia, which is currently the most important diamond producer in the world by volume.

Il diamante Spirit of the Rose , di 14,83-carati
Il diamante Spirit of the Rose , di 14,83-carati

Type IIa diamond, chemically the purest of all diamond crystals, often with extraordinary optical transparency. Less than 2% of all gem quality diamonds have achieved this classification. The light pink rough diamond weighed 27.85 carats: it was mined by Alrosa in the Ebelyakh field, in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), in northeastern Russia in July 2017. It was named Nijinsky, after the most famous Russian dancer. , who in the early twentieth century interpreted Le Specter de la rose in the original performance by the Ballets Russes. The oval shape of the diamond was obviously chosen to ensure that the diamond had the largest possible size. Diamond is classified as Type IIa, and therefore is chemically the purest. Diamonds in this category often have extraordinary optical transparency. But they are also very rare: only 2% of all diamonds fall into this category. Federico Graglia
La certificazione Gia del diamante
La certificazione Gia del diamante







A ring by Reza towering at Christie’s auction

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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.
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
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

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

Collana con diamante taglio a pera di 49,81 carati
Collana con diamante taglio a pera di 49,81 carati







Goodbye de Grisogono, bankruptcy in court

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Gioielli de Grisogono





Bad news for those who love high jewelry: de Grisogono, a Geneva-based company that has left its mark on the world of luxury, has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after a thorny financial scandal involving the ownership of the jewelry brand, Sodiam, Angola’s state-owned mining company, came to light. According to documents released recently, the company specialized in the extraction of diamonds was used by Sindika Dokolo, husband of Isabel Dos Santos, the richest woman in Africa and daughter of the former premier, to control de Grisogono thanks to black funds (about $ 1 billion), thus obtained illegally.

Gioielli de Grisogono
Gioielli de Grisogono

Isabel Dos Santos, who lives in London, is under investigation on charges of enriching herself through corruption when her father was president of the African country. The purchase of the de Grisogono brand, founded by Fawaz Gruosi, ousted about a year ago, dates back to 2012. The pot was uncovered thanks to a (highly documented) journalistic investigation by the Panorama team. According to documents discovered by journalists, 18 months after the agreement Sodiam had invested $ 79 million in the partnership, while Dokolo had invested only $ 4 million. Dokolo’s lawyers argue that the couple then invested $ 115 million in de Grisogono, but was unable to find a buyer. The jewelry company records sales of around $ 100 million and employs 65 people. And most importantly, it was one of the most innovative jewelry companies.
Fawaz Gruosi
Fawaz Gruosi

Il booth di de Grisogono a Baselworld 2018
Il booth di de Grisogono a Baselworld 2018. Copyrigrt: gioiellis.com

bracciale de grisogono
Bracciale di Grisogno. Copyrigrt: gioiellis.com

De Grisogono, anello con smeraldo e zaffiri
De Grisogono, anello con smeraldo e zaffiri

The Art of de Grisogono, collana con diamante di 163,41 carati, venduta per 33,7 milioni
The Art of de Grisogono, collana con diamante di 163,41 carati, venduta per 33,7 milioni







Christie’s top jewelery in Geneva

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A Colombian rectangular-cut emerald ring, weighing 13.53 carats





Big deals (71.3 million) and big jewels at Christie’s auctions in Geneva. And Graff buys one sapphire for 2.5 million ♦ ︎

Winter is a very hot season for precious gems and beautiful jewels. This is evidenced by Christie’s November auctions in Geneva, which reached a total of 71.3 million dollars (about 64.7 million euros), with an additional 38.6 million Swiss francs for Only Watch, the sale of 50 watches for unique luxury made by the best watch manufacturers for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Christie’s four sales had registered bidders from over 40 countries and 30% were new to Christie. The Magnificent Jewels auction concluded the sales series with a selection of exceptional jewels. The sale reached 55.2 million (50.3 million euros), with a total of 12 lots that sold over 1 million, and 92% of the lots assigned. The magnificent jewels, among other things, are also a cultural event: they attracted over 3 thousand visitors to the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues where they were exhibited.

Asta di Christie's a Ginevra
Asta di Christie’s a Ginevra

Once again, the November week of sales in Geneva attracted buyers from all over the world and this month with a particularly strong contingent from Asia. With a triumphant Only Watch charity auction, including a CHF 31 million Patek Philippe, which established a new world auction record for any timepiece, auctions of jewellery, watches and wine were solid with a strong sell-through rate of above 90%, underlining the successful strategy for Luxury of the leading auction house.
François Curiel, President Christie’s Europe

Anello con diamante fancy deep blue di 7,03 carati montato da Moussaieff
Anello con diamante fancy deep blue di 7,03 carati montato da Moussaieff

In particular, a 7.03-carat blue rectangular ring with a deep blue patterned VVS2 diamond, mounted by Moussaieff, was sold for 11.6 million dollars, with a price per carat of 1.6 million. It was purchased by a private collector. A cushion-cut diamond, color D, internally impeccable, weighing 46.93 carats was beaten to 3.1 million, while a ring of Harry Winston with rectangular cut diamond, color D, purity VVS2, weight 25.20 carat was awarded 2.5 million dollars. Among the gems, an octagonal cut Burmese sapphire weighing 42.97 carats was purchased by Graff for 2.5 million. Federico Graglia

A Burmese octagonal-cut sapphire, weighing 42.97 carats, Graff
A Burmese octagonal-cut sapphire, weighing 42.97 carats, Graff
Graff: a Ceylon rectangular-cut sapphire brooch, weighing 39.19 carats, by Cartier
Graff: a Ceylon rectangular-cut sapphire brooch, weighing 39.19 carats, by Cartier
A Colombian rectangular-cut emerald ring, weighing 13.53 carats
A Colombian rectangular-cut emerald ring, weighing 13.53 carats
A cushion-cut, D colour, Internally Flawless diamond, weighing 46.93 carats
A cushion-cut, D colour, Internally Flawless diamond, weighing 46.93 carats

A pair of Colombian rectangular cut emerald earrings weighing 7.69 and 7.50 carats

A pair of pear-shaped, D colour, flawless diamond earrings, weighing 12.71 and 2.07 carats
A pair of pear-shaped, D colour, flawless diamond earrings, weighing 12.71 and 2.07 carats
A pear-shaped, D colour, VS1 clarity diamond, weighing 40.18 carats
A pear-shaped, D colour, VS1 clarity diamond, weighing 40.18 carats
A rectangular-cut, D colour, VVS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 25.20 carats by Harry Winston
A rectangular-cut, D colour, VVS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 25.20 carats by Harry Winston
A rectangular-cut, fancy light purplish pink, VS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 32.49 carats
A rectangular-cut, fancy light purplish pink, VS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 32.49 carats






The design of Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono

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Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con 686 diamanti bianchi

A collection of fine jewelry made by designer Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono ♦ ︎

Until recently he was considered the golden boy of jewelery, a designer who at the age of 27 had the chance to enter among the big names in the world of gold and diamonds. Now, instead, Emmanuel Tarpin can no longer be referred to as an emerging designer. De Grisogono, the Geneva House that in high jewelery has the reputation of being innovative and, sometimes, even transgressive, has decided to make him emerge definitively.

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con 955 diamanti bianchi e 963 diamanti neri
Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con 955 diamanti bianchi e 963 diamanti neri

To Tarpin, de Grisogono commissioned a collection as Artist in Resident: a choice strongly desired by the new CEO, Céline Assimon. The result is called Prologue and is the first of three collections to be signed by Emmanuel Tarpin. The designer used a palette with two colors: black and white. Indeed, black diamonds have been widely used by de Grisogono. The shape of the jewels is sinuous and surprising: the designer does not disappoint the fame he has gained.
Collana in oro bianco 18 carati con 3428 diamanti neri
Collana in oro bianco 18 carati con 3428 diamanti neri

The collection includes long asymmetric earrings of white and black diamonds in the form of a twisted ribbon, with a spiral that gives the illusion of crossing the lobe. And even the bracelet and necklace have the soft appearance of a fabric that bends with soft curves. They are pieces of bold design, but at the same time reassuring. And that, for sure, are unmistakable. Innovative jewels, yet in harmony with the de Grisogono style.
Bracciale in oro bianco 18 carati con 886 diamanti bianchi
Bracciale in oro bianco 18 carati con 886 diamanti bianchi

Emmanuel Tarpin, who debuted on the international scene at GemGèneve, launched his first capsule collection two years ago and, in December 2017, his realistic Geranium Leaf aluminum earrings were sold by Christie’s. He then received the Rising Star award from the Fashion Group International and was named Designer of the Year at the Town and Country Jewelry Awards. And he’s only at the beginning.

Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con 686 diamanti bianchi
Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con 686 diamanti bianchi

Emmanuel Tarpin
Emmanuel Tarpin







Sotheby’s jewelry at auction with Elizabeth von Thurn and Taxis

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Collana con zaffiri e diamanti di Bulgari

Princess Elizabeth von Thurn und Taxis wears super jewels for Sotheby’s auction ♦ ︎

He spent his childhood in the grand palace with 500 rooms of St Emmeram in Regensburg, Bavaria. Inside, Princess Elizabeth von Thurn and Taxis she grew up along with her mother’s large contemporary art collection, Princess Mariae Gloria. Nobility, art, wealth. It is no surprise that Sotheby’s now asked Elizabeth von Thurn and Taxis to wear the Magnificent Jewels that will go to the auction in Geneva on November 13th.

Elizabeth von Thurn und Taxis indossa una spilla e e una tiara con diamanti e smeraldi (immagine dal catalogo Sotheby's)
Elizabeth von Thurn und Taxis indossa una spilla e e una tiara con diamanti e smeraldi (immagine dal catalogo Sotheby’s)

Among the 450 pieces on sale there are period jewels, from the 1920s, but also contemporary ones. We have already talked about the Art Deco bracelet made by Cartier in 1927, set with a Burmese sapphire cabochon weighing 46.07 carats and two diamonds of 8.60 and 9.27 carats.

Read also: A sapphire for Sotheby’s

Bracciale di Cartier con zaffiri e diamanti
Bracciale di Cartier con zaffiri e diamanti

Also with the precious blue stone, a fan-shaped 1937 Cartier brooch is made, with a cushion-cut sapphire of 9.09 carats, other sapphires of different sizes, and brilliant-cut diamonds and baguette. Equally precious, again by Cartier, is a tiara-necklace from the 1930s. The central panel is detachable, pierced, between a graduated series of palmettes and arrowhead motifs, set with circular cut and cushion-shaped diamonds. In addition to turning into a necklace, the central element can be detached and transformed into a brooch.

Spilla di diamanti e zaffiri, Cartier, 1937
Spilla di diamanti e zaffiri, Cartier, 1937

And always by Cartier, dated 1227, are the emerald pendant / brooch and an imposing seventies necklace, also of emeralds and diamonds. A Bulgari necklace, also from the Seventies, with diamonds and sapphires is also very strong. Collector stones are not missing: the top is a 3 carat blue diamond mounted on a ring. It is estimated at between 7 and 4.7 million Swiss francs. For contemporary jewelery, there are the Jar-signed earrings with amethyst, Ceylon sapphire and diamonds. Federico Graglia

 




Diamante blu di 3 carati
Diamante blu di 3 carati
Collana con zaffiri e diamanti di Bulgari
Collana con zaffiri e diamanti di Bulgari
Tiara di diamanti trasformabile in collana di Cartier
Tiara di diamanti trasformabile in collana di Cartier
Orecchini a clip con ametista e zaffiri di Jar
Orecchini a clip con ametista e zaffiri di Jar







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