An exceptional 'Hirschgrandl Jagdschmuck' suite, tsavorite garnet, diamond and stag's teeth

comprising: a necklace, a ring, a pair of earclips, a brooch and a Piaget wristwatch with a strap of similar design, each of foliage design decorated with oak leaves interspersed with acorns and set throughout with diamonds, tsavorite garnets and 'grandln', stamped by the maker (6), Estimate 20,000—25,000 EUR - Lot Sold 37,950 EUR

NOTE: Parures of this type are known in Germany as 'Hirschgrandl Jagdschmuck'. The 'grandeln', highly sought after for hunting trophy jewellery, are the result of three generations collecting and assembling deer hunting trophies of the finest quality. Another fine example, which belonged to Augusta Victoria, Princess of Schleswig-Holstein and last Empress of Germany, presented to her by her husband Emperor Wilhelm II, is now on display in the 'Deutsches Jagd-und Fischereimuseum' in Munich.

Sotheby's. Property from Royal and Noble Families. 17 Dec 08. Amsterdam. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

J'aime ce travail consistant à mélanger des trophées et des pierres!