25 décembre 2008

A Diamond Ring Set with a rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 7.81 carats, flanked on either side by a tapered baguette-cut diamond, mounted in platinum - Price Realized $30,000 Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 11 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

A Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch Centering upon a cabochon ruby cluster pistil, extending overlapping circular-cut diamond undulating petals, mounted in 18k gold, with French assay marks - Price Realized $11,250 Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 11 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

A Group Of Multi-Gem And Diamond Brooches, By Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co. four brooches, the first designed as a circular-cut green garnet pomegranate, interspersed with circular-cut rubies, accented by a textured gold curling leaf, mounted in 18k gold; the second, designed as a cluster of fluted gold flower buds, each with a circular-cut ruby pistil, accented by circular-cut diamonds and rubies, mounted in gold and platinum; the third, designed as a starfish, extending textured gold tentacles set with cabochon rubies,... [Lire la suite]

A Set of Diamond and Gold Jewelry , by Buccellati Comprising a flower brooch, centering upon a circular-cut diamond pistil, extending alternating overlapping layers of 18k gold and white gold serrated leaves; and a pair of ear clips en suite, mounted in 18k yellow and white gold. Each signed Gianmaria Buccellati (2) - Price Realized $17,500 Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 11 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

Philippe Cognée, Vanité 6, 2006, wax painting, h: 205 x w: 306 cm / h: 80.7 x w: 120.5 in. Galerie Daniel Templon

Philippe Cognée, Vanité 5, 2006, wax painting, h: 200 x w: 400 cm / h: 78.7 x w: 157.5 in. Galerie Daniel Templon

Philippe Cognée, Vanité 4, 2006, wax painting, h: 195 x w: 390 cm / h: 76.8 x w: 153.5 in. Galerie Daniel Templon

Philippe Cognée, Vanité 3, 2006, wax painting, h: 200 x w: 250 cm / h: 78.7 x w: 98.4 in . Galerie Daniel Templon

A Malachite and Gold "Bacchus" Lighter, by CARTIER Designed as a sculpted gold Bacchus head, enhanced by cabochon ruby eyes, opening to reveal a lighter, to the carved malachite base, mounted in gold, 3 ins. Signed Cartier - Price Realized $5,625 Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 11 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com

A Retro Multi-gem, Diamond and Gold Bracelet Designed as a hinged gold bangle, centering upon an oval purple star sapphire, surrounded by applied pavé-set diamond, multi-gem and enamel charms of various designs, mounted in platinum and gold, circa 1945, 2¼ ins. diameter. Price Realized $20,000  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 11 Dec 08. New York photos courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com