25 janvier 2009

Sapphire ring The sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing 15.63 carats, framed by numerous pavé-set round sapphires weighing approximately 8.85 carats, mounted in 18 karat blackened white gold, size 6¾. Estimate 15,000—20,000 USD NOTE: Accompanied by AGTA report no. 92023210 stating that the sapphire is natural, no indications of heating. Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Sapphire and diamond heart brooch, Maz The bombé heart pavé-set with numerous round sapphires, bisected by a scroll of 82 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed Maz. Estimate 2,000—3,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Michael Joo, Untitled skull drawing (1), 2006 Pencil drawing on paper, Paper size h: 76 x w: 56cm - Framed h: 86x w: 66cm/h: 34x w: 26 in . In collaboration with Damien Hirst. Other Criteria

Michael Joo, Untitled skull drawing diptych (1), 2006 Pencil drawing on paper, Paper size h: 76x w: 111.7cmh: 30x w: 44in - Framed h: 86x w: 124.4cm/h: 34x w: 49in. In collaboration with Damien Hirst. Other Criteria Born to Korean parents in 1966 in Ithaca (New York), B.F.A. at Washington University and M.F.A. at Yale School of Art, Michael Joo lives and works in New York. He represented Korea at the edition of the Venice Art Biennial in 2001.

Pink and blue sapphire and diamond bib necklace, Michele della Valle The articulated bib set throughout with numerous oval and round pink sapphires interspersed with round diamonds weighing approximately 5.30 carats, decorated with 16 oval blue sapphire cabochons, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed MdV. With fitted box. Estimate 20,000—30,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Pink Sapphire and diamond ring The oval pink sapphire weighing 9.63 carats, bordered by 28 small round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately .35 carat, mounted in platinum, size 5¼. Estimate 35,000—45,000 USD NOTE: Accompanied by AGTA report no. 95019606 stating natural sapphire; no indications of heating Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Age: 45Height: 6'1"Hair: BrownEyes: BlueHometown: Nashville, TN Most commonly recognized for his role on Desperate Housewives, James Denton has been around for quite some time. Before Desperate Housewives, he was a regular on shows such as The Pretender, JAG, Philly, The Drew Carey Show, and Reba. His rugged looks have served him well over the years. His performances on Desperate Housewives has led many men and women around the world to wish that Wysteria Lane were real, and that the street was looking for new... [Lire la suite]

Diamond ring The old European-cut diamond weighing 4.88 carats, flanked by 2 tapered baguette diamonds, in a simple 14 karat white gold mounting, size 5¾. Estimate 25,000—35,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels. 04 Feb 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's

Diamond flower brooch and diamond flower earclips The brooch designed as a rose, the petals and leaves set with numerous round and single-cut diamonds, the stem with baguette diamonds, altogether weighing approximately 13.00 carats, accented further with 2 round diamonds of yellow hue weighing approximately 1.50 carats, mounted in yellow and white gold; the earclips designed as stylized flowers set with a total of 106 round, single-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 8.25 carats, mounted in yellow and white gold.... [Lire la suite]

Photography by BRUCE WEBER