28 avril 2009
25.69 carats oval cabochon opal and diamond ring
25.69 carats oval cabochon opal and diamond ring
The oval cabochon opal weighing 25.69 carats, framed by small round diamonds, the sides and band further decorated with small round diamonds, the total diamond weight approximately 1.80 carats, mounted in platinum, size 6. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot sold 18,750 USD
NOTE: Accompanied by GIA report no. 15682925 stating that the opal is natural, natural color
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's
28 avril 2009
A Roman mosaic panel. Circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

28 avril 2009
13.69 carats Burmese cushion-shaped ruby and diamond ring, circa 1930
13.69 carats Burmese cushion-shaped ruby and diamond ring, circa 1930
The cushion-shaped ruby weighing 13.69 carats, flanked by 2 trapeze-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats, mounted in platinum, size 6¼, French assay mark. Est. 40,000—60,000 USD. Lot sold 65,500 USD
NOTE: Accompanied by AGTA report no. 93002112 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin; no indications of heating.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's
28 avril 2009
A Roman marble female portrait bust. North Africa, circa 2nd Century A.D.

28 avril 2009
20.83 carats Colombian Emerald and diamond ring
20.83 carats Colombian Emerald and diamond ring
The emerald-cut emerald weighing 20.83 carats, flanked by baguette and tapered baguette diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.35 carats, mounted in platinum, size 6¼. Est. 80,000—120,000 USD. Lot sold 104,500 USD
NOTE: Accompanied by AGTA report no. 10003211 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, moderate clarity enhancement: oil.
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 23 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's
28 avril 2009
A Roman marble sarcophagus fragment. Early 3rd Century A.D.

28 avril 2009
A diamond plaque brooch, by Buccelatti
A diamond plaque brooch, by Buccelatti
The octagonal plaque, pierced in a honeycomb design, decorated with cushion-shaped and old brilliant-cut diamonds, within a stylised foliate border, diamonds approximately 3.45 carats total, signed Buccelatti, length 4.3cm. Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery, 29 Apr 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved
28 avril 2009
Brûle-parfum couvert et tripode en néphrite légèrement céladonnée. Chine, époque Qianlong, 18e siècle.

28 avril 2009
A paste girandole brooch/pendant, 2nd half of the 18th century
A paste girandole brooch/pendant, 2nd half of the 18th century
Of scrolled foliate design with two flowerhead motifs, suspending three detachable pear-shaped drops, set throughout with circular and cushion-shaped colourless and foiled green paste, all within closed-back settings, length 7.3cm., Harvey and Gore case. Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery, 29 Apr 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved
28 avril 2009
Flacon tabatière en calcédoine grise et brune. Ecole de Suzhou, 1750-1860.
