A diamond 'torsade' bangle, by Boivin. photo Christie's Ltd 2010
The hinged bangle designed as seven graduated pavé-set diamond bombé scrolls, circa 1937, 15.5 cm inner circumference. By Boivin. Est. CHF42,000 - CHF62,000 ($37,902 - $55,951) Price Realized CHF183,000 ($165,146)
A diamond camelia brooch, by Boivin. photo Christie's Ltd 2010
Designed as a pavé-set diamond open camelia, circa 1926, 6.9 cm wide, with French assay marks for platinum and gold. By Boivin - Estimate CHF32,000 - CHF42,000 ($28,878 - $37,902) Price Realized CHF159,000 ($143,480)
Notes: Illustrated in Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, Paris (1994), page 234.
An art deco sapphire, chalcedony and diamond necklace, by Boivin. photo Christie's Ltd 2010
Each side motif designed as graduated chalcedony bars inlaid with diamonds, alternated with sapphire-set lines, suspending five rows of graduated sapphire beads, to the back collar enhanced with sapphire and diamonds collets, circa 1930, shortest row 38.0 cm long. Designed by Suzanne Belperron for Boivin. Est. CHF32,000 - CHF42,000 $28,878 - $37,902) Price Realized CHF123,000 ($111,000)
A pair of diamond 'coquillage ailé' ear clips, by Boivin. photo Christie's Ltd 2010
Designed as a stylised shell set with circular-cut diamonds, circa 1933, 4.0 cm long, with French assay marks for platinum and 18k gold. By Boivin. Estimate CHF14,000 - CHF18,000 ($12,634 - $16,244) Price Realized CHF68,750 ($62,043)
An emerald "feuille de lilas" brooch, by Boivin. photo Christie's Ltd 2010
Set with calibré-cut emeralds between raised platinum veins, circa 1936, 4.5 cm long, with French assay marks for platinum and gold. By Boivin. Estimate CHF6,500 - CHF8,500 ($5,866 - $7,671) Price Realized CHF40,000 ($36,098)
Christie's. Jewels: The Geneva Sale. 12 May 2010. Geneva - Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues www.christies.com
