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19 octobre 2010

Harry Winston jewelry @ Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sa

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An important diamond ring, by Harry Winston.

Set with a cut-cornered rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 17.65 carats, flanked on either side by a trillion-cut diamond, mounted in platinum. Signed Winston for Harry Winston, with maker's mark for Jacques Timey - Estimate $1,500,000 - $2,000,000

With report 5121533042 dated 25 August 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D color, VVS2 clarity; accompanied by a working diagram indicating that the clarity may be potentially internally flawless

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A magnificent diamond ring, by Harry Winston.

Set with a pear-shaped diamond, weighing approximately 17.86 carats, flanked on either side by a modified triangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.64 and 1.63 carats, mounted in platinum, in a Harry Winston black suede box. Signed Winston for Harry Winston - Estimate $1,500,000 - $2,000,000

With report 1122072789 dated 25 June 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the pear-shaped diamond is D color, VS1 clarity

With reports 2125072651 and 2125072652 dated 30 April 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the modified triangular-cut diamonds are G and H color, SI2 and SI1 clarity respectively

Accompanied by a supplemental letter stating that the pear-shaped diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have exceptional optical transparency. Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region) but have since been recovered in all major diamond-producing regions of the world. Among famous gem diamonds, the 530.20 carat Cullinan I and the 105.60 carat Koh-i-noor, are examples of Type IIa

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A diamond "Holly Wreath" necklace, by Harry Winston.

Designed as a holly wreath, composed of two graduated rows of circular, pear and marquise-cut diamond clusters, mounted in platinum, 1962, 16½ ins., (may also be worn as a choker, 14½ ins., or as two bracelets, 7 and 7½ ins.), in a Harry Winston navy blue leather pouch. Signed Winston for Harry Winston, no. 4984. Total weight of the diamonds is approximately 152.35 carats - Estimate $800,000 - $1,200,000

"Holly Wreath"

Aptly regarded as the "King of Diamonds," Harry Winston has been known for handling a majority of the world's superlative diamonds, colored gemstones and jewelry in the 20th century. He is acknowledged as a visionary in the field for his pursuit of excellence combined with his passion, discretion, intuition and knowledge.

With the finest rough diamonds available, as well as numerous historical gems, he imbued his pieces with exceptional style. Perhaps the most important design has been the much admired and greatly imitated 'Winston' look. This concept was envisioned by Harry Winston while looking at a holly wreath hanging from his front door at Christmas in 1944. He was drawn to the way the leaves shaped the wreath and thought that he could adapt this to jewelry design, whereby the wearer only saw the gemstones and not the supporting metal beneath. Seemingly simple, it revolutionized design, in that the metal merely acted as a framework for the gemstones and never overshadowed their role as the primary focus of the jewel. This necklace composed of magnificent circular, pear and marquise-cut diamond clusters, in its design and construction, is truly a treasure.

Notes: Cf. Alexis Gregory, Harry Winston: Rare Jewels of the World, Universe Publishing/Vendome Press, 1998, New York and Paris, page 47

Cf. Penny Proddow and Marion Fasel, Bejeweled, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 2001, page 30

Cf. Suzanne Tennenbaum and Janet Zapata, Jeweled Garden, The Vendome Press, New York, 2006, page 202

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A diamond and emerald brooch, by Harry Winston.

Designed as two bouquets of marquise-cut and pear-shaped diamond blossoms, to their interlocking baguette-cut diamond and calibré-cut emerald sculpted stems, mounted in platinum and white gold, (may be separated and worn as two brooches). By Harry Winston - Estimate $30,000 - $50,000

Christie's. Jewels: The New York Sale Including the JAR Imperial Topaz, Ruby and Diamond Ear Pendants, The Bulgari Blue, Jeweled Elegance & the Vanderbilt Diamond Necklace, 20 October 2010, New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com

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