3 avril 2013

A rare and small blue and white jar, Mark and Period of Yongzheng (1723-1735). Photo China Guardian H 6 cm. Estimate: HKD 150,000-250,000 (USD: 19,400-32,300) China Guardian Hong Kong 2013 Spring Auctions. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. April 4-5 2013. http://english.cguardian.com

A large blue and white bowl. Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo China Guardian D 25.5 cm. Estimate: HKD 400,000-600,000 (USD: 51,600-77,400) China Guardian Hong Kong 2013 Spring Auctions. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. April 4-5 2013. http://english.cguardian.com

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 The single-cut diamond band decorated with square-cut sapphire geometric panels, each centering upon a circular-cut diamond, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, 7½ ins., with maker’s mark, in a Cartier red leather case. Signed Cartier, no. 70006. Estimate:  $50,000 – $70,000  Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.

A sapphire and diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 22.30 carats, flanked on either side by a bullet-cut diamond, mounted in platinum. Estimate:  $40,000 – $60,000 With report 12075001 dated 23 July 2012 from Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with those of sapphires originating from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). No indications of heating  Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white stem cup, Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795). Photo China Guardian D 14.5 cm. Estimate: HKD 300,000-400,000 (USD: 38,700-51,600) China Guardian Hong Kong 2013 Spring Auctions. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. April 4-5 2013. http://english.cguardian.com

A tourmaline, sapphire and diamond starfish brooch, by Jean Schlumberger. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Designed as a sculpted gold starfish, set with oval-cut pink tourmalines with circular-cut diamond detail and pear-shaped sapphire trim, mounted in gold and platinum, circa 1945. Signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger. Estimate:  $30,000 – $50,000 Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.

A pink tourmaline, diamond and gold maltese cross brooch, by Verdura. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Centering upon a cushion-cut pink tourmaline, within a sculpted 18k gold surround with circular-cut diamond accents, mounted in 18k gold. Signed Verdura. Estimate:  $12,000 – $18,000 Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New York, Rockefeller Plaza.

A famille-rose "Bird and flower" ruby-back dish. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-1735). Photo China Guardian D 21 cm. Estimate: HKD 200,000-300,000 (USD: 25,800-38,700) China Guardian Hong Kong 2013 Spring Auctions. Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. April 4-5 2013. http://english.cguardian.com

A pair of diamond and colored diamond ear clips. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each set with three circular-cut diamonds, weighing from approximately 1.66 to 1.00 carat, within a circular-cut pink diamond surround, mounted in platinum and pink gold. Estimate:  $55,000 – $75,000 With six reports dated from 11 June to 15 October 2008 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamonds, weighing from approximately 1.66 to 1.00 carat, range from D to F color and are SI1 clarity ... [Lire la suite]

A colored diamond ring. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Set with a modified cushion-cut fancy yellow diamond, weighing approximately 31.97 carats, to the circular-cut diamond shoulders and hoop, mounted in 18k gold, ring size 6. Estimate:  $700,000 – $1,000,000 With report 1152128564 dated 11 December 2012 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy yellow, natural color, VS1 clarity Christie's. NEW YORK MAGNIFICENT JEWELS AND THE PRINCIE DIAMOND. 16 April 2013. New... [Lire la suite]