Alexandre Reza. Untreated Ceylon sapphire brooch featuring an exceptionally large oval sapphire of 134 carats mounted on a gold clip set with 14 round diamonds weighing 17 carats, a pear-shaped diamond of 1 carat, yellow diamonds, and 14 pear shaped sapphires weighing 8 carats, 1980. Photo Sotheby's

The Extraordinary Jewelry of Alexandre Reza, a public exhibition highlighting both the historic and contemporary works of the Paris-based Maître Joailliersince the 1950s, has been announced by Sotheby’s with a November debut in New York. From New York, the exhibition will travel to Sotheby’s global offices in 2014, with planned locales including London, Doha and Beijing.

The exhibition will comprise approximately 25 select vignettes exploring the house’s library of jewels that remains hardly unrivaled in size, breadth and quality, often surpassing even those of legendary royal collections. 

Olivier Reza, son of now-retired Alexandre said: “My family and I are honored to partner with Sotheby’s and share both the Alexandre Reza archives and new creations with jewelry collectors around the world. Carefully curated, this exhibition will showcase my father’s legacy as a jeweler, and the work that we create today in his honor. Our passion for connecting high-quality craftsmanship with superb raw material, combined with impeccable design will forever remain the cornerstone of our house.”

David Bennett, Chairman of Sotheby’s Jewelry Division, Europe & Middle East, commented: “Alexandre Reza’s legacy forms an integral and important part of the history of post war jewelry. Sotheby’s is honored to showcase his work through this special exhibition which will include many of the most important jewels and parures created by Alexandre Reza during the last forty years, featuring spectacular diamonds, natural pearls and superb colored gems. We are particularly thrilled to support his son Olivier as he carries the Reza name to the next generation of collectors and connoisseurs with his exciting new designs.”  

The Extraordinary Jewelry of Alexandre Reza opens will be open to the public for viewing from 2 – 14 November at Sotheby’s New York. 

Alexandre Reza, the Paris-based maitre joaillier since the 1950s, is known for extraordinary gem expertise, spectacular design and incredible craftsmanship. Reza remains family-owned and continues to offer the rarest gems from its private collection as well as exquisite new contemporary designs. Presented discreetly in a private salon on the renowned Place Vendome, Reza offers the utmost in both client service and jeweled works of art. For more information, please visit www.alexandrereza.com.

Alexandre Reza. Platinum earrings composed of 4 exceptional Columbian Emeralds over 51 carats, framed with over 14 carats of diamond baguettes. Photo Sotheby's