12 octobre 2013

A natural pearl and diamond pendant brooch. Photo courtesy Bonhams. the pendant designed as drops, each set with a button pearl measuring 12.50 x 12.25 x 11.79 and 12.75 x 12.43 x 11.30mm., within flexible double frames of old mine-cut diamonds, with rose-cut diamond and millegrain accents, convertible to a brooch; estimated total diamond weight: 4.05 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 3 in. Estimate: US$ 25,000 - 35,000 (€18,000 - 26,000) (£16,000 - 22,000) Accompanied by GIA report # 1142945440 and... [Lire la suite]

A natural pearl, gem-set and enamel swan brooch. Photo courtesy Bonhams. set with a natural, freshwater pearl, weighing 82.82 carats; with pavé-set diamond head and tail, circular-cut ruby eye and black enamel beak, enhanced by calibré-cut sapphire feet and adorned with seed pearl and turquoise accents;estimated total diamond weight: 4.75 carats; mounted in platinum and eighteen karat gold; length: 2in. (seed pearls not tested for origin). Estimate: US$ 18,000 - 25,000 (€13,000 - 18,000) (£11,000 - 16,000) ... [Lire la suite]

A pair of natural pearl and diamond pendant earrings. Photo courtesy Bonhams. each suspending a pearl, measuring approximately 11.43 x 9.80mm. and 11.30 x 9.90mm., from a circular diamond cap and hoop, accented by a round brilliant-cut diamond surmount; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length: 1 3/8in. Estimate: US$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€22,000 - 37,000) (£19,000 - 31,000) Accompanied by GIA report #2155632375, dated September 9, 2013, stating: the pearls are of natural origin, saltwater, no indications of... [Lire la suite]

  A fine figural landscape rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo: Sotheby's. the tall horn with a narrow waisted stem and wide flaring sides, carved on the exterior in various levels of relief with a continuous landscape depicting scholars and attendants strolling along rocky shores by a lake among lofty trees and pavilions, one side detailed with a walled compound and pagoda built on top of a jagged cliff, the other with a... [Lire la suite]

A rare rhinoceros horn 'melon' libation cup signed Yi Ru, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Photo: Sotheby's finely carved in openwork in the form of a melon, with lobed undulating sides and unusually ridged interior, its gnarled stalk forming the handle issuing smaller attendant fruits, flowers and furled serrated leaves enveloping the rim, all naturalistically detailed at various stages of aging, one fruit with insect-eaten holes, another partially concealed under the foot of... [Lire la suite]

A rare 'Horse and Groom' rhinoceros horn libation cup, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo: Sotheby's superbly carved in openwork and deep relief with a herd of horses in the pasture, one side with three horses standing amid a variety of trees including wutong, willow and pine, watched by two grooms standing behind a rocky outcrop forming the handle, the reverse with two further horses standing behind rocks while another rolls on its back near the... [Lire la suite]

A diamond and ruby bracelet. Photo courtesy Bonhams. the polished hinged cuff centering upon scrolling vari-cut diamond plaques, enhanced by oval and round star ruby cabochons; estimated total diamond weight: 10.00 carats; mounted in palladium and platinum; diameter: 1 1/8in. (center plaques can be worn as clips, one diamond deficient). Estimate: US$ 12,000 - 18,000 (€8,800 - 13,000) (£7,500 - 11,000) Bonhams. 17 Oct 2013 11:00 EDT New York. Fine Jewelry.

A star ruby and diamond ring. Photo courtesy Bonhams. centering an oval star ruby cabochon, with old European-cut diamond surround and shoulders; mounted in platinum;ruby weighing approximately: 6.60 carats; estimated total diamond weight: 1.95 carats; mounted in platinum; size 6 1/2. Estimate: US$ 12,000 - 15,000 (€8,800 - 11,000) (£7,500 - 9,400) Accompanied by Gübelin Gem Lab report #13075243, dated July 29, 2013, stating the star ruby as: Burmese (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of thermal enhancement. ... [Lire la suite]

A cabochon ruby and diamond bracelet. Photo courtesy Bonhams. designed as blossom and leaf motifs, set with oval cabochon rubies, highlighted by round brilliant and single-cut diamonds, with ruby bead accents; estimated total ruby weight: 38.00 carats; estimated total diamond weight: 17.60 carats; mounted in platinum: length: 6 3/4in. (one diamond deficient). Estimate: US$ 20,000 - 30,000 (€15,000 - 22,000) (£13,000 - 19,000) Bonhams. 17 Oct 2013 11:00 EDT New York. Fine Jewelry. 

A ruby, diamond and fourteen karat gold ring. Photo courtesy Bonhams.  set with an oval ruby cabochon; within a scalloped circular-cut diamond and ruby surround; ruby weighing approximately 27.00 carats; size 5 1/2. Estimate: US$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€22,000 - 37,000) (£19,000 - 31,000) Bonhams. 17 Oct 2013 11:00 EDT New York. Fine Jewelry