20 octobre 2013

Icy jadeite 'dragon', jadeite and diamond brooch-pendant

Icy jadeite 'dragon', jadeite and diamond brooch-pendant. Photo: Sotheby's. The highly translucent icy jadeite plaque of light celadon tone carved as a dragon, decorated with brilliant-cut diamond-set scrolls modelled as billowing clouds, accented with circular jadeite cabochons, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold. Dragon approximately 65.70 x 42.10 x 5.40 mm. ESTIMATE 48,000-62,000 HKD. Unsold Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels & Jadeite. Hong Kong | 07 Apr 2009 - http://www.sothebys.com
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20 octobre 2013

A fine imperial celadon-glazed double-gourd vase, China, underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark and period

A fine imperial celadon-glazed double-gourd vase, China, underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark and period.  With a globular lower bulb supporting a pear-shaped upper bulb rising to a narrow cylindrical neck, covered on the exterior and on the countersunk base. H. 31,8 cm. Estimate 30000/40000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de
20 octobre 2013

A pair of pink sapphire and diamond earrings, by Bulgari 

A pair of pink sapphire and diamond earrings, by Bulgari. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each set with a cabochon pink sapphire, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, 2.0 cm long. Signed Bulgari. Price Realized $61,482 ACCOMPANIED BY REPORT NO. 12030186/1 AND 2 DATED 4 APRIL 2012 FROM THE GüBELIN GEMMOLOGICAL LABORATORY STATING THAT THE PINK SAPPHIRES ARE OF BURMA (MYANMAR) ORIGIN, WITH NO INDICATIONS OF HEATING ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY REPORT NO. CS 50779 A AND B DATED... [Lire la suite]
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20 octobre 2013

A very rare imperial ruby-enameled quadrilobed bowl, China, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circ

A very rare imperial ruby-enameled quadrilobed bowl, China, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period.  The ring foot and deep sides divided by shallow grooves into four shallow lobes. D. 19,2 cm. Estimate 40000/60000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de
20 octobre 2013

Art Deco Carved Jadeite and Diamond Brooch in Platinum

Art Deco Carved Jadeite and Diamond Brooch in Platinum. Photo courtesy Beladora A delicate, deep green carved central motif of exceptional quality jadeite features a voluptuous foliate design of fluid lines which stands in divine contrast to the stepped and domed linear designs at each end. The remarkable end pieces feature stunning pave set round diamonds paired with geometric emerald cut diamonds set in monochromatic platinum. Price: $14,550 http://www.beladora.com
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20 octobre 2013

A fine and very rare melon-green glazed imperial porcelain bowl, China, underglaze blue seal mark and period of Qianlong

A fine and very rare melon-green glazed imperial porcelain bowl, China, underglaze blue seal mark and period of Qianlong.  with a flared mouth, deep rounded sides, and a foot with an unglazed rim. It is applied overall with a green glaze that runs thin to base. D. 17,6 cm. Estimate 40000/60000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de

20 octobre 2013

Elbaite, Golden Apatite, fluorite, Imperial Topaz

Totally natural Imperial Topaz. From Ouro Preto, Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais Brazil. Honey yellow Annaberg Fluorite with purple zones and phantoms - Germany. Golden Apatite, 150 Years of Gem Crystals from Durango, Mexico by Eric Greene. Elbaite crystal from Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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20 octobre 2013

A sapphire and diamond necklace-brooch, by Cartier

A sapphire and diamond necklace-brooch, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Designed as a scrolling neckchain of brilliant and single-cut diamonds alternating with square and baguette-cut diamonds, suspending a scalloped fringe of brilliant-cut diamonds, the front set with a detachable brooch, centering upon an octagonal-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 17.95 carats, within a square and baguette-cut diamond lozenge shape border and two-tiered brilliant-cut diamond trefoil surround (with additional necklace... [Lire la suite]
20 octobre 2013

An imperial blue and white 'dragon' bowl, China, underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark and period.

An imperial blue and white 'dragon' bowl, China, underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark and period.  The deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, painted around the exterior with two scaly ferocious dragons amidst ruyi cloud. D. 14,6 cm. Estimate 18000/25000 € Nagel Auktionen. 2013/10/30. http://www.auction.de
20 octobre 2013

A pair of sapphire and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels

A pair of sapphire and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each set with an oval-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 9.45 and 8.09 carats, within a brilliant and pear-shaped diamond surround, joined to the brilliant-cut diamond floral surmount, mounted in platinum,4.0 cm long. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, No. NY45237. Price Realized $190,271 Accompanied by report no. CS 53781 A and B dated 21 February 2013 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that... [Lire la suite]
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