7 janvier 2014

Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings, Bulgari. Photo Sotheby's. Each set with a drop-shaped natural pearl, one slightly cream and one brownish grey, measuring 8.80 x 8.80 x 13.70mm and 9.45 x 9.45 x 13.50mm respectively, suspended from a line of alternating circular-cut and baguette diamonds, signed Bulgari, post fittings. Estimation 28,000 — 46,000 CHF. Lot. Vendu 149,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69307, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour... [Lire la suite]

Pair of onyx and diamond earrings and a cultured pearl and diamond ring, Michele Della Valle. Photo Sotheby's. The earrings each of interlocking hoop design, set with onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, pouch; the ring centring on a swing-set cultured pearl of brownish tint, the band pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, 521/2; earrings and ring each signed della Valle, maker's marks. Estimation 10,000 — 15,000 CHF. Lot. Vendu 12,500 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Genève | 13 nov. 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Natural pearl and diamond ring, early 20th century. Photo Sotheby's. Centring on a button-shaped light greyish brown natural pearl, measuring approximately 11.06 x 11.17 x 6.81mm, encircled with a petal motif set with circular- and single-cut diamonds, size 57. Estimation 7,500 — 11,000 CHF. Lot. Vendu 10,000 CHF Accompanied by SSEF report no. 69957, stating that the pearl was found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour modification. PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN PRINCELY FAMILY Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Cultured pearl and diamond pendant necklace, Tiffany & Co. Photo Sotheby's. Suspending a cultured pearl measuring approximately 16.20 x 16.00mm, completed by a link-chain spectacle-set with brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, completed by a diamond-set clasp, the diamonds together weighing approximately 4.25 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 380mm, signed and numbered 19978249. Estimation 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot. Vendu 100,000 HKD Sotheby's. Fine Timepieces & Jewels. Hong Kong | 06 déc. 2013 -... [Lire la suite]

Diamond brooch, late 19th century. Photo Sotheby's. Designed as two blister pearls within borders of circular-cut diamonds accented with two seed pearls. Estimation 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot. Vendu 4,375 GBP Pearls untested due to nature of the setting. Sotheby's. Fine Jewels. London | 12 déc. 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Rare and important pair of platinum, natural pearl and diamond earrings. Photo Sotheby's. The light grayish brown drop-shaped pearls measuring approximately 11.3 to 11.9 by 18.2 mm and 12.0 to 12.0 by 16.9 mm, topped and suspended by round, marquise-shaped and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.10 carats, topped by two button-shaped pearls of similar hue measuring approximately 7.0 and 6.7 mm. Estimation 600,000 — 800,000 USD. Unsold. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 65748 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater, with... [Lire la suite]

Hematite on Rutile

Stibnite / Baia Sprie, Maramures County, Romania Stibnite Stibnite with barite from the National Mineral Collection.

Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's. Composed of 59 natural pearls graduating from approximately 10.3 to 6.1 mm, the clasp set with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing approximately 2.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length 19 inches. With the original fitted box. Estimation 400,000 — 600,000 USD. Lot. Vendu 1,865,000 USD Accompanied by SSEF report no. 68525 stating that the pearls are natural.Accompanied by GIA report no. 5151348396 stating that the pearls are predominantly natural, saltwater. Sotheby's.... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, diamond and baroque cultured pearl necklace. Photo Sotheby's. Composed of 35 baroque cultured pearls measuring approximately 18.9 to 12.4 mm, the trefoil-shaped clasp set with three old European-cut diamonds, the largest weighing 3.92 carats, the other two weighing approximately 2.85 and 2.70 carats, framed by round and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats, length 21½ inches, the clasp numbered 15421, with French assay and workshop marks; the clasp circa 1920. Estimation 40,000 — 60,000 USD. Lot. Vendu... [Lire la suite]