Extraordinary Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Dolphin brooch at Heritage Auctions New York
Multi-Stone, Diamond, Gold Dolphin Brooch, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000.
NEW YORK, NY.- An extraordinary, Multi-Stone, Diamond, Gold Dolphin Brooch — designed by Parisian artist and jeweler Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — highlights more than 1,300 lots in Heritage Auctions' first major Fine Jewelry Auction of the year. The April 19 New York auction draws together large-carat colored diamonds, Burma rubies and sapphires, and unmounted gemstones for an auction in which color is king.
"The market demand for large, colorful pieces is particularly strong and at 5.45 total carats, the iconic Jean Schlumberger Dolphin brooch is likely to spark serious interest," said Jill Burgum, Senior Director of Fine Jewelry at Heritage Auctions. "This auction is bursting with colorful showpieces."
A deep selection of large-carat diamonds starts with a set of Diamond, Platinum Rings featuring a pear-shaped diamond weighing 6.69 carats (est. $90,000-$120,000), and a Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold Ring with a center stone weighing 5.02 carats (est. $55,000-$75,000). A generous Diamond, White Gold Bracelet with full-cut diamonds weighs a total of 72.23 carats (est. $60,000-$80,000) while a set of Diamond, Platinum Earrings – a pair of sparklers offering approximately 9.00 carats – feature round and pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds (est. $20,000-$30,000).
Lot 54430, Platinum and 6.69 carats Diamond Ring. Estimate: $90,000 - $120,000.
The ring features a pear-shaped diamond measuring 16.37 x 10.53 x 6.61 mm and weighing 6.69 carats, enhanced by tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.20 carats, set in platinum. A GIA Laboratory report # 6177493505, dated February 18, 2016, stating G color, VS2 clarity, accompanies the center diamond. Gross weight 9.31 grams. Ring Size: 5 - Band Size: 5-1/2
Lot 54423, 5.02 carats Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold Ring. Estimate: $55,000 - $75,000.
The ring features a cushion-shaped fancy deep yellow diamond measuring 10.94 x 8.87 x 5.75 mm and weighing 5.02 carats, set in 18k gold, flanked by cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant-cut diamonds, one measuring 5.84 x 5.51 x 3.79 mm and weighing 1.01 carat, and one measuring 5.90 x 5.45 x 3.75 mm and weighing 1.00 carat, set in platinum. Gross weight 9.00 grams. Size: 6-1/4 (sizeable)
Three GIA Laboratory reports accompany the ring:
# 2171346343, dated October 19, 2015, stating Natural, Fancy Deep Yellow color, VS2 clarity, 5.02 carats
# 14310124, dated April 1, 2005, stating H color, SI2 clarity, 1.01 carats
# 14306086, dated March 30, 2005, stating H color, SI2 clarity, 1.00 carat
Diamond, White Gold Bracelet. Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000.
The bracelet features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of 72.23 carats, set in 18k white gold. Gross weight 133.10 grams. Dimensions: 5-3/4 inches x 1-3/8 inches.
Diamond, Platinum Earrings. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000.
The earrings feature round and pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.00 carats, set in platinum. Gross weight 49.20 grams. Dimensions: 3-1/2 inches x 1/2 inch.
*Note: earrings are designed for pierced ears, and are easily converted
Property of a Palm Beach, Florida Lady
The auction's radiant gemstones range from a Burma Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum Ring with a 14.62 carat cushion-shaped sapphire enhanced by marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.10 carats (est. $30,000-$50,000) to a Colombian Emerald, Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl, Gold Necklace, with an emerald-cut emerald pendant weighing approximately 29.20 carats (est. $40,000-$50,000).
4.70 carats Burma Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold Ring-Dant. Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000.
The ring-dant features an oval-shaped sapphire measuring 11.12 x 9.18 x 5.76 mm and weighing approximately 4.70 carats, enhanced by tapered baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.75 carats, set in platinum, completed by a 14k white gold shank. A GIA report # 6177036426, dated February 27, 2015, stating Natural Corundum, Origin Burma, No Indications of Heating, accompanies the sapphire. Gross weight 12.60 grams. Ring Size: 5-1/2 (sizeable). Pendant Dimensions: 1-1/16 inches x 11/16 inch.
29.20 carats Colombian Emerald, Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl, Gold Necklace. Estimate: $40,000 - $50,000.
The necklace features an emerald-cut emerald measuring 21.17 x 19.64 x 10.15 mm and weighing approximately 29.20 carats, framed by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, suspended by a drop featuring full and triangle-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, set in 18k white gold, surmounted by an 18k gold chain with 18k white gold stations accented by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.25 carats, completed by an inlaid mother-of-pearl clasp. Total diamond weight is approximately 7.25 carats. An AGL report # CS 71661, dated November 30, 2015, stating Natural Beryl, Origin Columbia, Minor to Moderate Modern Clarity Enhancement, accompanies the emerald. Gross weight 69.40 grams. Drop Dimensions: 2-1/16 inches x 1 inch. Chain Length: 18 inches
Fine jewelry by the world's most famous and recognizable designers includes a pair of Aletto Brothers Diamond, Ruby, Rock Crystal Quartz, Platinum, White Gold Earrings (est. $20,000-$30,000); A Cartier Diamond, Emerald, White Gold Bracelet (est. $14,000-$18,000); a Mother-of-Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Bracelet by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. (est. $8,000-$10,000) an a delightful pair of rose petal Tinted Titanium, Gold Earrings for JAR (est. $3,000-$4,000).
Diamond, Ruby, Rock Crystal Quartz, Platinum, White Gold Earrings, Aletto Brothers.
The earrings feature full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.90 carats, enhanced by calibré-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 3.70 carats, framed by faceted rock crystal quartz, set in platinum and 18k white gold, marked Aletto Bros. Gross weight 35.50 grams. Diameter: 1-1/8 inches.
*Note: earrings are designed for non-pierced ears
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold Bracelet, Cartier. Estimate: $14,000 - $18,000.
The bracelet suspends removable charms featuring full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.65 carats, set in 18k white gold, marked Cartier. Gross weight 31.90 grams. Length: 7-3/4 inches
Mother-of-Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Bracelet, Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000.
The 18k gold hinged bangle features inlaid mother-of-pearl and turquoise, marked for Angela Cummings and Tiffany & Co. Gross weight 55.50 grams. Dimensions: 6-1/2 inches x 11/16 inch
Property of a Virginia Collector
Titanium, Gold Earrings, JAR. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000.
The earrings are crafted in tinted titanium and completed by 18k gold omega clips on the reverse, marked JAR for Joel Arthur Rosenthal. Gross weight 14.00 grams. Dimensions: 1-3/4 inches x 1-3/4 inches and 1-3/4 inches x 1-5/8 inches
*Note: earrings are designed for non-pierced ears
Titanium, Gold Earrings, JAR. Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500.
The earrings are crafted in tinted titanium, marked JAR for Joel Arthur Rosenthal. Gross weight 7.07 grams. Dimensions: 1-1/4 inches x 1 inch
*Note: earrings are designed for non-pierced ears
Additional highlights include, but are not limited to:
Antique Diamond, Platinum-Topped Gold Necklace, Tiffany & Co. Estimate: $55,000 - $75,000.
The necklace features a marquise-cut diamond measuring 11.50 x 6.80 x 4.19 mm and weighing 2.06 carats, enhanced by European-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 8.55 carats, set in platinum-topped gold, marked for Tiffany & Co. Total diamond weight is approximately 10.61 carats. A GIA Laboratory report # 6177281964, dated August 18, 2015, stating D color, SI2 clarity, accompanies the marquise diamond. Gross weight 32.50 grams. Length: 14 inches. Drop Dimensions: 1-1/4 inches x 1/4 inch
Unmounted 2.01 carats Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond. Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000.
The cushion-cut diamond measures 7.31 x 6.79 x 4.46 mm and weighs 2.01 carats. Accompanied by a GIA Laboratory report # 2135305459, dated July 5, 2011, stating Natural Fancy Intense Yellow color, Internally Flawless clarity.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold Necklace, French. Estimate: $35,000 - $45,000.
The necklace features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.35 carats, enhanced by oval-shaped citrine cabochons ranging in size from 14.30 x 9.13 x 7.45 mm to 26.00 x 16.90 x 12.10 mm weighing a total of approximately 100.00 carats, accented by amethyst cabochons ranging in size from 5.20 to 10.75 mm weighing a total of approximately 25.00 carats, set in 18k gold with French hallmarks. Gross weight 173.60 grams. Dimensions: 15-3/4 inches x 1-1/4 inches.