12 juin 2016

Topaz - Maynard’s Claim, Thomas Range, Juab Co., Utah

Liddicoatite on Albite - Tsarafara, Sahatany Valley, Vakinankaratra Region, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

Aquamarine - Dassu, Haramosh Mountains, North of the Skardu Road, Gilgit Division, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Elbaite - Paprok, Kunar Prov., Afghanistan

Tourmaline - Darra-i-Pech Pegmatite Field, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan

Red cap Heliodor - Ankazobe Town, Analamanga, Madagascar

Lot 126. An Art deco rock crystal, gem-set and diamond strut clock, by Cartier. Estimate £100,000 – £150,000 ($144,600 - $216,900). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.   The black enamel circular dial with pierced and carved jade centre, rose-cut diamond and buff top ruby-set hands and similarly-set Roman numerals, to the rope twist design black enamel bezel, accented by sugarloaf ruby detail, to the polished arch shaped rock crystal case and strut, with further applied carved ruby tree with diamond and black... [Lire la suite]

Lot 123. An Art deco 9.11 carats, J colour, VVS1 clarity diamond ring, by Cartier. Estimate £120,000 – £190,000 ($173,520 - $274,740). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.   The cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond weighing approximately 9.11 carats, claw-set to baguette-cut diamond shoulders and a polished hoop, inner hoop inscribed, circa 1930, ring size J-K, French assay marks for platinum, in later red leather Cartier case. Signed Cartier, no.54-5478 Accompanied by report no.5172048572 dated... [Lire la suite]

Lot 120. A fine and rare Art deco diamond pendant brooch, by Cartier. Estimate £100,000 – £150,000 ($144,600 - $216,900). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.    Of Indo-Persian influence, pavé-set throughout with old-cut diamonds, the geometric scroll design surmount, suspending an articulated openwork panel with central plant and vase motif each with principal diamond accent, to the spectacle-set diamond triple drop terminal, single pin and pendant loop fitting, 1928, 9.8cm, with French assay marks for... [Lire la suite]

Lot 205. A rare 'Tutti Frutti' ring, by Cartier. Estimate £150,000 – £200,000 ($216,900 - $289,200). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.    Of bombé design, the central sugarloaf sapphire to a carved ruby, emerald and sapphire leaf cluster surround, interspersed with brilliant-cut diamond accents, raised on a tapering hoop, finger size L, with French assay marks for platinum, in red leather Cartier caseSigned Cartier, no.689948   Accompanied by report no.85420 dated 11th April 2016 from the... [Lire la suite]