11 avril 2017

Lot 37. Gold and 12.89 and 11.47 carats Colombian Emerald Ring. Estimation 150,000 — 200,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with two emerald-cut emeralds weighing 12.89 and 11.47 carats, gross weight approximately 17 dwts, size 5¾. Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 14105004/ 1 and 2 stating that the 11.47 carat emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement and that the 12.89 carat emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of moderate clarity... [Lire la suite]

Lot 252. Gold, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace. Estimation 150,000 — 200,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The pendant centering an emerald carved with a floral motif, weighing 107.57 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carats, together with a brooch fitting, the brooch fitting signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered NY 57152; together with a necklace composed of ten strands of cultured pearls measuring approximately 4.9 to 2.9 mm, spaced at intervals with five... [Lire la suite]

Lot 81. 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Pendant-Brooch, Necklace and Cuff-Bracelet Combination, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimation 150,000 — 200,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The pendant centering an emerald carved with a floral motif, weighing 107.57 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 3.50 carats, together with a brooch fitting, the brooch fitting signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered NY 57152; together with a necklace composed of ten strands of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 107.  Formerly from the Collection of Queen Narriman of Egypt. 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet, Sterlé, Paris, circa 1950. Estimation 175,000 — 225,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The necklace and bracelet of stylized wreath form, the bracelet enhanced by a gold link tassel, set with numerous pear-shaped citrines and one heart-shaped citrine, accented by round and single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 11.00 carats, necklace length 15 inches, unsigned,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 105. Platinum,  Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Cartier, Paris, 1930s. Estimation 200,000 — 300,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Of foliate design, set with two emerald-cut sapphires weighing approximately 10.40 and 7.75 carats, accented by round, baguette, old European-cut, pear and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 13.95 carats, signed Cartier Paris, numbered 07529, with French assay and maker's marks; 1930s. Provenance: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Magnificent Jewelry of the Late Mrs. John... [Lire la suite]

Lot 90. Platinum and Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Combination, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimation 200,000 — 300,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The graduated necklace-bracelet combination of cluster design, set with round, pear and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing a total of approximately 78.75 carats,  length 15 inches, separates into three sections measuring 7, 6¾ and 1¼ inches for variety of wear, signed V.CA. and Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 34512 and N.Y. 35691; circa 1965. With fitted box. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 232. 18 Karat Gold, Colombian Emerald and Ceramic Ring, Taffin. Estimation 250,000 — 350,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with a cushion-cut emerald weighing 17.81 carats, with a gray ceramic mounting, size 6, signed Taffin, numbered TF 4570, with maker's mark. Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 16067266 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, with indications of minor clarity enhancement. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald, New York, 25 avr. 2017, 10:00 AM.

Lot 94. Platinum, 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Diamond Necklace, Greenleaf & Crosby.  Estimation 300,000 — 500,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with a cushion-cut ruby weighing 4.35 carats, accented by round and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately .65 carat, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered SUO451, size 5.  Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 17025019 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by an AGL report. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels... [Lire la suite]

Lot 57. Platinum, BurmeseRuby and Diamond Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimation 300,000 — 500,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with a cushion-cut ruby weighing 4.35 carats, accented by round and marquise-shaped diamonds weighing approximately .65 carat, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered SUO451, size 5.  Accompanied by Gübelin report no. 17025019 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating. Accompanied by an AGL report. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary... [Lire la suite]

Lot 57. An aquamarine and diamond "Feuille de Platane" brooch, René Boivin, circa 1950. Estimate US$ 20,000 - 25,000 (€19,000 - 24,000). Photo: Bonhams. centering a heart-shaped aquamarine, weighing approximately 21.90 carats, enhanced by textured gold leaves, adorned with old European-cut diamonds; signed René Boivin; estimated total diamond weight: 2.40 carats; mounted in 18k gold; length: 2 1/8in. Accompanied by a letter of authentication from Francoise Cailles, dated April 28, 2015, stating the brooch... [Lire la suite]