1970

A Diamond and Gold Ostrich Feather Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970. Photo courtesy of Dupuis Designed as a stylised ostrich feather, the overlapping plumes decorated with graduated rows of round diamonds altogether weighing approximately 11.45 carats, between textured ribbing, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 18.369, French assay marks. Estimate 7,500–11,250 EUR Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers. Jewels Spring Sale. Toronto – june 23rd, 2013

Impressive emerald and diamond necklace, Bulgari, circa 1970 - Sotheby's Suspending a graduated fringe of step-cut emeralds, highlighted with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, length approximately 370mm, signed Bulgari, case stamped Bulgari. Estimate:  285,000 – 470,000 CHF PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN PRINCELY FAMILY  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Amethyst necklace, Suzanne Belperron, 1974 and a matching bracelet, circa 1970 - Sotheby's The necklace composed of a single row of amethyst beads, length approximately 660mm, French assay and maker's mark for Darde & Cie.; the bracelet composed of three strands of amethyst beads, the clasp set with a circular-cut amethyst and rose diamonds in a swirl motif, length approximately 190mm, attributed to Suzanne Belperron. Estimation: 4,000 - 6,000 CHF COLLECTION OF JEWELS DESIGNED BY SUZANNE BELPERRON... [Lire la suite]

Pair of diamond ear clips, after 1970 - Sotheby's Each designed as a sheaf of wheat, embellished with cushion-shaped, circular-, and single-cut diamonds, French assay marks, attributed to Suzanne Belperron. Estimate:  11,000 – 17,000 CHF Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin.   COLLECTION OF JEWELS DESIGNED BY SUZANNE BELPERRON FOR CÉCYLE SIMON   LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet and Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 238 for an illustration of a similar pair... [Lire la suite]

Pair of gem set ear clips, Suzanne Belperron, circa 1970 - Sotheby's Each composed of a cluster of collet-set circular-cut gemstones including aquamarines, tourmalines and peridots, French assay and maker’s mark for Darde & Fils. Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 CHF Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Sapphire and aquamarine clip and an aquamarine ring, Suzanne Belperron, circa 1970 - Sotheby's The brooch designed as a spiralling cluster centring on a cushion-shaped aquamarine, surrounded by oval and circular-cut sapphires and aquamarines,French assay and maker’s mark for Darde & Fils; the ring double-claw set with a step-cut aquamarine, size 531/2, French assay and maker’s mark for Darde & Cie. Estimate:  11,000 – 17,000 CHF Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. Sotheby's.... [Lire la suite]

Pair of gold and diamond ear clips, Suzanne Belperron, circa 1970 - Sotheby's Each designed as a stylised drop, set with a circular-cut diamond, surmounted with two pear-shaped diamonds, French assay and maker’s mark for Darde & Fils. Estimate:  11,000 – 17,000 CHF Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Mother of pearl, turquoise, diamond and gold brooch, Sterlé, 1970 - Sotheby's Designed as a falconer, the body set with mother of pearl, the yellow gold head and collar enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds, the falcon highlighted with cabochon turquoise, signed Sterlé Paris, numbered, French assay and maker's marks. Estimate: 7,500 - 10,000 CHF - Lot Sold: 31,250 CHF NOTE: Cf: Viviane Jutheau, Sterlé Joaillier Paris, Paris, 1990, for an example of a very similar brooch and a drawing. ... [Lire la suite]

Habit de lumière, blanc et argent (blanco y plata). Circa 1970. Photo Alain Briscadieu Bordeaux comprenant taleguilla (pantalon), chaleco et chaquetilla (gilet et veste) à décor d’alamares. De la Maison de couture Maestra Nati à Madrid. On y joint une chemise à jabot avec cravate et ceinture en soie verte ainsi qu’une paire de bas roses. Estimation : 1 000 / 2 000 € Cape de Paseo de Angel Teruel. Photo Alain Briscadieu Bordeaux soie brodée figurant la Vierge Marie et l’Enfant Jésus. De la... [Lire la suite]

A Tiffany diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and enamel snake form watch. Circa 1970. The tail is signed Tiffany & Co. Italy 18KT; the watch is signed Jaeger LeCoultre and on the underside of the watch, #1279405. The watch bracelet is in the form of a coiled snake, the gold body is set with blue and green enamel scales, the hinged head is set with two round brilliant cut diamond eyes, the head opens to reveal the Jaeger LeCoultre watch. The two diamond eyes weigh a total of approximately .40 carat. The watch has a gross weight of... [Lire la suite]