1970s

Diamond brooch, monture Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s - Sothebys Of cluster design, composed of abstract textured flutes each terminating on a circular-cut diamond, signed Mont VCA and numbered, French assay and maker’s marks. Estimate:  27,000 – 37,000 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013, www.sothebys.com

Pair of ruby and diamond pendent earrings, 1970s. Photo Sotheby's Each of chandelier design, suspending pear-shaped drops collet-set with a rubies, further set with circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds, post and hinged back fittings. Estimate:  22,000 – 29,000 CHF PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF DONNA SIMONETTA COLONNA, DUCHESSA DI CESARÒ Provenance: Donna Simonetta Colonna, Duchessa di Cesarò (1922-2011) was an international style icon and fashion designer. Among her many clients were Audrey... [Lire la suite]

Turquoise and diamond necklace, Bulgari, 1970s - Sotheby's The graduated line of polished turquoise set to either side with brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 410mm, signed Bulgari, fitted case stamped Bulgari. Estimate: 38,000 - 58,000 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013 - www.sothebys.com

Pair of gold ear clips, 'Escargot', Suzanne Belperron, circa 1970s - Sotheby's Each composed of lightly hammered gold, in the form of a snail, French assay and maker’s marks, one clip Darde & Cie, the other Darde & Fils. Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. NOTE: Suzanne Belperron showed a great interest in a variety of exotic cultures, using them as sources of inspiration. African arts, very popular in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century, proved to be highly appreciated by Belperron. The... [Lire la suite]

Onyx and diamond bracelet and ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s - Sotheby's The bracelet designed as a series of annular onyx links joined by baton motifs of brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 190mm, signed VCA NY and numbered, maker's mark, the ring of similar design set with onyx decorated with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds, size I, signed Van Cleef Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's mark. Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 GBP Sotheby's. Jewels. London | 11 Apr... [Lire la suite]

Ruby and diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s - Sotheby's.   Centring on an oval cabochon ruby within a surround of palmette design decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds and cabochon ruby accents, size L, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay marks. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 GBP Sotheby's. Jewels. London | 11 Apr 2013 www.sothebys.com

Wood and diamond brooch, 'Clématite', Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s - Sotheby's. Designed as a clematis, the petals set with polished bois d'amourette and highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, French assay and maker's marks. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000 GBP LITERATURE: Sylvie Raulet, "Van Cleef & Arpels", Editions Du Regard, 1986, page 144 for a similar example of a "Clematite" brooch from 1972. Sotheby's. Jewels. London | 11 Apr 2013 www.sothebys.com

Flexible Gold Snake Bracelet, 1970s.  Designed as a graduated tubogas chain on a spring, the head decorated with 9 brilliant-cut diamonds. Demner

1970's Enamel Snake Ring.  14k Enamel snake ring featuring blue & green enamel body. The eyes are red enamel. Owl's Roost Antiques

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Pin & Earrings. Circa 1970's. Photo courtesy Yafa Jewelry Approx. 36cts. of diamonds. Yafa Jewelry. http://www.yafajewelry.com