Belle Epoque

Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond two-stone ring. © HUMPHREY BUTLER Belle Epoque sapphire & diamond two-stone ring, vertically-set with one pear-shaped diamond & one pear-shaped sapphire, diamond-set fleur-de-lys shoulders to the platinum hoop, the two central stones weighing approx 1.00ct each. http://www.humphreybutler.com  

A Belle Epoque pearl and diamond brooch, by Cartier. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 The pavé-set geometrical top with pearl accent suspending a detachable seed pearl tassel pendant with diamond-set openwork cap, 1910s, 9.5 cm. Signed Cartier, no. 3016366. Estimate:  $40,997 – $62,575 Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 May 2013. Geneva. www.christies.com

A pair of Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond ear pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 The two drop-shaped slightly grey natural pearls, measuring approximately 11.8-13.8 x 20.5 mm and 11.4-13.4 x 19.9 mm, each with a diamond-set openwork cap and suspended from a diamond-set line, 1910s, 4.3 cm. Estimate CHF80,000 – CHF120,000 Accompanied by report no. 66628 dated 19 February 2013 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the two pearls are natural saltwater pearls, with no indications of... [Lire la suite]

A Belle Epoque enamel and agate desk clock, by Cartier.  Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 The rectangular case paneled in pink opaline guilloché enamel, with winding holes to the rear, on stepped and agate base, the circular dial with white enamel beaded work on the bezel, painted Arabic numerals and diamond-set hands, with winding key, circa 1910, 7.5 x 5.9 x 5.0 cm, in red leather fitted Cartier travel case. Dial signed Cartier. Estimate CHF15,000 – CHF25,000 Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 May... [Lire la suite]

Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch. Photo Doyle The three diamond-set looped ribbons centering 3 pearls, joined by swags of diamond-set leaves, suspending one drop-shaped taupe pearl approximately 12.8 x 10.6 mm., accented by 2 diamond briolettes, circa 1905, briolettes added later. Drop pearl: light gray, the front is cleanish with some iridescence, some rippling, the reverse has a lighter patch of gray with light taupe hue with faint hairline crack, does not break surface, roundish back, not... [Lire la suite]

Belle Epoque Platinum, Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch. Photo Doyle Topped by a delicate diamond-set bow supporting a diamond-set garland swag, centering one drop-shaped iridescent yellowish brown/black button pearl approximately 9.3 to 11.5 x 14.8 mm., suspending one oval iridescent yellowish brown/black pearl approximately 6.6 to 6.8 x 7.7 mm., circa 1910. Large pearl: yellowish-brown with iridescent pink and green hues, some rippling, attached to engraved platinum flower on reverse, roundish in back, not flat, but... [Lire la suite]

Belle Epoque Platinum and 18kt. Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Brooch. Photo courtesy Yafa Jewelry 34pcs. of European cut diamond approx. 9.50cts  Yafa Jewelry. http://www.yafajewelry.com

Belle Epoque Platinum, Gold, Pinkish Orange Tourmaline, Diamond and Pearl Pendant with Chain. 1905

A Belle Epoque Ruby and Diamond Brooch. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2012 Designed as a bow set with old-mine diamonds and calibré-cut rubies, mounted in gold, 1910s, 9.0 cm. Estimate CHF15,000 - CHF20,000 Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 13 November 2012, Geneva

Important pendentif Belle Epoque. Travail Russe vers 1900. Photo Accademia Fine Art Pendentif or gris et jaune au très beau dessin linéaire d'Epoque et de style Belle Epoque, serti d'une importante émeraude cabochon rectangulaire aux bords arrondis, provenant des anciennes mines de l'Oural et pesant environ 150 carats dans un encadrement parsemé de diamants et finissant par une émeraude de 10 carats en forme de goutte renversée. Signature en cyrillique au dos. Dimensions : 9,5 x 4,5 cm. Poids brut... [Lire la suite]