Chalcedony

Lot 91. A Greco-Persian violet chalcedony scaraboid with a lion-griffin, Classical court style, circa 5th century B.C.; 15⁄16 in. (2.4 cm.) wide. Lot sold: GBP 100,800 (Estimate: GBP 20,000 – GBP 30,000). © Christie's 2022 Provenance: Giorgio Sangiorgi (1886-1965), Rome, acquired and brought to Switzerland, late 1930s; thence by continuous descent to the current owner. Literature: A.U. Pope, A Survey of Persian Art, Vol. I, London, 1938, p. 392, fig. 90b.J. Boardman, Greek Gems and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 66. Cameo with a portrait of the Roman emperor Galba, French or Italian, circa 1575. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 12,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's entitled: GALBA - chalcedony, within a white and black enamelled gold mount, suspended with a later drop pearl -8.9cm., 3 1/2 in. overall Note: This handsome cameo, distinguished by the precise handling of the stone's strata to reveal a finely rendered portrait in the brown layer, which strongly contrasts with the polished... [Lire la suite]

Lot 65. Cameo with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, English, circa 1570. Estimate 7,000 — 10,000 GBP. Lot sold 27,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's chalcedony, set in a later gold mount - cameo: 23mm., 15/16 in., 28mm., 1 2/16 in. overall (excluding hoop) Note: In contemporary depictions of Queen Elizabeth's courtiers they are often shown wearing cameo portraits of the queen which were presented to her favourites as ambassadorial gifts; note in particular the painting by Robert... [Lire la suite]

Chalcedony 'God of Prosperity' Pendent Necklace, Wang Kai. Estimate: HK$160,000 - 220,000 (US$20,500 - 28,000). Sold for HK$188,800 . Photo Tiancheng International. The carnelian agate pendant of orangy red colour, carved as 'God of Prosperity', strung on an adjustable bead necklace composed of decorative beads, signed, length approximately 760mm.  Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KG4274, dated 26 March 2015, stating that the chalcedony is natural agate.  ... [Lire la suite]

Chalcedony, sapphire and diamond ring, Suzanne Belperron, 1942. Photo Sotheby's The fluted chalcedony mount inset with an oval sapphire and circular- and single-cut diamonds, size 56. Estimation 15,000 — 22,000 CHF Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève, 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/

Pair of  chalcedony, sapphire and diamond ear clips, Suzanne Belperron, 1942. Photo Sotheby's Each of scroll design, composed of carved chalcedony inset with a circular-cut sapphire and single-cut and rose diamonds, French assay and maker's marks for Groëné & Darde. Estimation 12,500 — 18,500 CHF Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève, 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/

Chalcedony, sapphire and diamond brooch, Suzanne Belperron, 1942. Photo Sotheby's The heart-shaped sapphire framed with calibré-cut sapphires and circular-cut diamonds, inset to a carved chalcedony mount in the form of a leaf. Estimation 22,000 — 28,000 CHF Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève, 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/

Margherita Burgener. A Pair of Chalcedony Cufflinks. Photo Phillips. Each designed as a square chalcedony plaque, centrally enhanced by a pavé-set sapphire bombé square, to the swivel link, mounted in 18K white gold, length 3/4 inch. Signed 'Margherita Burgener'. Estimate $1,800 - 2,500 Phillips. JEWELS NEW YORK 30 APRIL 2014 10AM - http://phillips.com/

A chalcedony double fish snuff bottle, 1820-1880. Photo Bonhams. Formed as two fish joined at the belly, with flat lips around their mouths, their curved tails overlapping, with the individual scales delineated, the interiors very well-hollowed. 2 1/4in (5.8cm) high. Sold for US$ 2,375 (€1,707) For a very similar example, see Hughes, The Blair Bequest, Chinese Snuff Bottles From the Princeton University Art Museum, Baltimore, 2002 no 46, where the author notes that while double fish bottles are not uncommon, the form in chalcedony... [Lire la suite]

White gold fancy center chaldecony with curved blue sapphire & diamond setting ring by Privé Jewellery