Circa 1925

Lot 362. Formely in the collection of Mona, Countess von Bismarck. Important jadeite, onyx, ruby and diamond pendant-brooch, Cartier, circa 1925. Estimate 105,000 — 155,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Set with two carved jadeites on an onyx hoop, highlighted with single- and circular-cut diamonds, the ends set with sugarloaf rubies, signed Cartier, numbered, French maker's marks.  Provenance: Formerly in the Collection of Mona, Countess von Bismarck (1897-1983). The Magnificent Jewels of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 374. Attractive and rare ruby, onyx and diamond bracelet, Lacloche, circa 1925.   Estimate 310,000 — 510,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's Of open work design, decorated with rose motifs set with cabochon rubies and onyx, and millegrain-set with circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 180mm, signed Lacloche, French assay mark. Accompanied by a photocopy of the original drawing, stamped Anc. Etabts LACLOCHE and dated 27 Oct. 1925. Note: By family tradition, this... [Lire la suite]

Lot 288. Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Carved Emerald and Ruby Bead and Diamond 'Tutti Frutti' Brooch, Mauboussin, France, circa 1925. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000. Sold for $22,500. Photo Doyle The modified geometric basket with handle centering one barrel-shaped carved emerald bead, flanked by 2 melon-shaped carved emerald beads, embellished by 3 oval carved emerald and ruby beads, set throughout with old European and single-cut diamonds, accented by 16 square-cut, 13 baguette, one trapezoid and 6... [Lire la suite]

Lot 141. A 10.28 carats Type IIa diamond single-stone ring, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate £150,000 - 200,000 (US$190,000 - 250,000). Sold for £311,000 (€368,308). Photo: Bonhams. An impressive 10.28 carats diamond single-stone ring by Van Cleef & Arpels caught the eyes of buyers around the world as it sold for £311,000 at Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale this week (27 April 2017). The E colour marquise-cut diamond, classified as Type IIa, meaning that it has been recognised as... [Lire la suite]

Lot 113. Platinum, peridot, diamond and enamel brooch, circa 1925. Estimate $10,000–15,000. Lot sold $10,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Centering a cushion-cut peridot weighing approximately 20.00 carats, the openwork surrounds set with old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats, decorated with black enamel; circa 1925.  Provenance: Formerly From the Collection of Evelyn H. Lauder. Sotheby's New York, February 7, 2013, Important Jewels, lot 456. Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 249. Platinum, coloured stone and diamond cliquet, Cartier, circa 1925. Estimate $20,000–30,000. Lot sold $60,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Designed as a potted plant, the pot centering a fluted emerald, the tree centering a carved sapphire framed by carved emerald leaves, accented by variously-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.90 carats, signed Cartier, numbered 3218321; circa 1925.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald, New York, 25 Apr 2017

  Lot 17. An art deco diamond, sapphire, spinel and black onyx dress clip, circa 1925. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€4,700 - 6,600). Photo: Bonhams. of openwork geometric design, set with old mine and old European-cut diamonds, enhanced by a round mixed-cut spinel and an oval-shaped sapphire, highlighted by calibré-cut onyx; estimated total diamond weight: 2.30 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 1 3/8in. Bonhams. FINE JEWELLERY, 24 Apr 2017, 15:00 EDT, NEW YORK   

Lot 10. An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring, circa 1925. Estimate US$ 7,000 - 9,000 (€6,600 - 8,500). Photo: Bonhams. centering a triangular step-cut emerald, weighing approximately 3.70 carats, accented by calibre-cut emeralds, old European and baguette-cut diamonds, set overall in an asymmetrical mount; estimated total diamond weight: 2.10 carats; mounted in platinum; size 6 Accompanied by AGL report # CS 1079264, dated October 21, 2016, stating the central emerald as: Colombian origin,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1653. Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Cartier, Circa 1925. Estimate HK$800,000–1,200,000 (103,000–154,000 USD). Photo: Sotheby's  Centring on a shield-shaped carved emerald, to the marquise-shaped, circular-cut and baguette diamond surround and surmount, decorated with carved colourless stones and black enamel, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier and numbered, with French assay marks. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, Hong Kong, 04 Apr 2017, 02:30 PM

Lot 111. Verger Frères-LaCloche-Golay Fils & Stahl,  Two timepieces, circa 1925. Estimate 30,000-40,000 USD. Lot sold 37,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. • the first: 10''' rectangular manual-winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, silver dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, 18k yellow gold case, with red lacquer bezel with gold chinoiserie design, onyx borders, one diamond at the 6, the enamel pattern running through the 2 pieces attached via gold cord, the middle with diamond set accents... [Lire la suite]