30 mars 2022

Christie's Jewels presents 'The Flawless Star' - Highest valued jewel offered in an online-only auction

© Christie's Images Ltd 2022. NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s will present Jewels Online and The Flawless Star, open for bidding online from 28 March to 7 April. The sale includes over 200 lots with more than half of all lots being offered without reserve. With estimates starting at all price points, this auction will delight seasoned collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike.Leading the sale is The Flawless Star, a superb round brilliant-cut D-color, Flawless diamond of 45.46 carats ($4,000,000-6,000,000), the highest valued... [Lire la suite]

08 avril 2019

Deux chefs-d'oeuvre emblématiques de deux périodes clés de l'histoire de la joaillerie chez Sotheby's Genève

Genève – Au mois de mai prochain à Genève, Sotheby’s offrira deux chefs-d’œuvre emblématiques de deux périodes clés de l’histoire de la joaillerie. Dans la foulée de la vente record des Bijoux Royaux de la Famille Bourbon-Parme en novembre dernier, ces deux bijoux jouissent d’une provenance prestigieuse : tous deux ont fait partie des collections de femmes influentes qui ont marqué leur temps par leur élégance et leur style. Le premier est un sublime collier Art Déco en émeraudes et diamants certainement créé par Van... [Lire la suite]
09 décembre 2018

Emerald and Diamond Necklace

Lot 196. Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 USD. Lot sold 300,000 USD. © Sotheby's. Composed of graduated emerald-cut emeralds, the central three emeralds weighing approximately 9.25, 8.35 and 7.65 carats, framed and linked by pinched collet-set old European, old mine and single-cut diamonds, length 15½ inches; late 19th century composite. Accompanied by AGL report no. 1093125 stating that the emeralds are of Colombian origin, clarity... [Lire la suite]
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27 juillet 2018

Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Pair of Matching Pendent Earrings, House of Taylor Jewelry; and Emerald and Diamond Ring

Lot 1724. Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Pair of Matching Pendent Earrings, House of Taylor Jewelry; and Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring. Estimate 2,000,000 — 3,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 4,520,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. The necklace set with ten pear-shaped emeralds, to diamond-set links of graduated floral motif, suspending from a line of brilliant-cut diamonds; and pair of pendent earrings en suite; the emeralds and diamonds altogether weighing approximately... [Lire la suite]
13 avril 2018

An impressive emerald and diamond necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels

Lot 57. An impressive Colombian emerald and diamond necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate USD 950,000 - USD 1,250,000.  Price realisedUSD 1,572,500 © Christie’s Images Limited 2018. Centering upon a detachable pendant-brooch, set with an oval-cut emerald, weighing approximately 24.32 carats, within a two-tier surround of circular and marquise-cut diamonds, joined to the necklace, set with a series of seven graduated rectangular-cut emeralds, the largest weighing approximately 11.86... [Lire la suite]
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19 novembre 2017

A Fine Emerald and Diamond Necklace, by Harry Winston

Lot 622. A Fine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace, by Harry Winston. Estimate HK$ 1,900,000 - 2,500,000 (€210,000 - 270,000). Sold for HK$ 1,875,000 (€202,169). Photo: Bonhams. The front set with three step-cut emeralds, each within a pear-shaped diamond surround, connected by marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a smaller step-cut emerald and brilliant-cut diamond clasp at the back to a row of brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 38.20 carats total, emeralds... [Lire la suite]

16 novembre 2017

Duchess of Berry's Colombian emerald and diamond necklace and a pair of earrings, first half of the 19th century

Lot 358. From the Collection of Marie-Caroline of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1798–1870), Duchess of Berry (1816). Colombian emerald and diamond necklace and a pair of earrings, first half of the 19th century. Estimate 585,000 — 785,000 CHF. Lot sold 1,635,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. The necklace set with rose diamonds, highlighted with cushion-shaped stones supporting detachable pendants set with rose diamonds and pear-shaped emeralds, the central emerald weighing 14.03... [Lire la suite]
01 novembre 2017

The Odescalchi impressive emerald and diamond necklace

Lot 346. The Odescalchi impressive Colombian emerald and diamond necklace. Estimate 580,000 — 780,000 CHF. Lot Sold 1,071,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's. Composed of a line of cabochon emeralds alternating with cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, the clasp highlighted with a cabochon emerald framed with circular-cut diamonds, length approximately 385mm, detaches into twenty-five motifs. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 91481, stating that the five tested emeralds are of Colombian... [Lire la suite]
01 octobre 2017

A 54.65 carat Colombian emerald and diamond necklace

Lot 2023. A 54.65 carat Colombian emerald and diamond necklace. Estimate HKD 3,000,000 - 5,000,000 (USD 384,000 - 640,000) © Poly Auction Hong Kong Limited Set with a cushion-shaped emerald weighing 54.65 carats, decorated with baguette-cut diamonds, to a diamond neckchain set with vari-cut diamond links, detaches into four sections, may be worn as a shorter necklace and two bracelets, mounted in 18K gold, approximately 45.0 cm long. Accompanied by report no. GRS2017066558 dated 12 June 2017 from the... [Lire la suite]
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30 septembre 2017

Record price for an item of jewellery at Piguet Auction House

Lot 1698. From the Molly de Balkany Collection, An important Art Deco necklace set with an old-mine-cut 14ct (approx.) diamond and two Colombian 75ct and 78ct (approx.) drop emeralds. Estimate CHF 80,000-120,000. Sold CHF 520,000. © HDV Hôtel des Ventes SA  GENEVA.- Piguet Auction House ended its September sale yesterday evening with an overall result of CHF 5.2 million. The Fine Jewellery, Contemporary Art and Antiquarian Books sessions drew in passionate collectors and... [Lire la suite]