circa 1915

  Lot 256. Pair of Diamond Pendent Earrings, Tops by Harry Winston. Estimate 5,500,000 - 6,500,000 HKD. © 2021 Sotheby's Each set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 6.71 and 6.41 carats respectively, suspended from the marquise- and pear-shaped diamond cluster top, mounted in platinum, post and hinged back fittings, tops signed Winston, pendants detachable. Accompanied by two GIA reports no. 5202632863 and 2165012505, both dated 13 January 2020, stating that the 6.71 and 6.41 carat... [Lire la suite]

Lot 18. An old European brilliant-cut diamond of 21.67 carats, gold, ring size 5 ¾, circa 1915. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 400,000. Price realised USD 639,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 GIA, 2019, report no. 5202200026: 21.67 carats, O to P range, VS2 clarity. Provenance: By repute, Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. Exhibited: The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 342, no. 238The Palace Museum, Beijing, 2018, p. 352, no. 242. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal... [Lire la suite]

Lot 360. Fine Belle Epoque 6.28 carats Kashmir Saphir and Diamond Ring, circa 1915. Estimate US$250,000.00 - US$350,000.00. Price realised USD 936,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 Cushion mixed-cut sapphire of 6.28 carats, single-cut diamonds, platinum, ring size 6, circa 1915. AGL, 2018, report no. 1094087: 6.28 carats, Classic Kashmir, no indications of heating.Gübelin, 2018, report no. 18072062: 6.29 carats, Kashmir, no indications of heating, with Information Sheet. ... [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 72. Platinum, moonstone and sapphire brooch, Tiffany & Co., Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. Estimate $15,000–20,000. Photo: Sotheby's. The elongated design set with three oval-shaped cabochon moonstones, accented by four smaller round cabochon moonstones, accented by round and French-cut sapphires, signed Tiffany & Co.; circa 1915. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald, New York, 25 Apr 2017, 10:00 AM

  Lot 71. Gold, lapis lazuli and jade bracelet, Tiffany & Co., Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1915. Estimate $15,000–20,000. Photo: Sotheby's. Designed as a series of openwork scrollwork plaques set with lapis lazuli cabochons, joined by links composed of jade beads, gross weight approximately 24 dwts, length 6½ inches, signed Tiffany & Co.; circa 1915. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including the Legendary Stotesbury Emerald, New York, 25 Apr 2017, 10:00 AM

Lot 453. Platinum and Diamond Brooch, Lacloche, Paris, circa 1915. Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 USD. Lot sold 22,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. The oval-shaped plaque depicting two roses, set with old European, single and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.50 carats, signed Lacloche Paris, numbered 70885, with French assay and workshop marks; circa 1915.   Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels Including Property From the Collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, Palm Beach, New York,  8 déc. 2016

Lot 615. An Art Nouveau Gem-set Hair Ornament, by R. Leclerc, circa 1915. Estimate HK$ 120,000 - 180,000 (€15,000 - 22,000). Photo: Bonhams. The dragonfly with finely carved translucent horn wings accented by four cabochon moonstones, the legs clasping a kite-shaped citrine, signed R. Leclerc, hat pin detachable, width 17.1cm  Bonhams. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 30 Nov 2016, 15:00 HKT - HONG KONG, ADMIRALTY

From Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels to David Webb and beyond, the September 22nd sale of Important Jewels in New York is headlined by a vast selection of signed jewels from a variety of celebrated makers. Classic white diamonds, such as this 27.35 carat oval-shaped diamond, and colored stones are also on offer in this first sale of the fall auction season. Whether you are seeking bold gold looks for daytime or diamond-set dazzlers for the evening, the Important Jewels sale will ensure your fall gets off to a fashion-forward start.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 371. Moonstone and diamond necklace, Janesich, circa 1915. Estimate 7,000 — 10,000 GPB. Photo: Sotheby's. Set to the centre with an oval carved moonstone cameo depicting a maenad holding a tympanon dancing in Bacchic ecstasy, accented to the cardinal points with geometric motifs millegrain-set with rose diamonds, to a circular-cut and rose diamond surmount with trace link chain, length approximately 400mm, signed Janesich, French assay and maker’s marks, fitted case stamped John... [Lire la suite]