circa 1935

  Lot 211. Platinum, Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, Cartier, Paris, Circa 1935. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 USD. Lot sold 1,314,500 CHF. Photo Sotheby's The graduated single-strand composed of 51 natural pearls measuring approximately 11.5 to 5.8 mm., the clasp set with old mine and old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats, length 17½ inches, signed Cartier, Paris, numbered 42335, French workshop and French assay marks.  Note: Accompanied by GIA... [Lire la suite]

Lot 35. An art deco rock crystal and diamond 'éventail' clip brooch, by Suzanne Belperron. Estimate £50,000 - £70,000. Courtesy Bonham's. The carved rock crystal shield highlighted by old brilliant-cut diamond volutes and old brilliant-cut diamond borders, French maker's mark GD flanking a fleur-de-lys, for Groëné et Darde, a known maker for Belperron, French assay mark, length 4.4cm. Provenance: The original fan or 'éventail' model designed by Belperron was created during her time at Maison René Boivin.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 167. A pair of aquamarine and diamond pendent earrings, by Cartier, circa 1935. Estimate £ 40,000 - 60,000  (US$52,000 - 78,000). Courtesy Bonham's. Each highly articulated pendant set with a large briolette-cut aquamarine drop suspended from an old brilliant, rectangular and square-cut diamond surmount, aquamarines approximately 47.75 carats and 47.69 carats, diamonds approximately 8.45 carats total, unsigned, length 6.4cm, maker's pouch. Note: For details of an insurance... [Lire la suite]

Lot 194. A diamond and 34.59 carats Sri Lankan sapphire transformable necklace, by Grassy, circa 1935. Estimate £ 120,000 - 180,000(€ 140,000 - 210,000). © Bonhams 2001-2019 The articulated collar with central shield-shaped plaque set with a step-cut sapphire, weighing 34.59 carats, on a ground of old brilliant, brilliant and single-cut diamonds and a motif of baguette-cut diamonds with a lozenge-shaped diamond terminal, between triple swags of similarly-cut diamond chain, continuing to the back as old... [Lire la suite]

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]

Lot 168. Exquisite Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Tiara-Necklace, Cartier, circa 1935. Estimate US$70,000 - USD 100,000. Price realised USD 828,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 Rectangular, hexagonal, square and circular-cut aquamarines, circular and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, may be worn as a necklace or applied to fitting and worn as a tiara, 16 ins., circa 1935, signed Cartier London, numbered, fitted red Cartier case.. Provenance: Christie’s, London, 24 November 1982, lot 166. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 64. A pair of Art Deco diamond dress clips, circa 1935. Estimate US$ 20,000 - 30,000 (€ 17,000 - 26,000). Sold for US$ 40,000 (€ 34,016) . © Bonhams 2001-2018 of abstract shield design, centering pear-shaped old European-cut diamonds, weighing 3.38 and 2.90 carats, within an openwork surround set with marquise and baguette-cut diamonds; estimated remaining diamond weight: 15.10 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 1 1/2in. Jewellery from the estate of Katherine Domyan, the internationally famed... [Lire la suite]

Lot 107. An Art Moderne diamond clip, Paul Flato, with accompanying fitted bangle, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1935. Estimate US$ 60,000 - 80,000 (€ 51,000 - 69,000). Sold for US$ 60,000 (€ 51,024). © Bonhams 2001-2018 the clip of starfish motif, centrally set with a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds, framed by baguette-cut diamonds, to articulated pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamond rays; clip unsigned; bangle signed Van Cleef and Arpels N.Y, no.9541; bangle accompanied by a signed fitted box;... [Lire la suite]

Lot 186. An Art Deco emerald and diamond bracelet, Raymond Yard, circa 1935. Estimate US$ 60,000 - 80,000 (€ 51,000 - 69,000). Unsold. © Bonhams 2001-2018 composed of three openwork plaques of rectangular form, pavé-set with fancy-shaped, baguette, single and old European-cut diamonds, each centrally set with step-cut emeralds, connected by pierced buckle-shaped connectors set with similarly cut diamonds, accented throughout with calibré-cut emeralds, signed Yard; estimated total diamond weight:... [Lire la suite]

Lot 56. An Art Deco Burmese ruby and diamond bracelet, by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1935. Estimate USD 80,000 - USD 120,000. Price realised USD 444,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018. Designed as a three flexible panels set with oval and cushion-cut rubies and old-cut diamonds, joined by old and baguette-cut diamond links, circa 1935, 7 ins., with French assay mark for platinum. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, no. 45661. Accompanied by an AGL report stating that the origin... [Lire la suite]