circa 1960

Property from a Prominent New England Family. Lot 177. A Superb 17.21 carats Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, circa 1910. Estimate US$ 500,000 - 800,000 (€ 420,000 - 670,000). Photo Bonhams. The recent discovery of a rare Superb Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, circa 1910, estimated at $500,000–$800,000, in a private collection has delighted the descendants of a prominent American family. When Emily Waterfall, Los Angeles Head of Jewelry, first held the brooch, she knew it was... [Lire la suite]

Lot 78. A 23.54 carats Sri Lankan sapphire and diamond ring, by Sterlé, circa 1960. Estimate £ 25,000 - 35,000 (€ 28,000 - 39,000). Sold for £ 25,000 (€ 28,098). © Bonhams 2001-2018 The cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing 23.54 carats, set within an undulating openwork surround decorated with graduating baguette-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, on a ropetwist band, signed Sterlé Paris, numbered, ring size J½ (sizing band), cased by Harry Hofmann, Zürich. Accompanied by a report... [Lire la suite]

Lot 213. Ruby and diamond necklace, Bulgari, circa 1960.  Estimate 200,000 — 370,000 CHF. © Sotheby's 2018. Set throughout with circular-cut and oval rubies, further enhanced with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, length approximately 390mm, signed Bulgari, case stamped Bulgari. Accompanied by SSEF report no. 99786, stating that the 35 rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating and none to moderate amount of oil in fissures.  Sotheby's. Magnificent... [Lire la suite]

Lot 876. An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 31,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012 the two leaves set with numerous round emeralds weighing approximately 7.00 carats, further set with 32 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, signed VCA, numbered NY38138. Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012

Lot 868. An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 28,125 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012 the two leaves set with numerous round emeralds weighing approximately 7.00 carats, further set with 32 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, signed VCA, numbered NY38138. Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012

Lot 867. An 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 31,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012 The two leaves set with numerous round sapphires weighing approximately 9.00 carats, further set with 37 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.60 carats, signed VCA, numbered NY38137. Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012

Lot 877. A Pair of Platinum and Diamond Earclips, Circa 1960. Estimate 15,000 – 20,000 USD. Lot sold 56,250 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012 of foliate design, set with 10 marquise-shaped diamonds and numerous baguette diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.50 carats. Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012

Lot 895. A Platinum and Diamond Brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, Circa 1960. Estimate 50,000 – 60,000 USD. Lot sold 86,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2012 The flowerhead set with 7 marquise-shaped diamonds and numerous round diamonds weighing a total of approximately 33.00 carats, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered N.Y. 2623 S.O.; with signed box.  Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York, 24 sept. 2012

Lot 250. Pair of ruby and diamond pendant-earclips, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1960. Estimate 75,000 — 100,000 USD. Lot sold 204,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2007 The tops of floral cluster design supporting flexible cascading fringes, the whole set with 22 oval-shaped rubies weighing approximately 22.00 carats and 54 round and 10 pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 10.20 carats, mounted in platinum, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered 28083, assay marks, pendants... [Lire la suite]

Lot 126. 29.15 carats SI1 clarity Fancy yellow diamond cocktail ring, Verdura, circa 1960. Estimate 180,000 — 220,000  USD. Lot sold 432,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2007 Set with a cushion-shaped diamond of fancy yellow color weighing 29.15 carats, held within rounded claws pavé-set with small round diamonds, mounted in gold and platinum, size 5¼.  Literature: The present ring is illustrated in Verdura, by Patricia Corbett, p. 154. Note: Accompanied by GIA report... [Lire la suite]