dragonfly

Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch, circa 1900.

A diamond dragonfly brooch, by Van Cleef & Apels. photo Bonhams Pavé-set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 5.00 carats total, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, Swiss assay marks, VCA pouch. Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000, US$ 4,800 - 6,400 Bonhams.Fine Jewellery, 25 Apr 2012. London, New Bond Street www.bonhams.com

An extravagant pair of turquoise and diamond earrings of oriental inspiration by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Epoque Fine Jewels mounted in 18 carat gold. Signed Van Cleef and Arpels. Numbered and dated 1966 Collection Epoque Fine Jewels, Belgium A very fine Art Nouveau dragonfly pendant by RENE LALIQUE, Paris, circa 1903. Photo Epoque Fine Jewels depicting four dragonflies, with greenish-blue enamelled legs and wings with complex gold veining set with diamonds and green and blue plique-à-jour... [Lire la suite]

Very fine and rare rock crystal and diamond brooch, JAR, 1987.  Designed as a dragonfly, the wings of carved rock crystal backed with gold, with gold filled veins, each inset with a triangular diamond, highlighted with round diamonds, the body composed of faceted diamond roundels, mounted in silver and gold, signed JAR Paris, case.. Estimate 230,000-410,000 CHF PROVENANCE: This brooch was exhibited at the "Jewels of JAR Paris" retrospective held at the Gilbert Collection in London, November 2nd 2002 – January 26th 2003. ... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Gold, Colored Diamond, Emerald and Onyx 'Tiger' Ring, Cartier. photo courtesy Sotheby's Set with round single-cut diamonds of yellow hue, accented by black onyx stripes and nose, the eyes set with marquise-shaped emeralds, size 4½, signed Cartier, numbered 607984, partial maker's mark, one onyx segment missing. Estimate 12,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 43,750 USD 18 Karat Gold, Peridot, Ruby and Diamond Seahorse Brooch, Tiffany & Co. photo courtesy Sotheby's The body set with round peridots, accented by a... [Lire la suite]

Pair of rubellite and diamond pendant-earrings. Photo Sotheby's The faceted rubellite pendants weighing approximately 93.65 carats, rose-cut and round diamonds weighing approximately 2.45 carats, mounted in platinum. Est. 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 27,500 USD Pink tourmaline and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's Oval pink tourmalines weighing approximately 69.20 carats, round and pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 10.75 carats, mounted in white gold, length 17 inches. Est. 12,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 23,750... [Lire la suite]

An antique diamond dragonfly brooch, circa 1900 The head and body set with a series of graduated old and rose-cut diamonds to the extending diamond-set wings with collet accents, mounted in platinum and gold, brooch fitting detachable, 8.0 cm wide, with French import marks. Estimate £12,000 - £15,000 ($19,392 - $24,240) - Price Realized £15,000 ($24,240) Christie's. Jewellery. 10 June 2009. London, King Street www.christies.com

Balthasar van der Ast (Middleburg circa 1590-circa 1656). A wan-li-kraak bowl of fruit beside peaches, walnuts, plums and grapes on a wooden table with a caterpillar and a dragonfly oil on panel, a fragment. 38 x 35 cm. (15 x 13 ¾ in.). Estimate: £5,000 - 8,000, €6,300 - 10,000 (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved) Bonhams. Old Master Paintings, 29 Oct 2008. Knightsbridge - www.bonhams.com

A diamond, garnet, opal and ruby dragonfly brooch The abdomen composed of a series of circular-cut demantoid garnets, extending into a cabochon opal thorax, between outstretched wings set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes highlighted with circular-cut rubies, length 4.6cm. Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved) Bonhams. Jewellery, 13 Aug 2008. Knightsbridge