earrings

Earring with ram's head. Egyptian, gold, 5/8 x 9/16 in., 3/16 in. (1.6 x 1.5 cm, 0.4 cm). Gift of Mrs. Cole Porter. JE.1.C. © 2011 Williams College of Art The god Amun was often portrayed as a ram and both were associated with creativity and virility. Earrings were worn by men and women, both in life and after death, and were made in many different shapes, using a variety of materials. Gold was commonly used, as were inlays of precious stones and glass. The Egyptians were excellent goldsmiths. Gold was... [Lire la suite]

A pair of indian ruby earrings. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Of stepped bell-shaped form, each set with numerous cabochon rubies and a fringe of gold balls, later clips (2) - Est. €1,600 - €1,800 An antique indian necklace. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Strung with flower blossom-shaped gold beads divided by pairs of gold spheres, to an adjustable textile strap, 19th Century - Est. €1,500 - €2,500 An indian enamel and gem-set navratna bracelet. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Composed of... [Lire la suite]

A pair of jade and diamond earrings. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Each teardrop-shaped jade plaque carved with flowers and fruits, suspended from a diamond set surmount (2) - Est. €1,200 - €1,400 A contemporary jade and diamond pendant. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Designed as a stylised vase composed of a pierced celadon-green jade top with fire opal double gourd elements and pierced wood squash base with diamond set bombé bulb button - Est. €800 - €1,200 A pair of jade and diamond cufflinks.... [Lire la suite]

Paire de boucles d'oreilles en or blanc, onyx et jade agrémentées de lignes de diamants. 19,05 g.- Estimation : 2 000 / 2 500 € Vente du Jeudi 6 août 2009. Tableaux, Sculptures Modernes et Contemporains, Objets d'Art, Bijoux. Etude de Provence - 06000 Nice. Pour tous renseignements, veuillez contacter la maison de ventes au (00-33) 04 96 110 110 ou 112 et Mobile au 06 16 17 37 83 ou 06 19 06 05 21 A pair of jade and diamond pendent earrings Each composed of a polished jade disc, the central circle, border and... [Lire la suite]

A pair of ruby and diamond earrings, by Cartier Of bombé design, pavé-set with circular-cut rubies and a diagonal highlight of brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed 'Cartier', diamonds approximately 2.20 carats total, French assay marks, dimensions 2.3 x 2.0cm. Estimate: HK$120,000 - 160,000, $15,000 - 21,000. Unsold. Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com

A pair of step-cut emerald and half-moon diamond earrings Each earring set with a step-cut emerald, weighing 14.45 and 13.58 carats, to a half-moon diamond surmount and brilliant-cut diamond hoop, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, diamonds approximately 3.40 carats total, earring length 3.3cm. Sold for HK$1,560,000 Accompanied by a report from Gübelin Gem Lab, stating that the emeralds are natural, originate from Colombia with indications of minor clarity enhancement. Report number 0901694/ 1 and 2, dated 2nd... [Lire la suite]

A pair of intense green oval cabochon jadeite and diamond earrings Each intense green oval cabochon of very good translucency, within a brilliant-cut diamond surround, mounted in 18k white gold, diamonds approximately 1.90 carats total, earring dimensions 1.8 x 1.6cm. Sold for HK$216,000 Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the selected cabochon is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number KJ 41726, dated 12th March 2009. Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and... [Lire la suite]

A pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings Each cultured pearl surmount suspending a geometric line of brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, terminating in a drop-shaped cultured pearl, mounted in 18k white gold, diamonds approximately 3.80 carats total, earring length 8.9cm. Sold for HK$45,600 Bonhams. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite and Modern Wristwatches, 21 May 2009. Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong www.bonhams.com

Two pairs of diamond earrings Comprising: a pair of pendent diamond earrings, each surmount collet-set with a cushion-shaped diamond suspending a pair of similarly set stones to a brilliant-cut diamond connection, post and butterfly fittings; together with a pair of ear studs each claw-set with a circular-cut diamond, post and butterfly fittings, part illustrated. Est. 8,000—10,000 CHF. Lot Sold 56,250 CHF Provenance: Property of a Spanish ducal family (continued)Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A... [Lire la suite]

Pair of heart-shaped diamond earrings Each respectively set with a heart-shaped diamond weighing 2.02 and 2.03 carats, the frames and bail set with brilliant-cut stones, mounted in platinum. Accompanied by GIA reports no. 5101435926 and no. 17795530 stating respectively that the 2.02 and 2.03 carat diamonds are D Colour, VVS2 Clarity. Est. 55,000—85,000 CHF. Lot Sold 62,500 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels And A Celebration of Taste and , Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection. 12 May 09. Geneva... [Lire la suite]