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Warring States Period (B.C.206-A.D.220), Gold & Jade Buckle © 2009 Yun An by ChengKai Desig

18 Karat Gold, Lacque Burgauté, Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl, Jade and Diamond Vanity Case, Cartier, France - Sotheby's The front and reverse set with two rectangular lacque burgauté panels depicting Chinoiserie garden scenes illustrating a scholar and his apprentice, decorated with a carved jade tablet and small rose-cut diamonds, bordered by red enamel, the edges heightened in black enamel applied in a geometric motif, the interior fitted with a mirror and two compartments, measuring approximately 3 by 2... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Gold, Mother-Of-Pearl, Coral and Onyx Brooch, Cartier, Paris - Sotheby's  Designed as a face set with mother-of-pearl plaques, with a coral mask accented by black onyx eyes and black enamelwork, signed Cartier Paris, numbered 12913 and indistinctly numbered 701223, with French assay marks. Estimation: 7,500 - 10,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 37,500 USD NOTE: During the 1930s Cartier introduced the idea of the “novelty brooch”. Meant to be worn during the day, these brooches were inspired by a... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Pink Sapphire, Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, Lucien Gautrait, Maison Gariod, France - Sotheby's The pendant depicting a maiden with outstretched arms, within a frame of foliate design set with a pink sapphire weighing approximately 1.35 carats, suspending a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 9.4 by 7.8 mm, topped by two old European and rose-cut diamonds, highlighted throughout with enamel of green, white and yellow hues, chain length 20 inches, the chain with French assay... [Lire la suite]

Art Deco Gold, Silver, Lapis, Nephrite Jade, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Desk Clock, Cartier, France. Photo Doyle The spherical lapis case divided by bands of gold, spaced by continuous gold circles, accented by triangle-shaped mother-of-pearl inlay, centering a circular engine-turned silver-tone dial with black Roman numerals, gold hands and railroad minute track, with gold bezel accented by 10 inlaid mother-of-pearl squares, round 8-day movement, push button activated time set and rotating bezel winding mechanism, the... [Lire la suite]

White Agate, Gold, Turquoise and Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Box, Cartier, France. Photo Doyle The rectangular-shaped agate box, surmounted by two gold hinges and clasp centering 3 Persian turquoises, framed by pear-shaped cabochon sapphires and rubies edged in gold, signed Cartier, no. S 235, with French assay marks. 3 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 1 13/16 inches. Pin on clasp missing. Minor nick on front corner. Estimate $40,000-60,000 Doyle New York. Important Jewelry. Monday, April 15, 2013 at... [Lire la suite]

Art Deco Gold, Platinum, Carved Coral, Diamond and Black Enamel Seal, Cartier, Paris. Photo Doyle 18 kt., the circular gold seal centering two engraved interlocking V's, edged with black enamel, accented by rose-cut diamonds, topped by a carved coral mythical creature carrying its baby wrapped in feathers on its back, approximately 58.0 x 21.0 mm., signed Cartier, Paris, no. 65498, with French assay mark, circa 1925. Coral: medium orange, nose of baby shipped & segment on side chipped, dull to... [Lire la suite]

Silver, Gold, Semi-Baroque Gray Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring, Buccellati. Photo Doyle Centering 3 pearls approximately 10.2 mm., 11.6 x 10.6 mm. and 10.4 mm., the gold mounting composed of silver leaves set with rose-cut diamonds, signed Buccellati. Size 5 3/4, open back. Estimate $3,500-4,500 Doyle New York. Important Jewelry - Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com

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]