mother-of-pearl

An elegant emerald and diamond bracelet, by Boucheron. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 1998 Designed as three baguette, triangular and shield-shaped diamond openwork panels to the rectangular-cut emerald spacers, circa 1929, 18.5 cm., with French assay marks, in its original Boucheron blue leather case. Signed by Boucheron, Paris. Estimate: CHF44,000 - CHF50,000 ($32,023 - $36,390). Price Realized  CHF65,500 ($47,707) A mother-of-pearl, diamond, enamel and onyx vanity case, by... [Lire la suite]

The Cartier Palm Tree Diamond Clip Brooch. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 1998 Set with circular and baguette-cut diamond leaves with briolette-cut diamond coconuts to the pavé-set articulated trunk, 1939, with French assay marks. Signed by Cartier, Paris, no. 07553 Estimate: CHF600,000 - CHF800,000 ($436,681 - $582,242). Price Realized  CHF641,500 ($466,885) Literature: "Cartier: Splendeurs de La Joaillerie", La Bibliothéque des Arts, Lausanne, 1996, page 155Franco Cologni and Eric Nussbaum, "Platinum by... [Lire la suite]

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardstone and Enamel Compact, circa 1928. Photo courtesy of Christie’s. The rectangular-shaped black and blue enamel case set with mother-of-pearl and hardstone panel depicting a Chinese fishing scene and a diamond-set shou to the concealed push-piece, opening to reveal two compartments and a fitted mirror, 8.5 x 4.8 x 1.1 cm. Panel signed M for Vladimir Makovsky.The present vanity case is an exquisite example of Makovsky’s inlay work. The movement of light on the water in the Chinese fishing scene is brought to... [Lire la suite]

A very rare silver-mounted mother-of-pearl 'erotic-subject' rectangular box and cover, Qianlong, probably circa 1750. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The rectangular box with a silver frame to hold the fragile panels, the top brilliantly carved in crisp relief with an elegant scene of a male gazing at a lady at rest under a tree, the base depicting a pair of water nymphs emerging from waves embracing each other, the sides decorated with various scenes of cupids engaging in similar activities, all exquisitely and finely worked panels in... [Lire la suite]

Diamond and mother-of-pearl 'Romantic Flowers' demi-parure, Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Sotheby's. The articulated necklace decorated to the front with brilliant-cut diamond-set scrolls extending to the back, highlighted by mother-of-pearl flower heads and pear-shaped diamonds, length approximately 370mm; and pair of earrings and ring en suite; the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 35.00 carats, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed and numbered JH000647, JH000648 and JH000951... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Italian ivory, mother-of-pearl, pewter and fruitwood inlaid walnut, ebony marquetry and parquetry console tables, attributed to the De Lucci brothers, Venetian, circa 1686. Photo Sotheby's each with a rectangular top with projecting corners, one with a reserve decorated with a Turkish and European horseman engaged in armed combat, the other with two seated female figures in drapery flanked by tasselled curtains in a landscape, both within scrollwork cartouches and with reserves of flowers on tapering... [Lire la suite]

Jade, coral, mother-of-pearl, enamel and diamond compact, Cartier, circa 1925. Photo Sotheby's Of rectangular form, set with two bevelled jadeite panels, the sides decorated with mother-of-pearl engraved with a mosaic pattern, to a border of coral and black enamel highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a powder compartment and a mirror, signed Cartier, Paris, London, New York, Made in France and numbered, French assay marks, fitted case. measurements approximately 90 x 62 x... [Lire la suite]

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]

An eighteen karat gold and diamond "Double Longhorn" bangle bracelet, Paul Flato, Mexico City, circa 1980. Est. US$ 8,000 – 12,000. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams. NEW YORK, NY.- Works by the first jeweler to the stars, the infamous Paul Flato, will be included in Bonhams April 15 auction of Fine Jewelry at the Madison Avenue salesroom. Flato’s forward-thinking, whimsical creations were often worn on screen by devotees, and his impressive client list included Greta Garbo, Mae West, Rita Hayworth, Joan Crawford, Doris Duke, Ginger... [Lire la suite]