14 octobre 2016

A pair of Burma ruby and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels

Lot 110. A pair of Burma ruby and diamond ear pendants, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016. Each detachable pendant, centering upon an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 4.66 and 3.58 carats, within a circular-cut diamond two-tiered surround, suspending a pear-shaped diamond fringe, from a surmount of similar design each centering upon an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 1.52 and 1.50 carats, 2 ins., with French assay marks for platinum... [Lire la suite]

12 juin 2016

A Burmese ruby and diamond necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels

Lot 239. A Burmese ruby and diamond necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimate £150,000 – £200,000 ($216,900 - $289,200). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.   Designed as a graduated collar of oval-cut ruby and brilliant-cut diamond clusters, joined by brilliant-cut diamond-set quatrefoil connections, suspending a similarly-set pear shaped drop, with concealed clasps, may also be worn as two bracelets, circa 1965, 38.0cm, London import assay marks for 18 carat gold, in Van Cleef & Arpels... [Lire la suite]
03 mai 2016

An important Burma ruby and diamond fringe necklace

Lot 201. An important Burma ruby and diamond fringe necklace. Estimate CHF350,000 – CHF500,000 ($359,943 - $514,205). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The necklace set throughout with a series of circular and marquise-cut diamond graduated clusters, suspending to the front seven oval-cut rubies, weighing from approximately 8.34 to 1.57 carats, and diamond clusters with marquise-cut diamond surmount and eight marquise and circular-cut diamond spacers, 37.0 cm, with French assay marks for platinum and gold ... [Lire la suite]
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06 décembre 2015

Royal jewels and rare gems achieve top prices at Bonhams Fine Jewellery Sale

LONDON.- Christmas has come early for a number of lucky bidders following Bonhams London’s last Fine Jewellery sale of 2015.  Jewellery from celebrated designers including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, along with a pair of exceptional Kashmir sapphires belonging to a European Princess, went under the hammer today (Saturday 5th December). Bidders in the saleroom, online and on the telephones, competed for the two top lots, both of which exceeded their high estimates. The fancy greyish-blue, 2.97cts... [Lire la suite]
27 novembre 2015

A pair of ruby and diamond earrings

A pair of Burma 'Pigeon's Blood' ruby and diamond earrings. Estimate HK$ 190,000 - 250,000 (€23,000 - 30,000). Photo: Bonhams. The oval-cut rubies, weighing 2.18 carats total, accented by pear-shaped diamonds,diamonds approximately 2.30 carats total, length 1.8cm Accompanied by a GIA report stating that the natural 'Pigeon's Blood' rubies have no indications of heat treatment and originate from Burma (Myanmar). Report number 7206955484, dated 12 October 2015. Bonham's. RARE JEWELS & JADEITE, 30 Nov... [Lire la suite]
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14 juin 2015

A ruby and diamond ring

A 12.08 carats Thailand ruby and diamond ring. Estimate $40,000 – $60,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Set with an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 12.08 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, mounted in platinum With report CS 67384 dated 20 April 2015 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this ruby would be classified as Thailand. Heat enhancement. Minor to moderate clarity enhancement, heating residues type The... [Lire la suite]
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14 juin 2015

A ruby and diamond necklace

A Burma ruby and diamond necklace. Estimate $450,000 – $650,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Designed as a graduated series of oval-cut rubies, each within pear-shaped diamonds, spaced by marquise-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18k gold, 15 ins. With report CS 67382 dated 20 April 2015 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of these rubies would be classified as Classic Burma. Heat enhancement: None; further stating that this is an elegant... [Lire la suite]
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11 avril 2015

A three-stone ruby and diamond ring

A three-stone 5.19 carats oval-cut Burma ruby and cushion-cut diamond ring. Estimate $170,000 – $220,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 5.19 carats, flanked on either side by a cushion-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.08 and 1.01 carats, mounted in platinum and 18k gold With report CS 64064 dated 4 December 2014 from the American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this ruby would be classified as... [Lire la suite]
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11 avril 2015

A ruby and diamond ring

A 20.26 carats Thailand oval-cut ruby and diamond ring. Estimate $200,000 – $300,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015. Set with an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 20.26 carats flanked on either side by a shield-shaped diamond, mounted in platinum, with French assay mark With report 0708701 dated 20 April 2012 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with those of rubies originating from Thailand (Siam). Indications of heating ... [Lire la suite]
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07 avril 2015

A fine ruby ring, by Cartier

A fine 5.86 carats oval-cut Burma ruby ring, by Cartier. Estimate 400,000 – $500,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Bezel-set with an oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 5.86 carats, mounted in platinum, with French assay mark and maker's markSigned Cartier, Paris, no. L3737 With report CS 58793 dated 16 January 2014 from the American Gemological Laboratory stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this ruby would be classified as Burma (Myanmar). Heat enhancement: None ... [Lire la suite]
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