31 juillet 2019

A spinel, 18th century yellow sapphire taveez beads and pearl necklace

Lot 124. A spinel, 18th century yellow sapphire taveez beads and pearl necklace. Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Spinel and yellow sapphire taveez beads, pearls, shortest length 18 ½ ins. (adjustable), 18th century (beads), restrung at a later date. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 381, no. 128. Exhibited: Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2015, p. 57, no. 22. Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New... [Lire la suite]

08 juin 2019

An Antique Spinel, Ruby and Diamond Sarpech

Lot 241. An Antique Spinel, Ruby and Diamond Sarpech, mid to late 19th century. Estimate USD 300,000 - USD 500,000. Price realised USD 495,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. The turban ornament set with spinel beads, circular ruby cabochons, rounded and mixed-shape table-cut diamonds, diamond taveez beads, foil, gold and silver, 7 7/8 ins. Literature: Jaffer 2013, p. 215, ill. p. 271, no. 89 Exhibited: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014, p. 66The Miho Museum, Koka 2016, pp. 128-29,... [Lire la suite]
08 juin 2019

'The Shah Jahan Necklace'. An Antique Spinel, Pearl, Diamond and Multi-Gem Necklace

Lot 341. 'The Shah Jahan Necklace'. An Antique Spinel, Pearl, Diamond and Multi-Gem Necklace. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 400,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Tumbled spinel beads, pearls, octagonal table-cut diamond, variously-shaped table-cut diamonds and rubies, carved jade, gold, 42 ½ ins., one spinel dated 1609-10, restrung at a later date. Literature: Pal et al., 1989, pp. 136-167, no. 136Jaffer 2013, pp. 97-98, no. 19. Exhibited: Los Angeles 1989, pp. 136-37, no. 136Paris 2001, pp. 220-21The Miho... [Lire la suite]
08 juin 2019

A Spinel, Natural Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Bead 'Imperial Moghul Necklace' and Earrings, Cartier

Lot 97. A Spinel, Natural Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Bead 'Imperial Moghul Necklace' and Earrings, Cartier. Estimate USD 700,000 - USD 1,000,000. Price realised USD 1,935,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Antique tumbled spinel beads, natural pearls, circular, briolette and rose-cut diamonds, carved emerald bead of 25.89 carats, platinum and 18k white gold (French marks), necklace 16 ½ ins., 2012, signed Cartier, nos. RE1943 (necklace), accompanied by a pair of earrings 2 ¼ ins., signed Cartier, no. RE4121... [Lire la suite]
08 juin 2019

'The Nizams of Hyderabad Sarpech'. An Antique Diamond, Spinel, Pearl and Enamel Sarpech

Lot 311. 'The Nizams of Hyderabad Sarpech'. An Antique Diamond, Spinel, Pearl and Enamel Sarpech. Estimate USD 1,000,000 - USD 2,000,000. Price realised USD 1,155,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. The turban ornament set with circular, pear and variously-shaped table-cut diamonds, tumbled spinel beads, pearls, foil, gold on a lac core, silver, 10 ½ ins., strings each 15 ins., early to mid 19th century, restrung at a later date, lower left spinel dated 1607-8 and 1633-34. Provenance: Nizams of Hyderabad. ... [Lire la suite]
06 décembre 2016

Jadeite, spinel, yellow diamond and diamond pendent necklace-earrings

Lot 123. Jadeite, spinel, yellow diamond and diamond pendent necklace-earrings. Estimate: HK$2,900,000 - 4,000,000 (US$372,000 - 513,000). Sold for HK$3,000,000. Photo Tiancheng International. The white nephrite jade bangle of creamy white colour, flattened to the both sides, carved to the obverse with dragon motifs, suffused with orangy-yellow patches showing the skin of rough; and a matching disc extracted from the centre of the bangle. Accompanied with a documentation of the creation process... [Lire la suite]

06 février 2016

A suite of conch pearl, spinel and diamond jewellery

A suite of conch pearl, spinel and diamond jewellery. Estimate HK$1,000,000 - HK$1,200,000 ($129,585 - $155,502). Price Realized HK$1,200,000 ($155,502) © Christie's Image 2005 The fringe of conch pearls and cabochon spinels with marquise and circular-cut diamond spacers and backchain, and a pair of ear pendants en suite, necklace 39.5 cm, ear pendants 3.0 cm (3). Lot 2229 Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELLERY AND JADEITE JEWELLERY, 29 November 2005, Hong Kong
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29 janvier 2014

Ivy New York rings

The Ivy New York spinel and diamond rings worn by Katy Perry on the GrammyAwards red carpet. The second Ivy New York spinel and diamond ring worn by Katy Perry on the GrammyAwards red carpet. Ivy New York Demantoid 5.41 ct, Diamonds 18K Gold. Ivy New York Spinel 10.04 ct Diamonds 18K Gold. Ivy New York Paraiba Tourmaline 4.10 ct, Diamonds, 18K Gold.
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15 septembre 2013

18 karat white gold, spinel, moonstone and diamond ring, Michele Della Valle

18 karat white gold, spinel, moonstone and diamond ring, Michele Della Valle. Photo: Sotheby's. Centered by a cabochon spinel weighing approximately 15.00 carats, the mounting set with 38 cabochon moonstones accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.95 carats, size 6, signed MdV. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD  Sotheby's. Important Jewels. New York | 24 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com
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28 août 2013

Jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spinel garnish). Dinglingerhaus, workshop of Johann Melchior (jeweler), Dresden, 1722

Jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spinel garnish). Dinglingerhaus, workshop of Johann Melchior (jeweler), Dresden, 1722. Three great spinels, 70 diamonds, gold, enamel, silver gilt, 17.9 x 9.5 cm. VIII 122. Green Vault © Dresden State Art Collections 2013 The jewels of secular knights made from the most exclusive jewelry princely clothes. One of the oldest and most respected, the Order of the Golden Fleece, was exclusively Catholic princes reserved.Founded in 1430 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, the toison d'or... [Lire la suite]
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