Selection of Michele della Valle jewelry sold @ Sotheby's, Magnificent Jewels, New York
Paraíba Tourmaline and pink sapphire ring, Michele della Valle. photo Sotheby's
The mixed-cut paraíba tourmaline weighing 9.04 carats, framed by round pink sapphires and round paraíba tourmalines, mounted in 18 karat white gold, size 6¾, maker's mark, numbered 10835. Est. 55,000—65,000 USD - Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 128,500 USD
NOTE: Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 41201 stating Natural Paraíba Tourmaline, origin Brazil, clarity enhancement: none.
'Homage à Dürer', a Tsavorite garnet, amethyst and diamond 'violet bouquet' brooch, Michele della Valle. photo Sotheby's
Round diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, further set with round tsavorite garnets, round amethysts and small round diamonds of yellow hue, mounted in 18 karat white gold, signed Michele della Valle, numbered 090733. With signed box. Est. 50,000—70,000 USD - Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 77,500 USD
NOTE: Design inspired by a watercolor by Albrecht Dürer.
Pair of emerald and sapphire earclips, Michele della Valle. photo Sotheby's
The cabochon emeralds weighing approximately 169.55 carats, framed by round sapphires, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold, signed MdV, numbered 10818, with retractable posts. Est. 18,000—22,000 USD - Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 71,500 USD
Ruby and diamond bib necklace, Michele della Valle. photo Sotheby's
Set with fancy-shaped rubies and round diamonds, mounted in 18 karat gold, length 15 inches, signed della Valle, maker's mark. With signed box. Est. 50,000—75,000 USD - Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 59,375 USD
Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. 09 Dec 09. New York www.sothebys.com