Jewelry

Pair of 18 Karat Two-Color Gold and Diamond Earclips, Buccellati, Italy. photo Sotheby's Designed as openwork half-hoops set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.65 carats, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. Estimate 15,000—20,000 USD. Lot Sold 18,750 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels, 02 Feb 11, New York www.sothebys.com

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring, Buccellati, Italy. photo Sotheby's Of openwork design set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats, size 7, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. With signed box. Estimate 8,000—10,000 USD. Lot Sold 10,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels, 02 Feb 11, New York www.sothebys.com

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Buccellati. photo Sotheby's Set with single-cut diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, gross weight approximately 26 dwts., internal circumference 6¼ inches, signed M. Buccellati. With signed pouch. Estimate 9,000—12,000 USD. Lot Sold 11,250 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels, 02 Feb 11, New York www.sothebys.com

Boucheron, Bague Grenouille La classique grenouille Boucheron avec sa peau recouverte de rubis fait partie du Cabinet de Curiosités depuis 2003. Symbole de vie, beaucoup considèrent la grenouille dotée de pouvoirs magiques. La bague est recouverte dc 281 pierres précieuses qui amplifient le volume et la rondeur du corps en rubis. Tenant sous sa patte une boule de saphirs roses, ses yeux d’émeraudes vertes lancent un regard hypnotique... Prudence, il semble qu’elle prépare quelque sortilège. Boucheron, Bague Grenouille... [Lire la suite]

Born in Paris in 1904, Paulette Howard-Johnston (née Helleu), who died in 2009 aged 104, was one of the 21st Century’s last links to the Belle Époque. Photo: Bonhams EDINBURGH.- Jewellery and silver belonging to the daughter of the famous French society painter Paul Cesar Helleu, one of the models for a central character in Marcel Proust’s monumental novel ‘In Search of Lost Time’ (sometimes known as ‘Remembrance of Things Past’),’ is to be auctioned at Bonhams in Edinburgh on 2 March. Born in Paris in 1904, Paulette... [Lire la suite]

Boucheron, Bague Biladom Nouveauté 2011. Mais qui n’aime pas ies pandas ? Boucheron a immortalisé cet animal adoré en une bague de haute joaillerie nommée Biladom, nom tibétain du fier panda. Cet animal en danger vit non seulement à l’état sauvage en Chine mais sa version joaillière, un panda qui se repose tranquillement sur un doigt. est unique au monde. L’ours aux yeux pétillants vaque parmi les feuilles de bambous en émeraudes et se sert de patte en saphir noir pour protéger une exquise pierre centrale, une émeraude cabochon... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat White Gold, Silver, Bone, Ruby and Diamond Pirate Dress Set, Michele della Valle. photo Sotheby's Comprising a pair of cufflinks and three studs, the terminals designed as skulls composed of bone, accented by round rubies, and round diamonds of black hue, and white gold bones pavé-set with small round diamonds, maker's mark for Michele della Valle. Estimate 3,000—5,000 USD. Lot Sold 18,750 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels, 02 Feb 11, New York www.sothebys.com

18 Karat Gold, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald and Diamond Brooch, David Webb. photo Sotheby's The top composed of a carved coral segment depicting putti and an eagle set with round diamonds, supporting a pear-shaped cabochon lapis lazuli accented by round diamonds, and a carved coral flower suspending an emerald bead drop measuring approximately 21.0 by 14.0 mm., signed Webb. Estimate 10,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold 25,000 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels, 02 Feb 11, New York www.sothebys.com

Pair of Platinum, Jadeite, Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Pendant-Earrings. photo Sotheby's Set with carved jadeite segments of floral design, framed by black enamel and accented by old European-cut and rose-cut diamonds, spaced by onyx cabochons and old European-cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 1.50 carats. With fitted box. Estimate 7,500—10,000 USD. Lot Sold 16,250 USD Platinum, Gold, Jadeite and Diamond Necklace, Circa 1935. photo Sotheby's Composed of carved jadeite segments of floral and foliate... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Two-Color Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Buccellati. photo Sotheby's Set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.25 carats, gross weight approximately 37 dwts., internal circumference 7 inches, signed Buccellati. With signed and fitted box. Estimate 12,000—15,000 USD. Lot Sold. 27,500 USD Sotheby's. Important Jewels, 02 Feb 11, New York www.sothebys.com