25 juin 2011

A diamond , sapphire and emerald "Panther" ring, by Cartier

A diamond , sapphire  and  emerald  "Panther" ring, by Cartier. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2011 Designed as a pavé-set diamond panther, set with cabochon sapphire spots, pear-shaped emerald eyes and a black enamel nose, the tail terminating with a cushion-cut sapphire, mounted in platinum, ring size 5½, with French assay marks and maker's mark. Signed Cartier, no. 230198. Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 - Price Realized $122,500 Christies's. Important Jewels, 14 June 2011, New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com... [Lire la suite]
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19 juin 2011

Un saphir birman de 24,22 carats iillumine la vente organisée par Enchères Pays de Loire

  Bague en or blanc saphir birman 24,22 cts. entourée de diamants (env. 2,54 cts) 17,68 g brut. Estimation : 28000/30000€; Photo Enchères Pays de Loire & Interenchères Angers - La société Enchères Pays de Loire proposera le dimanche 26juin à 14h30 une très belle vente dont le lot phare est une bague en or blanc ornée d'un saphir birman de 24,22 carats (photo ci-dessus). Egalement en vedette, un diamant poire de 5, 02 carats montée par Korloff. KORLOFF. Bague solitaire en or blanc de forme poire de 5,02 cts.... [Lire la suite]
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16 juin 2011

An art deco laque burgauté and coral box, Cartier, circa 1925

An art deco laque burgauté and coral box, Cartier, circa 1925. Photo Bonhams designed on both sides as a landscape scene with Chinese scholars and attendants, accentuated by scalloped-shaped coral corners;signed Cartier Paris Londres New York, no. 05637; mounted in eighteen karat gold and silver; gross weight approximately: 99.8 grams; dimensions: 3 x 3 x 5/8in. (some loss to mother-of-pearl and lacquer, some fissures, some coral deficient). Sold for US$24,400 :Note: Much of the jewelry and objects created in Paris during... [Lire la suite]
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09 juin 2011

A diamond ring, by Cartier.

A diamond ring, by Cartier. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2011 The circular-cut diamond weighing 5.09 carats to baguette-cut diamond shoulders with plain hoop, with original receipt dated 28 July 1955. Numbered 16195. Estimate £100,000 - £140,000 ($163,500 - $228,900). Price Realized £169,250 ($276,724) Accompanied by report no. 5121741784 dated 25 October 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) stating that the diamond is F colour, VS1 clarity and original receipt dated 28 July 1955 Christie's. Important Jewels , 8... [Lire la suite]
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09 juin 2011

Art Deco 'Tutti frutti' bracelet & clip brooch, by Cartier

An exceptional Art Deco 'Tutti frutti' bracelet, by Cartier..Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2011 Designed as an undulating circular-cut diamond vine with black enamel border detail, mounted with alternating carved emerald bead leaves and clusters of ruby bead berries studded with diamond collets, to the pavé-set diamond buckle clasp, circa 1928, 18.5cm long;. Signed Cartier, no. 7250. Estimate £300,000 - £400,000 ($490,500 - $654,000). Price Realized £1,150,050 ($1,880,332) Literature: Cf. Judy Rudoe, 'Cartier 1900-1939', published... [Lire la suite]
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27 mai 2011

Diamonds shopping (2) @ Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, 17 May 11, Geneva

Diamond ring, Bucherer. Photo: Sotheby's Claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.20 carats, mounted in white gold, size 51, numbered, maker's marks, case. Estimate 80,000—120,000 CHF. Lot Sold 278,500 CHF. Accompanied by GIA report no. 16229230 stating that the diamond is D Colour, Internally Flawless. Pair of diamond earrings, Cartier. Photo: Sotheby's Each claw-set with a step-cut diamond weighing respectively 4.25 and 4.42 carats, signed Cartier and numbered. Estimate 200,000—290,000 CHF. Lot Sold 254,500 CHF ... [Lire la suite]
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27 mai 2011

Diamonds shopping (1) @ Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, 17 May 11, Geneva

Important Diamond ring. Photo: Sotheby's Claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 10.64 carats, on a plain white gold mount, size 54. Estimate 370,000—570,000 CHF. Lot Sold 1,202,500 CHF Accompanied by GIA report no. 1132191696 stating that the diamond is E Colour, VS1 Clarity. Attractive Pair of diamond pendants. Photo: Sotheby's Each set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing respectively 9.43 and 9.47 carats, to a surmount set with similar smaller stones, French maker's marks. Estimate 500,000—860,000 CHF. Lot Sold... [Lire la suite]
20 mai 2011

Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Cartier, Gübelin & Michele della Valle"s coral jewelry @ Sotheby's Geneva

Coral, emerald and diamond necklace/bracelet combination, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s. Photo Sotheby's The triple strand necklace composed of coral beads, with foliate connections accented with brilliant-cut diamonds, to a central lion's head motif set with pear-shaped emerald eyes and brilliant-cut diamonds, supporting a coral tassel, mounted in yellow gold, length approximately 400mm, detaches to form a shorter necklace and bracelet, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, pochette. Estimate 28,000—48,000 CHF. Lot Sold... [Lire la suite]
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30 avril 2011

Emerald @ Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, 14 Apr 11, New York

Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring, Harry Winston, Circa 1955. Photo Sotheby's The square emerald-cut emerald weighing 16.93 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds, size 5½, unsigned. With signed box. Estimate 800,000—1,000,000 USD. Lot Sold 1,874,500 USD Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 42210 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant. Together with a copy of proof of purchase from Harry Winston, dated May 23, 1980. Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring. Photo Sotheby's The... [Lire la suite]
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13 avril 2011

Yellow diamond Jewelry @ Sotheby's, Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite. 06 Apr 11. Hong Kong

Impressive Fancy Brown-Yellow diamond  and diamond necklace. Photo Sotheby's Suspending a fancy brown yellow briolette diamond weighing 56.25 carats, to a stylised necklace of arbesque form, set with baguette, tapered baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together weighing approximately 16.00 carats, mounted in platinum, length approximately 390mm, necklace signed Cartier and numbered 57-G3174. Estimate 6,000,000—7,800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 7,220,000 HKD Accompanied by GIA report numbered 15022715, dated 14 April... [Lire la suite]